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New Flyer supports San Francisco launch of emission-reducing Green Zones; geofencing for EV mode

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Green Zones support San Francisco’s approach to greenhouse gas reduction, taking advantage of the latest battery-electric technologies to convert the SFMTA’s (Muni’s) fleet of hybrid buses into part-time electric buses, as an intermediate step on the way to full electrification of the fleet by 2035.

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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BAE Series-ER (Electric Range) systems will operate on 68 transit buses and support designated green zone routes throughout San Francisco that are free of emissions. Stop/start technology: With bus accessories powered by the Accessory Power Systems (APS), the engine can be shut off at stops to prevent idling and emissions.

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Ford, Ford Credit introduce sustainable financing framework prioritizing EV, clean production, community investments

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Actions such as the debt tender offer and the issuance of 0% convertible notes earlier this year, together with anticipated broader access to capital from the new sustainable financing framework, are consistent with Ford’s objectives to further strengthen its balance sheet and financial flexibility and return its credit ratings to investment grade.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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University of California, Davis was awarded $900,000 to investigate emissions and leakages within California’s natural gas infrastructure. Anaergia Services of Carlsbad received $395,121 to demonstrate a process which will convert green waste into renewable natural gas.

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California Looks To Ensure Power For Electric & Plug-In Cars

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California has pioneered much of the clean-air legislation in the country, and it's leading the push for zero-emission electric and plug-in vehicles. If enough residents in a given neighborhood convert to plug-in.

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Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

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A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Stone et al.

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Stanford launches major new natural gas research initiative

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US emissions of CO 2 have declined to the level of the mid-1990s. At times directly affecting residential neighborhoods, the large-scale industrial process has strained many US communities. Chemical Engineering’s Thomas Jaramillo is experimenting with electrochemically converting natural gas into higher-value products, like methanol.

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