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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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have been installed and are scheduled to become active later this month. It will mark the start of a pilot plan announced last March to electrify a major thoroughfare that opens electric vehicle travel between four critical markets including Seattle, Boise, Salt Lake City and Denver. Twin Falls, ID. Uintah, ID. Grand Junction, CO.

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In-use measurements of NOx and particulates trends for heavy-duty vehicles in California

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A team at the University of Denver has measured the emissions from two in-use California heavy-duty truck fleets—at the Port of Los Angeles and the Cottonwood weigh station in Northern California—using the On-Road Heavy-Duty Measurement System in 2013, 2015 and 2017. g/bhp-hr PM standard and 0.2 g/bhp-hr NO x standard.

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Junkyard Find: 1986 Subaru BRAT GL

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Today's Junkyard Find is a second-generation BRAT, found in a self-service yard between Denver and Cheyenne. Unlike the other versions of the Leone sold in North America, every BRAT had four-wheel-drive as standard equipment. It was available here in sedan , coupe , hatchback , and wagon form… and as a pickup known as the BRAT.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. Installing charging infrastructure (approximately $250 million); Public Education initiatives (approximately $25 million); and. billion commitment will be spent in $300 million increments over four 30-month cycles.

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How EV Charging Building Codes Help Future-Proof New Developments

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Why building codes are important Building codes are important for standardizing building quality and safety. For example, while sprinkler systems have existed since the early 1800s and the first in North America was installed in 1852 , it was not mandatory to install them in new buildings.

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6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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Phase two, which will install new compressors and associated equipment to improve the performance and efficiency of the station, is scheduled for summer 2020. One of the fastest growing companies in Denver, GFL Environmental, Colorado has inked a 10-year station upgrade and maintenance agreement. The City of Ontario, Calif.

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Protecting Your Ride: A Guide to Anti-Theft Systems & Devices

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They have become standard in most modern vehicles, providing a significant deterrent for thieves. Tire Locks : Tire locks, commonly known as “boots” or “Denver boots,” are typically used by law enforcement to immobilize illegally parked vehicles. They provide an extra layer of convenience and security.

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