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JULY 1, 2022

The best way for the public and private vehicle fleet owners to rapidly adopt EVs is to train firefighters and emergency responders on how to handle incidents involving battery powered vehicles. First and second responders can go to gmEVFirstResponderTraining.com to learn more about this hands-on training opportunity.

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MAY 23, 2019

By switching from diesel fuel to RNG, UPS vehicles fueling at 18 company-owned and operated natural gas stations across 12 states will realize a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions—as much as 1,074,000 metric tons of GHG over the life of the agreement. El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.;

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2012

million in grants to eligible individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and school districts, to replace older diesel vehicles with new alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will award up to $5.7 Projects must result in at least a 25% reduction of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO x ).

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MARCH 14, 2013

During the reported test, the Class 8 Peterbilt 587 powered by a Cummins ISX15 engine averaged 9.9 l/100 km) during testing last fall on US Route 287 between Fort Worth and Vernon, Texas. Parasitic power reductions addressed cylinder kit friction and cooling pump power. Source: Cummins. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

A 12-month test of a B20 (20% biodiesel and 80% diesel) biodiesel fuel blend to power the daily Amtrak Heartland Flyer train has made TIME magazine’s list of “The 50 Best Inventions of 2010.” The Heartland Flyer operates daily between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.

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APRIL 16, 2009

A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock). Pacific Northwest Corridor (Eugene, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver BC).

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Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2009

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. South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock).

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