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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. CNG is made by compressing natural gas to less than one percent of the volume it occupies at standard atmospheric pressure. San Antonio, Texas; Tifton, Ga.;

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GM expands EV first responder training efforts in US and Canada

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Following successful pilot events that have taken place in southeast Michigan, training and outreach events will expand across Michigan and in Fort Worth, Texas followed by metro New York City and Southern California later this summer. EV safety doesn’t begin at the point of a collision.

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Westport LD announces new natural gas system for Ford Super Duty Pickups

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They are designed to meet both EPA 2012 and CARB 2012 standards. Westport will demonstrate the WiNG-powered F-250 through a “ride and drive” at the Green Fleets conference in Grapevine, Texas on 3–4 October and at the Natural Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA) conference in Fort Worth, Texas on 20–23 October.

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3 Challenges to Solve Before We Can Commute by Air Taxi

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In so doing, they could reduce travel times and greenhouse-gas emissions. Our Texas-based group is focusing on three of these issues: autonomy, communications, and standards. On the standards front, we are part of an IEEE working group, P1920.2 , developing standards for vehicle-to-vehicle communications.

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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l/100 km) during testing last fall on US Route 287 between Fort Worth and Vernon, Texas. The testing was conducted over 11 runs meeting SAE International test standards along a 312-mile route. Gas flow improvements included a lower delta-P EGR loop and turbocharger match. l/100 km). Source: Cummins. Click to enlarge.

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