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CleanFUEL USA and Ferrellgas Working Together on Propane Refueling Network in US

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Dallas-Fort Worth is the first metro area CleanFUEL USA and Ferrellgas are jointly targeting to develop 8-10 propane refueling stations. Propane yields 87% less hydrocarbons and 50% fewer toxins than gasoline, and costs approximately 40-50% less per gallon than gasoline and diesel.

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FTA awarding $55M to 10 projects deploying battery-electric and fuel-cell buses

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The zero-emission buses will replace five diesel buses that are at the end of their useful life. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). DTA will use these new, zero-emission electric buses to replace some of the oldest diesel buses in its fleet. DTA provides approximately 3 million rides per year throughout St.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Selected projects, by size of award, are: State of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program. Fleets include transportation authorities, cities, school districts, the University of Michigan, FedEx, and Meijer. Utah Clean Cities Coalition’s Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies Program.

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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It is noted that rail is among the cleanest and most energy efficient passenger transportation modes and a network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance its advantages. Chicago Hub Network( Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities, St. Empire Corridor (New York City, Albany, Buffalo).

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, released a strategic vision and plan for a high-speed passenger rail (HSR) system in the US. Additional funding for long-term planning and development is expected from legislation authorizing federal surface transportation programs.

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