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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

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The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. —Laura Spanjian, director of sustainability for the City of Houston. Cities Electric (Battery) Fleets Plug-ins'

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Southwest Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Boeing Engine Cover Falls Off

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Flight 3695 was headed to Houston but returned to the Denver airport around 8:15 a.m. In a statement, Southwest Airlines said its maintenance teams were reviewing the aircraft. In a statement, Southwest Airlines said its maintenance teams were reviewing the aircraft. said it would investigate.

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8 Incidents in 2 Weeks: What’s Going on With United’s Planes?

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In January, a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner in mid-flight, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing. The airline will also use a “centralized training curriculum for our new hire maintenance technicians” and will dedicate additional resources to the carrier’s supply chain. The N.T.S.B.

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National Academies’ Gulf Research Program awards $10.8M to address systemic risk in offshore oil and gas operations

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Well leakage through cement is a problem that increases maintenance costs and poses threats to surrounding communities and the environment. University of Houston. This project aims to improve understanding of riser gas formation and unloading (i.e., Louisiana State University. University of Mississippi.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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The Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers project will provide safety and technical assistance and training related to Plug-in Vehicle (PEV) and natural gas fueling infrastructure; establish the Minnesota Natural Gas. responder and vehicle maintenance technician training; develop. Houston-Galveston. American Lung.

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DOE to Award $41.9M in Recovery Funds to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets

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million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to 13 projects to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of fuel cells and to create jobs in fuel cell manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and support services. Plug Power, Inc. Plug Power Inc. Sysco of Houston (West Houston, TX).Sysco

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Meanwhile, the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in car sharing services could be one way for automakers to promote this technology that is still struggling for traction in the marketplace. However, the company pulled the plug on U.S. In the U.S. as well as 600 universities throughout the country.

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