A new scientific analysis published today in Science, urges a focus on methane and soot (black carbon) emission reduction to deliver the quickest and greatest range of benefits – ranging from improved human health to increased crop yields. Benefits could start being seen in just weeks or months, rather than decades, according to one scientist…Read more

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At the Detroit Auto Show, open from January 9-22, 2012, electric cars and hybrids abound…Read more

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Today, December 21st, Mercedes-Benz announced two new hybrid sedans. The E300 BlueTEC Hybrid (photo above) features a diesel-electric powertrain, while the E400 Hybrid is a more conventional gasoline-electric hybrid…Read more

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Market development is required for increased use of biomethane in the transport sector, and support in the U.S. currently lags well behind that in the European Union. An official UK Environmental Audit states that “biomethane is an almost perfect renewable transport fuel.” The audit concludes that wide adoption of CNG and biomethane for transport will deliver the greatest air quality benefits at the lowest cost, especially when compared to expensive battery powered hybrid electric vehicles….Read more

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On November 28-29th, Washington State University Energy Program and Washington Clean Cities will host a 2-part webinar on Biomethane as a Transportation Fuel.
Speakers from Argonne National Laboratory and Brookhaven National Laboratory will be featured. Topics will include discussion of technologies for producing biomethane (or renewable natural gas), costs and benefits, plus opportunities for biomethane [...]

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A recent report from the Department of Energy recommends a significant shift of government led technology investment to developing cleaner transportation energy. Beyond improving fuel efficiency, the DOE seems to have concluded that electrification of fleets represents the next best step. Why? Read more

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The MV Egret has landed, and FirmGreen’s latest green technology shipment was being offloaded late into the evening Monday…Read more

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MV Industrial Egret is now slightly ahead of her previous schedule, with an ETA at the port of Rio de Janeiro on August 27th…Read more.

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MV Industrial Egret crossed the equator over last weekend and has now turned slightly southwest, having “rounded the turn” of South America’s easternmost point. The vessel is now off the coast of Bahia, Brazil…Read more.

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The MV Industrial Egret has offloaded cargo in Smalkalden Harbor and is now back in route to its final destination of Rio de Janeiro, currently expected August 29th. The MV Egret’s next stop is Port Itaqui…Read more.

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