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Kenworth ’ s T680E is a zero-emissions battery-electric unit , available as a tractor or straight truck . For more , turn to page 35 . Cover photo courtesy of Kenworth .

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4 EDITOR ’ S NOTE 6 NEWS 10 FUELS / EIA 22 BUSINESS OPERATIONS 28 HVAC / HYDRONICS 38 CLASSIFIEDS 39 AD INDEX

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BUSINESS OPERATIONS 15 The Birth of American Biodiesel

An excerpt from a book by Ron Kotrba

26 American Express Expands Its Utility Program

Marci Gagnon explores the implications .

27 A Fun Story with a Purpose

Steve Abbate wishes one and all a 10-99 .

30 Oil Heat Cares

OESP and Oil Heat Cares help a longtime resident of the Garden State .

32 Boilers : A Roundup

35 Introducing : Kenworth ’ s T680E

The zero-emissions battery-electric T680E is available as a tractor or straight truck .

36 Got Tools ?

George Lanthier itemizes the tools to keep in a ‘ ready bag ’ for routine service calls .

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