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In California some ships plug in to power up
2013-05-07 15:37:13| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: In less than a year, many of the towering cargo ships loading and unloading goods at California ports won't just tie up at dock they'll also plug in. In January, the state will become the first government body in the world to require container fleets docking at its major ports to shut off their diesel engines and use electricity for 50 percent of their visits or face crippling fines. The requirements also include slashing fleet emissions by half, and those requirements rise to 80 percent in...
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Category:Electronics and Electrical