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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B?sbaar The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. The project is co-financed by Life+, the EU’s financing program for environmental projects.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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That is, owners will not start using new fuels if infrastructure is not available, and energy providers will not finance expensive infrastructure without first securing customers. Electricity from the grid will most likely be used more and more to charge batteries for ship operations in ports, but also for propulsion.

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Texas Clean Energy Project signs long-term CO2 offtake agreement with Whiting Petroleum for enhanced oil recovery; 90% CO2 capture from IGCC coal polygen plant

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and a low-CO 2 exhaust gas with significantly lower CO 2 emissions than would occur if the coal itself, or the raw syngas, had been combusted. The exhaust gas would be ducted through an HRSG (heat recovery steam generator), which. the regional electrical grid by a high voltage transmission line system.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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National estimation of background concentrations produces a result for each 1km grid square and each of 9,000 major road links in the UK, which are used to assess compliance. The Government said thatlocal authorities should exhaust other options before opting to impose charging.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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Financing challenges. All of this makes for a very difficult time to get financing for a new facility. In the world of project finance, quality means management teams with strong track records, proven technologies, deep pockets and secure, long term agreements on the project’s inputs and outputs. Earlier post.). million dollars.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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And I’m careful about choosing these fights because they’re very exhausting. I went and spoke to their City Council and said “For $50,000 a house I’ll put in solar AND battery systems and take you off the grid. If you’re going to do it, take the homes off the grid. That’s pretty mean to the rest of the grid.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services.

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