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C2CNT process converts flue gas from natural gas power plant into carbon nanotubes

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On 26 July, the first flue gas from the natural gas power plant, the Shepard Energy Center in Calgary, Canada, was directly transformed by the C2CNT process ( earlier post ) into carbon nanotubes. Our C2CNT team is working on bringing to fruition a carbon-based economy with change comparable to the introduction of the plastics economy.

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12-Cent Rise In Federal Tax On Gas, Diesel Proposed By Pair Of Senators

Green Car Reports

Two facts sit in opposition to each other in Washington, D.C., First, raising taxes--in any way, for any purpose, under any circumstances--is virtually impossible. Highway Trust Fund is broke, because the Federal gasoline tax hasn''t been raised in two decades and continually improving fuel economy means.'

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When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler?

Clean Fleet Report

When Should You Dump Your Gas Guzzler? Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? Washington, DC Transportation accounts for almost a third of all U.S. It also may be eligible for tax incentives and credits.

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America’s Divided Summer Economy Is Coming to an Airport or Hotel Near You

Baua Electric

The travel industry is in the midst of another hot summer as Americans hit the road and make for the airport to take advantage of slightly cheaper flights and gas. The top two-fifths of the income distribution accounts for about 60 percent of spending in the economy; the bottom two-fifths, about 22 percent. Domestic travel adds to U.S.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. Maven is excited to offer an all-electric fleet of shared vehicles for the gig economy.

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Maven Gig begins expanding geographically; Bolt EV the most popular

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Future cities include Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. Having unlimited mileage and insurance to cover personal and commercial use are extremely important for drivers in the gig economy. Pricing starts at $189 plus taxes for a Chevrolet Cruze. Pricing starts at $189 plus taxes for a Chevrolet Cruze.

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Belfer Center Study Concludes Reducing Car and Truck GHG Emissions Will Require Substantially Higher Fuel Prices; Income Tax Credits for Advanced Alt Fuel Vehicles Are Essentially Ineffective at Reducing Sector Emissions

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A new study from the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs finds that reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation will be a much bigger challenge than many assume, and will require substantially higher fuel prices combined with more stringent regulations.