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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

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The cost of buying and running an EV varies depending on where you live. Based on Jerry’s research, an EV-friendly state like Vermont has 10 times the charging infrastructure of states on the bottom of the list like Louisiana, Kentucky and Alaska. per 100,000 residents in Louisiana to 134 per 100,000 in Vermont. California.

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Heckmann Corporation transitioning truck fleet from diesel to LNG; largest single US order for LNG trucks

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Heckmann Corporation, a water solutions company focused on water issues worldwide and, in particular, oil and natural gas exploration and production, is teaming up with Encana Natural Gas Inc., Additionally, because of cleaner combustion, the average operating life of NGVs is considerably longer.

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Low oil prices hurting some US shale operations; slumping oil prices putting pressure on drillers

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The number of active rigs drilling for oil and gas fell by their most in two months, according to the latest data from oil services firm Baker Hughes. For example, the pricey Tuscaloosa shale in Louisiana breaks even at about $92 per barrel. But that also reflects the high costs of starting up a nascent shale region.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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They are looking at cutting the nation’s greenhouse gas output by targeting, in separate ways, three major sources of emissions: electric utilities, transportation and industry. states are already actively participating in the design and implementation of three regional cap-and-trade programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Denbury Undertakes Midwest CO2 Pipeline Feasibility Study

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has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study of a possible long-term CO 2 pipeline project which would connect proposed gasification plants in the Midwest to Denbury’s existing CO 2 pipeline infrastructure in Mississippi or Louisiana. billion, based on the cost of other pipelines recently built or under construction.

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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If a cap-and-trade program includes offsets, regulated entities have the opportunity to purchase the “emission credits” generated by carbon offset projects to help them meet their compliance obligations. A regulated entity may consider purchasing offsets if the offsets are less expensive than making direct, onsite emission reductions.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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As oil prices decreased in the 1990s, the consumer acceptance of hydrous ethanol fueled cars greatly decreased and purchases of gasoline fueled automobiles returned to previous levels. The production and consumption of hydrous ethanol fuel followed an expected pattern. Pursuant to 40 CFR § 80.27(a)(2): Earlier GCC post.]