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The Birthplace of the AC Grid

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Back in the 1800s, electricity distribution was a short-range business, driven by nearby DC generators. It brought electricity to Sacramento over a 35-kilometer-long distribution line using newly invented AC generators and hydroelectric power. The IEEE Sacramento Valley Section sponsored the nomination. IEEE Milestone.

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UC Riverside study to evaluate best ways to achieve California’s 100% renewable energy target

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Arun Raju, director of the Center for Renewable Natural Gas at UC Riverside, recently received a $146,000 grant from Southern California Gas Co. However, discussions also are underway in Sacramento to further tighten those requirements to 50% as early as 2025 and 100% by 2045.

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UPS enters agreement with Clean Energy Fuels for renewable natural gas (biomethane) in the US

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UPS has entered into an agreement to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) for its delivery vehicle fleet from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. The deal signifies UPS’ plan to expand significantly its use of renewable natural gas for its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. Clean Energy Fuels, co-founded by T.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

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It was the Chevrolet Sprint ER , and I've found a nicely intact example in a car graveyard just east of Sacramento. If you want to be picky, the 198 6 Sprint ER was the gas-mileage king of 1980s America, rated at 44 city and 53 highway miles per gallon. liter Suzuki three-cylinder engine, rated at 49 horsepower. per gallon.

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BMW bringing 4-cylinder gasoline engines back to the US; more diesels to come

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For the first time in more than a decade, BMW will once again offer a four-cylinder engine in the United States, said Jim O’Donnell, president BMW North America, in remarks at the Washington DC Auto Show. We know there is still great potential for the continuing development of the internal combustion engine. Click to enlarge.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $35M for green transportation in California

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This set of awards supports a diversity of alternative fuel and vehicle types, including biodiesel production, natural gas vehicle technologies and incentives, hybrid and plug-in vehicles, and E85 fueling stations. million as a share of the cost to install 101 new E85 (ethanol) fueling facilities at existing gas fueling stations statewide.

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California ARB releases proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation; 100% ZEB purchasing by 2029

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CARB will conduct a public hearing on 27 September in Sacramento to consider the proposed ICT Regulation. Battery electric buses and fuel cell electric buses qualify. Use of low NO x engines. ZEB is defined as a bus with zero tailpipe emissions. Elements of the ICT include: ZEB Rollout Plan. Use of renewable fuels.

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