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EIA: natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables

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The recent increase in natural gas or dual-fuel capable reciprocating internal combustion engine units has been driven in part by advancements in engine technology that increase operational flexibility and by changes in natural gas markets that have generally provided ample supply and relatively stable fuel prices, EIA said.

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Tesla cameras absolve Model Y from previous Texas “explosion” claims

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The news spread in social media quickly, with Dallas Texas TV even noting that the blaze, which “everybody saw all over Dallas,” was caused by a Tesla “basically exploding.” ” Unfortunately for Dallas Texas TV, its conclusions about the Model Y seem premature at best.

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Why Car Dealerships Should Invest in Public Charging

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Create a New Revenue Engine The surprising secret about dealerships is that they make very little margin selling new vehicles, 3.9 As more EVs hit the roads, the Service & Parts cash engine is at risk because EV maintenance costs are 20 percent to 50 percent lower than gas vehicles. percent on average.

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Toyota unveils RAV4 EV demonstration vehicle; targeting fully-engineered version in 2012 for market

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TMS aims to have a fully re-engineered RAV4 EV (Phase One vehicle) on the market in 2012, said Jim Lentz, president and chief operating. To be more specific, midway through a generation, we begin with a fully engineered current-generation RAV4 to which we are adding a major powertrain option, along with minor feature and cosmetic changes.

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Nestlé Waters Converts Lift Trucks from LPG to Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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Nestlé Waters North America has installed 32 Plug Power GenDrive hydrogen fuel cells, purchased in 2008, in its materials-handling fleet at their Dallas, Texas bottling facility. Nestlé Waters also signed a long-term agreement with Air Products to supply hydrogen and hydrogen fueling station technology for the Dallas facility.

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. liter V8 engine. liter V6 engine, given the capability of the 2016 F-150 5.0-liter liter V6 engine, given the capability of the 2016 F-150 5.0-liter

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

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CleanFUEL USA, a leader in alternative fuel dispensing equipment and engine technology, is working with one of the largest distributors of propane, Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., to increase the availability of propane engine fuel at retail refueling stations across the US. Tony Dale, Ferrellgas national director of engine fuels/Autogas.

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