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

Green Car Congress

Peterbilt also announced full production capability of natural gas powered Peterbilt truck Models 384, 365 and 320. The compressed (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) power platforms join Peterbilt’s family of SmartWay®certified on-highway vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles.

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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 MD Series cab design features a short bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 103 inches, an industry best.

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) Wants To Ban Sales Of New Gas Boilers From 2025 Onwards — Smart Thinking!

CleanTechnica EVs

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said that no new fossil fuel boilers should be sold anymore starting in 2025 if the world really wants to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the BBC has reported. The agency published a special report and noted that this is just one of 400 steps on the road to net-zero […].

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Elon Musk: Tesla team to provide help as Shanghai faces aftermath of strongest typhoon in 75 years

Teslarati

To prepare for the typhoon, local officials evacuated 400,000 people in the Shanghai Metropolitan, as noted in a report from the BBC. Shanghai just experienced the most powerful typhoon in 75 years! Shanghai just experienced the most powerful typhoon in 75 years! Hundreds of flights were canceled, and so were train services.

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Biofuel cells could power electrical gadgets

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Scientists are developing a way to use nature’s own power stations, mitochondria, to convert organic matter into energy. According to the BBC, scientists at St Louis University in Missouri, US have developed a prototype cell, similar to the ones our own bodies, which can convert almost anything into energy.

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Honda proposes wind power for Swindon plant

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Honda is planning to use wind turbines to power its plant in Swindon. The Japanese carmaker proposes to install two 79 metre high wind turbines between the village of South Marston and the car plant, with another two on site, the BBC reports. Tags: Honda ecotricity factory green energy plant power wind turbines.

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Electric Pedicabs - future for London's transport

DIY Electric Car

There is also an excellent network of overground trains and if we think of it all of these are powered by massive electric drives. These were on the streets of London for the past 10 years however they were running only on the pedal power. External resources: BBC NEWS - [link]. Maxpro Pedicabs - [link]

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