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EIA projects US renewable diesel supply to surpass biodiesel in the near term but remain small part of larger diesel market

Green Car Congress

EIA projects that production of renewable diesel supply will grow because of its compatibility with existing distribution infrastructure and engines, higher state and federal targets for renewable fuel production, incentives from tax credits, and the conversion of existing petroleum refineries into renewable diesel refineries.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

Green Car Congress

kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. When the PICC battery pack charge is depleted, the converted Prius reverts to its normal factory HEV operating mode. Andrew Ewert.

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Success!!! The Ban on EV Conversions in Ontario, Canada is Over!!!

DIY Electric Car

"Effective today, converted vehicles can be registered as EVs at the following 3 locations: * In Ottawa at the Laurier Avenue licence office. * "At the vehicle licence office, you will need to sign a declaration to the effect that the vehicle has been converted to EV operation. "Upon "EMC is appreciative of MTO? ."

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

New York to Convert 600 Hybrids to PHEVs New York Governor George E. Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP).

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Bezos Bucks? Get Ready for Corporate Digital Currency

Cars That Think

Customers could convert U.S. dollars into amazons—and, at least for the time being, they could convert them back, on demand, at a 1:1 exchange rate, perhaps for a small fee. In principle, Amazon could mandate that sellers had to accept amazons instead of dollars for sales in the Amazon marketplace.

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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Opinion: Glenn Harlan Reynolds: Tax Day Becomes Protest Day 2. Opinion: Glenn Harlan Reynolds: Tax Day Becomes Protest Day 2. Obama Calls for Simpler Tax Code 185 comments 2. Manage Email preferences Companies within this Article General Motors Corp.( GM ) 1.86 -0.08 Most Popular Read Emailed Video Commented 1.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

With the push of a button you enter California Mode, where the sliding panoramic glass roof, rear lift back window, and the Doggie Windows all open, making the Ocean nearly a convertible. Expect in the next few years to see at least 50 new models being released for sale.

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