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Chevron partners with Clean Energy On Adopt-A-Port initiative to supply renewable natural gas for port trucks

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on Adopt-a-Port, an initiative that provides truck operators serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with cleaner, carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) to reduce emissions. Chevron’s funding will allow truck operators to subsidize the cost of buying new RNG-powered trucks.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. However, we are prepared to wear that up-front cost because our commitment to reduce emissions has to be more than just words. tCO 2 e which would mean an annual saving of 465.31

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California ISO releases five-year strategic plan; grid integration of renewable power, support for electric vehicle charging

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With these factors in mind, the ISO developed a new long range planning vehicle titled Reliable Power for a Renewable Future. As renewable sources come into the system, procurement of fossil-fuel generation will decline just when it is needed to offset the intermittency of variable resources, ISO says. and reliable electricity.

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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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As to the larger goal, currently about 17% of the Navy and Marine Corps energy consumption comes from alternative sources. The other three goals set out by Secretary Mabus are: The Navy and Marine Corps will change the way they award contracts. We do not have operational independence and we are tied to a vulnerable logistics tail.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Ford Model e also will lead on creating an exciting new shopping, buying and ownership experience for its future electric vehicle customers that includes simple, intuitive e-commerce platforms, transparent pricing and personalized customer support from Ford ambassadors. Kumar Galhotra will serve as president of Ford Blue.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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Biobased materials may provide excellent biodegradability due to the renewable nature of the source materials. Biobased materials may or may not make improvements in this area due to being produced from renewable sources. Soy-foam headliners were put in place for the 2010 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. Biodegradability.

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X PRIZE Foundation Aims to Launch $100M in Prizes Over Next 10 Years, Targeting 4 Key Areas

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X PRIZE’s Energy & Environment Prize Group intends to catalyze a new era of clean, renewable, cost-effective energy with minimal impact on the climate and environment. XPF’s goal is to inspire a new generation of viable, safe, affordable and super fuel-efficient vehicles that people want to buy. floor, marine spatial mapping).

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