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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Puerto Rico.

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Embracing a century of EV history

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National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Harless helped convert a second vehicle with friend Robert Layman, an engineer for Eli Lilly, who he introduced to Steiner. This saved me the trip.”.

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A123 Battery System to Power Navistars Electric Class 2c-3 Trucks

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Rather than converting an existing, conventional fossil fuel powered truck, Navistar’s EV is a commercial electric vehicle that is purpose-built to be electric as it balances the needs of business and the environment. The vehicle will be assembled in Wakarusa, Indiana, and is scheduled for launch in mid-2010.

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Embracing a century of EV history

Electric Auto Association

National Drive Electric Week event connects Indiana’s EV future with its EV past. When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), the people of Indiana are a tough sell. Harless helped convert a second vehicle with friend Robert Layman, an engineer for Eli Lilly, who he introduced to Steiner. This saved me the trip.”.

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BP Products to Pay Nearly $180M to Settle Violations at Texas City Refinery; Conversion of Diesel Vehicles to Natural Gas Part of Settlement

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As part of the settlement, the company will spend an additional $6 million to reduce air pollution from diesel vehicle emissions in Texas City and the surrounding area. HCFCs and other ozone-depleting substances, when released into the environment, destroy the earth's protective stratospheric ozone layer.

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Stanford launches major new natural gas research initiative

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The new program will expand Stanford’s research on energy and the environment by focusing additional resources on the growing importance of natural gas. Chemical Engineering’s Thomas Jaramillo is experimenting with electrochemically converting natural gas into higher-value products, like methanol. Previously the Robert R.

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Why Businesses Should Adapt EVs to Their Fleet?

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Several countries, ranging from China to the United Kingdom, have proposed banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars over the next twenty years and some as early as 2025. According to utility and other service vehicles, electrically powered buckets reduce ambient noise at the job site and contribute to a safe working environment.

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