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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. million grant program to expand Delaware’s electric charging network. DNREC Secretary Shawn M.

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Plug’n Drive launches online tool to help Canadian drivers find their electric vehicle match

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This interactive website is the first of its kind in Canada that allows users to compare gas and electric cars and, based on their driving habits and budget, find the electric vehicle (EV) model that works best for their lifestyle. A database of electric vehicle (EV) incentives offered in Canada.

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GSA To Make 5,600 Hybrids Available To Federal Agencies, Including 100 Plug-In Hybrids; Cost Still An Issue

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GSA previously purchased 1,600 hybrid vehicles using revenue from the sale of older vehicles that agencies exchanged last year when they received funds for new vehicles through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) of 2009. DOE paid for the additional cost of leasing hybrid vehicles.

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KiOR ships first cellulosic diesel

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The facility is designed as an initial scale commercial facility, processing 500 bone dry tons of sustainably harvested woody biomass per day for an annual capacity of more than 13 million gallons of gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil blendstocks. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). —Fred Cannon, KiOR’s President and CEO.

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Construction Companies Are Turning to EVs

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Construction Companies Are Turning to EVs The Vehicles in the Dirt Are Getting Less Dirty The discussion about electric vehicles tends to center on passenger cars, trucks, buses and trains. Here’s why electric equipment is an obvious choice for forward-thinking brands. Electric vehicles offer a smooth ride that protects worker health.

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Anellotech Bio-TCat hits commercially-targeted yields during 6 months of continuous operations

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Supplemental carbon monoxide (CO) output provides potential for an additional 3-5% yield by weight of cellulosic ethanol via third-party technologies or production of renewable electricity. The goal of being cost-competitive with fossil resource technologies is a reality and we look forward to on-going process improvements.

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HyBoost concept achieving close to Prius-level CO2 emissions; aggressive downsizing with advanced boosting and micro-hybrid system

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HyBoost achieves this by combining aggressive 50% downsizing of the engine with an electric supercharger for transient low-speed performance, and a micro-hybrid stop-start and energy recuperation systems, Boggs said. Ricardo’s gasoline engine roadmap focuses on CO 2 reduction through downsizing and the use of synergistic technologies.