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Airport Electrification: Funding, Microgrids, And Sustainability, Irene A. Miller, Amy Rutledge
Airport Electrification: Funding, Microgrids, And Sustainability, Irene A. Miller, Amy Rutledge
Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering
The demand for air travel is increasing, and although the aviation industry only accounts for 2% to 3% of global emissions, it is a challenging industry to decarbonize (Ritchie, 2023). To assist with decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, US airports are transitioning to electric vehicles and electricpowered ground support equipment to reduce the environmental impact on the communities they serve. The Federal Aviation Administration provides grant incentives for airports to purchase zero-emissions vehicles, with the intention to reduce pollution in the communities they serve. Currently, many airports do not have the power generation capability or electrical infrastructure required to support the …
Compressed Natural Gas And How It Works, Ryan Lisek
Compressed Natural Gas And How It Works, Ryan Lisek
Purdue Road School
Join us for a discussion about compressed natural gas (CNG) and how it works. Attendees will learn safety measures, where CNG works and where it doesn’t, cost and operation comparisons, fuel efficiency, infrastructure, emissions, and garage modifications.