Diesel
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Fuel tanker runs aground in Canadian Arctic
actualeurope.info via @actualeurope &bull 56 Minutes AgoA fuel tanker has run aground in Canadas far north, carrying nine million liters (2.4 million gallons) of diesel fuel but Canadian officials have said none has spilled into the Arctic waters. The ship struck a sandbar in the famed Northwest Passage, southwest of the town of Gjoa Haven in Canadas Nunavut territory, on Wednesday. It was carrying fuel… Full Story »
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Oily Sheen Spotted Near Burning Gulf Oil Platform
LiveScience.com &bull Yesterday
An oil platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico resulted in U.S. Coast Guard helicopters rescuing 13 people from the water. The oil platform owner, Mariner Energy of Houston, reported an oil sheen on the surface covering an area of… Full Story »
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Donnie Bowles scores first win in propane-powered Roush Mustang
AutoBlogGreen &bull Yesterday
GM delivers first drivable Chevrolet Volts to ChinaCoda names former GE exec Mark Jamieson as chief financial officerBetter Place expands Tokyo battery swap trials; taxis have changed packs 2,122 times alreadyVariable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpgOhio State University claims another electric speed record with Buckeye Bullet2013 Tesla Model R rendered, maybeMini rules out possibility of a diesel hybrid model, but will still shoot for more mpgCheers! Driver Donnie Bowles has proven that propane can be a winner. At the fourth annual NMCA Muscle Car Nationals… Full Story »
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New York City Inks Contract for Up to 475 Compressed Natural Gas Buses
TreeHugger &bull YesterdayWhat's the Difference Between CNG and Diesel? The Board of the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (the "MTA") has awarded New Flyer of America a contract for up to 475 buses. The contract is for 135 40-foot compressed natural gas… Full Story »
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Local banks still shy to fund green projects: UN
UNFCCC: Climate Change Headlines &bull Yesterday
Indonesian banks and financial institutions are reluctant to finance carbon trading projects - despite the government's drive to cut emissions and fight climate change, says a UN report. The report shows that Malaysia has 83 registered projects promoting clean development… Full Story »
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GM announces $15,910 MSRP for Chevy Express, GMC Savana CNG packages
AutoBlogGreen &bull Yesterday
GM delivers first drivable Chevrolet Volts to ChinaCoda names former GE exec Mark Jamieson as chief financial officerBetter Place expands Tokyo battery swap trials; taxis have changed packs 2,122 times alreadyVariable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpgOhio State University claims another electric speed record with Buckeye Bullet2013 Tesla Model R rendered, maybeMini rules out possibility of a diesel hybrid model, but will still shoot for more mpgCheers! Starting this fall,… Full Story »
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Renewable Fuel Source for Volvo Vehicles
sidew.net via @ctGreenCars &bull YesterdayEnvironment consciousness has been growing steadily all over the world and different industries are taking steps to decrease their dependency on the fast-depleting fossil fuel reserves. Steps are also taken to decrease the harmful emissions especially those from cars. Automotive companies are also developing ways to further clean the emissions produced by their cars and not only to comply with government standards but to also… Full Story »
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Five Ways To Keep On Trucking Foley Services Blog
foleyservicesblog.com via @FoleyDOTHelp &bull YesterdayWith the economy still stuttering and the price of fuel unstable at best, these are hard times for the independent truck driver. Across the nation, owner-operators and small family firms are finding their operations are making less money. In an effort to help, here are five great tips for saving money during the tough economic times. Many owner-operators do not realize how much of their expenditure can be claimed as a tax deduction. The Trucker's Report offers a list of items used by truckers that can… Full Story »
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Honeywell UOP Technology Selected to Support Conversion of Biomass to Fuel at... -- DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
www.prnewswire.com via @eco_advisor &bull Sep 1, 2010DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- UOP LLC, a Honeywell (NYSE: HON) company, announced today that its technology was selected for use in Rentech, Inc.' The renewable energy center, to be built in Rialto, Calif., will convert biomass, such as yard and tree trimmings, into renewable, ultra-clean diesel fuel and renewable electricity. The new facility will use UOP hydroprocessing technology, which converts hydrocarbons into clean-fuel products. The… Full Story »
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Six months spent in Audi's A3 TDI is nothing but pure delight
AutoBlogGreen &bull Sep 1, 2010
GM delivers first drivable Chevrolet Volts to ChinaCoda names former GE exec Mark Jamieson as chief financial officerBetter Place expands Tokyo battery swap trials; taxis have changed packs 2,122 times alreadyVariable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpgOhio… Full Story »
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POlicy news - India will open reverse-bid for National Solar Mission in September
www.newenergyworldnetwork.com via @EnergyTopics &bull Sep 1, 2010It will opt for reverse bidding in September for 500MW of the proposed grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) solar power projects out of a total of 1000MW targeted for 2013 and 20,000MW by 2020, the head of the Indian Renewable Energy Development… Full Story »
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Bad business of biofuels
www.theengineer.co.uk via @junglephotos &bull Sep 1, 2010The hype over biofuels has pretty much died down. While they're acknowledged as being an important part of the shift away from fossil fuels, they are not a solution in and of themselves. However, a report from the Renewable Fuels Agency (RFA) on… Full Story »
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"M-B's New Vito Offers Much Improved Fuel Economy and BlueEFFICIENCY Option" Green Car Advisor
blogs.edmunds.com via @edmunds &bull Sep 1, 2010The new Mercedes-Benz Vito, a light van produced that the German automaker has been selling in many countries (excluding the U.S.) since 1996, has just received a comprehensive revamp and for the first time is available with a BlueEFFICIENCY drivetrain.… Full Story »
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Volvo expands engine lineup with two fuel-efficient, 1.6-liter 4-cylinder GTDI mills
AutoBlogGreen &bull Sep 1, 2010
GM delivers first drivable Chevrolet Volts to ChinaCoda names former GE exec Mark Jamieson as chief financial officerBetter Place expands Tokyo battery swap trials; taxis have changed packs 2,122 times alreadyVariable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpgOhio State University claims another electric speed record with Buckeye Bullet2013 Tesla Model R rendered, maybeMini rules out possibility of a diesel hybrid model, but will still shoot for more mpgCheers! Come this fall, Volvo's range of engines will be bolstered with the addition of two new mills that feature a wide variety of the currently available mileage-enhancing tricks and power-boosting… Full Story »
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Concerns Arise Over Sudden Changes to Calif. Chemical Review Panel
GreenBiz.com &bull Sep 1, 2010SACRAMENTO, CA - Five of the nine members on a panel that reviews chemicals and makes recommendations to the state have been dismissed. Those that have been hoping to see turnover on the panel, say it's a matter of putting in fresh eyes, while… Full Story »
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Benefits of public transport, Advantages of using public transport
www.globalwarming360.net via @EnlistMedia &bull Sep 1, 2010Our Planet, Earth, is today, one that is heavily burdened under the weight of unending expectations of human beings and is barely managing to make ends meet. One of the greatest problems that we are up against is that of global warming, and a major cause of this is… Full Story »
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US Virgin Islands Aims to Become Renewable Energy Showcase
www.sustainablebusiness.com via @EarthEcoNews &bull Sep 1, 2010The governor of the US Virgin Islands has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with federal agencies to develop a clean energy development strategy for the territory. The US Virgin Islands can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by 60% within the next 15 years by developing its renewable energy resources, Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. announced during a workshop at the U.S. Department of Energy's National… Full Story »
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REV awarded contract to build four converted, battery-powered vehicles for U.S. military
AutoBlogGreen &bull Aug 31, 2010
Coda names former GE exec Mark Jamieson as chief financial officerBetter Place expands Tokyo battery swap trials; taxis have changed packs 2,122 times alreadyVariable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpgOhio State University claims another electric speed record with Buckeye Bullet2013 Tesla Model R rendered, maybeMini rules out possibility of a diesel hybrid model, but will still shoot for more mpgCheers! REV Ford Escape - Click above for high-res image Four battery-powered Ancillary Power Vehicles… Full Story »
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries develops hybrid turbocharger to generate electricity
AutoBlogGreen &bull Aug 31, 2010
Coda names former GE exec Mark Jamieson as chief financial officerBetter Place expands Tokyo battery swap trials; taxis have changed packs 2,122 times alreadyVariable displacement oil pump helps Chevrolet Cruze hit 40 mpgOhio State University claims another electric speed record with Buckeye Bullet2013 Tesla Model R rendered, maybeMini rules out possibility of a diesel hybrid model, but will still shoot for more mpgCheers! Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has developed a new hybrid turbocharger that… Full Story »
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Get Better Fuel Economy With A Diesel Engine
innovativecartips.blogcashbiz.com via @BlogCashBiz &bull Aug 31, 2010Engine noise: Yes diesel engines are 'louder' than gasoline engines but the modern diesel engines in today's automobiles and trucks are a lot quieter than the engines from 15 or 20 years ago. In fact today's modern diesel engine runs almost as quietly as a gasoline engine. Emissions: You don't… Full Story »
