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ARB fines 12 ocean-going shippers $476,750 for violating low-sulfur fuel regulation

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The California Air Resources Board has fined 12 shipping companies a combined $476,750 for failure to switch from high-sulfur diesel “bunker” fuel to cleaner, low-sulfur marine distillate fuel upon entering Regulated California Waters, as required by state law. Reederei KG (Germany) - $55,500 Vessel name: BBC Arizona.

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Mack Trucks introduces medium-duty Mack MD Electric; 2nd BEV in lineup

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The MD Electric will complement its highly efficient, diesel-powered MD model sibling, which has experienced growing customer demand since its introduction in 2020. The Mack MD Electric will be available like its diesel counterpart in Class 6 and Class 7 ratings. Both models are exempt from the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET).

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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Wave rotor technology has been explored since 1906, although its first significant application was in 1940 by Brown Boveri Company (BBC, today ABB) which used it as a high pressure stage for a gas turbine locomotive engine. Mazda produced 150,000 Comprex diesel cars.

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VW Diesel Software Cheats On European Emission Limits Too, BBC Test Shows

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Around 11 million Volkswagen diesel cars worldwide were equipped with "defeat device" software that allowed them to cheat on emissions tests, VW has said. Now, a laboratory test conducted by the BBC appears to have shown that the software is programmed to. But initially, it was only confirmed that the cars actually violated U.S.

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Mitsubishi Motors to Premiere the European-spec i-MiEV at the 2010 Paris Motor Show

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Mitsubishi recently told the BBC that it expects the i-MiEV—and other EVs—will depreciate more rapidly than conventional vehicles. DiD mid-size crossover, the 177 ps (175 hp, 130 kW) unit of which is a further derivative (4N14) of this same family of diesel powerplants. gasoline vehicle. DiD engine, and. The new Outlander 2.2

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Drayson Racing Sets New Lightweight Electric-Car Speed Record: 204 MPH

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At the weekend, Audi''s R18 e-tron, a diesel-electric hybrid race car, took victory at the Le Mans 24-hour race. And on Tuesday, reports the BBC, a new electric land speed record was.' It''s been a good week for electric vehicles in motor sport.

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Peterbilt Launches Model 320 Hydraulic Hybrid, Full Lineup of Natural Gas Powered Vehicles

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The ISL-G natural gas engine produces horsepower and torque comparable in capability and service to the diesel engines. The Model 365 has a 115” BBC and is available in both set-forward and set-back axle configurations and sets the standard for quality, durability, productivity and environmental responsibility for a vocational application.

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