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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. The hybrid group accumulated 33% fewer miles than the conventional group during the complete 18-month study.

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Voith introduces topography-dependent shifting program SensoTop for N. American city transit buses

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The technology is currently being tested in a number of North American cities, including Portland, Oregon and Minneapolis, Minnesota. SensoTop has been approved for use with clean diesel engines and does not infringe on EPA emission standards.

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New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions completes New York’s first OppCharge interoperable on-route charger solution for transit buses

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New Flyer has actively participated and supported the North American adoption of global charging standards for electric buses and coaches, for both on-route and depot charging options.

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Aviat, Aviation Foundation unveil concept CNG-fueled single-engine aircraft

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and Minneapolis-based Aviation Foundation of America, Inc. It is a mostly standard Aviat Husky A1-C that has been fitted with a 3600 psi (248 bar) CNG fuel tank in addition to its standard aviation gasoline tanks. Aviat Husky CNG. Click to enlarge. Airplane manufacturer Aviat Aircraft, Inc. 29 July through 4 August).

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Xcel Energy and Customer Coalition To Be Among First Users of Electric Transit Connect

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The company is finalizing agreements with others eligible to participate, including the city of Minneapolis and Hennepin County in Minnesota and the city of Denver in Colorado. The city of Saint Paul, Minn., is expected to receive the first pre-production Ford Transit Connect Electric in late 2010.

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Air Line Pilots Association Calls for Temporary Ban on Li-ion and Li-metal Battery Shipments on Airliners

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The incidents, which took place in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and Honolulu, Hawaii were similar to a 2006 battery fire aboard a DC-8 in Philadelphia, Pa.

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LADOT wins $2M grant for DTLA “Code the Curb” pilot

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LADOT is a member of the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) which includes the cities of Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Miami-Dade County, and is committed to tackling common problems through shared technology.

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