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UPS Adopts Plan to Cut Its Airline Carbon Emissions An Additional 20% by 2020; Biofuels Part of the Plan

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UPS Airlines CO 2 emissions per Available Ton Mile, historical and targeted. CO 2 lbs/ATM (Available Ton Mile), for a cumulative reduction of 42% since 1990. UPS Airlines aviation gallons burned per 100 Available Ton Miles, historical and targeted. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. In 2008, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 13.2

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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It is not only wise we devote our resources toward solar technology; it is essential. Unfortunately, Solyndra’s timing was terrible, global poly-silicon supplies caught up with rising demand, going from a high of $500 per kilogram in 2008 to a mere $35 on spot markets today. Resources. [ 1 ] [link] , [link]. [

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

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Jerry gave a comprehensive overview of the conversion technology used in the Spirit of DC, including the lead-acid battery pack module installation from Plug-In Supply in Santa Rosa, California. LiFeBATT USA distributes Lithium Iron Phosphate battery modules that are manufactured in Taiwan. A hydraulic lift assembly for the 300 lb.

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A Brief Look at Today's Plug-in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles and the Companies That Are Revolutionizing an Old Industry - Yahoo! Finance

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Also due to limitations in currenttechnology therange for most all-electric vehicles is limited to about100 miles and toup to 250 miles for high-end electric vehicles. A Deutsche Bank study cites an averageof $11,000 ofadditional cost for an all-electric vehicle compared toa comparablegasoline powered vehicle. Finance partner page.