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Waste-generated Waste Vans for Kirklees Council

February 24th, 2009

According to Kirklees Council in the UK, they have already begun operating their all-electric waste collection van. The better news about this all-electric van is that it also runs on power that’s generated by waste. The vehicle is an Edison which is based on the Ford transport platform. It is currently being supplied by Smith Electric Vehicles.

This electric van will be used to transport waste from 25 litter and recycling bins in Huddersfield town center. These wastes will be taken to the EfW (Energy from Waste) Plant along Emerald street in Huddersfield.

The recyclable items, on the other hand, will be driven to Kirklees’ recycling facility along the same street. They will be sorted at the Materials Recycling Facility before being reused.

Kirklees Green Waste Van

This operation is functioning smoothly because of partnerships with other companies. The 25 split-bins in the town center is supplied by Wybone Ltd. The bins have separate compartments for cans, plastic, and paper, and will be strategically positioned near food retailers and eating areas.

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Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Smith Electric Vehicles, Waste Vans

Ford Ka TDCi Now Available in Diesel Form

February 3rd, 2009

ford kaThe Ford Ka has had a successful run in Europe, with more than 1.4 millions unit produced since the car was launched in 1996. Now, Ford has come up with a new and redesigned Ka in collaboration with Fiat.

The new Ka offers two available engine choices: the 1.2 litre Duratec powerplant gas engine with 68 hp, and 46 mpg in city and highway driving, and the 1.3-liter Duratorq TDCi turbodiesel engine with 74 hp and direct injection that gets a total of 56 mpg. The top speed for both types of engines is 100 mph, and their carbon dioxide emissions under 120 grams/kilometer. The only transmission offered, however, is a five-speed manual, and obviously biodiesel-ready.

According to Ford, just becase a car is subcompact doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have room to ensure the passengers’ safety and comfort. The Ka’s bodyshell has a stable crash structure, and the car also has IPS or Intelligent Protection System, which integrates seating, airbags, and restraint systems

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Biodiesel, Diesel, Ford