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XL Fleet launches pilot program with Essential Utilities, Inc. to electrify its utility fleet

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one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the US, serving approximately 5 million people across 10 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands, is launching a pilot program to electrify its two most popular commercial GM vehicle platforms with the XLH hybrid electric drive system.

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EGEB: Maine to ban offshore wind in state waters for 10 years

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Maine bans offshore wind in state (but not federal) waters for 10 years in a compromise. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. ION Energy raises $3.6

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EGEB: Maine governor permanently bans offshore wind in state waters [update]

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Maine’s governor permanently bans offshore wind in state waters in a compromise. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. ION Energy raises $3.6

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Solaris delivers electric school bus; Kangaroo program

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iGW (the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management) as part of the “Kangaroo: A Safe and Environmentally Friendly Way to School” program. The bus is fully adapted to transport disabled persons. It features an area fitted with a strap system for them, and a ramp to facilitate entry installed at the second door.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Noise emissions [Person-Pascal/second]. The Carculator also gives professionals a look behind the scenes: If the program is installed from the website, all the underlying calculations can be viewed, assessed, and even changed. Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.].

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. solar installers. For 10 days apparently. There is also.

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Volvo Cars and partners launch One Tonne Life experiment in Sweden

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Volvo Cars, A-hus and Vattenfall recently launched the six-month One Tonne Life project—an attempt by a family (the Lindells) to cut their carbon dioxide yearly emissions from seven tonnes per person to a more sustainable one tonne. Supplementary underfloor heating is installed on the bottom floor.

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