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Diesel, Diesel, Diesel, What’s Up With Diesel?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by owner

Diesel options for fuel operations have been in debate for decades. In the old days they were pollution monsters and loud. Now, with improved technologies, they’ve become highly efficient and cost friendly. That being said, today’s diesel options look a Continue reading →

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Mid Florida Diesel Projects: Installing New Catalyst on Caterpillar 3508 and 3516 Engines

Posted on January 12, 2016 by owner

Mid Florida Diesel installing new catalyst on Caterpillar 3508 and 3516 engines which meet the RICE NESHAP requirements for Sarasota County, Florida.

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Achates Power Releasing New Engine Design

Posted on December 28, 2015 by owner

All isn’t said and done just yet in the engine wars. While a number of companies led by Elon Musk’s Tesla attempt to build up the critically-acclaimed battery-powered engine industry, there is innovation happening in the world of combustion engines Continue reading →

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Solar Energy: the Power of the Future

Posted on November 24, 2015 by owner

There has been a lot of discussion and debate about solar power and the impact it can really have over the last two decades. Until fairly recently, it was quite plausible to hold the thinking that solar power generation will Continue reading →

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Diesel vs. Natural Gas Generators

Posted on October 21, 2015 by owner

When choosing a power generator to buy it is important to decide whether you want to go with a diesel model or natural gas. Both have unique characteristics which may or may not be what fits the bill depending on Continue reading →

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Diesel Generator Tips: Part 1

Posted on September 23, 2015 by owner

Diesel generators are typically very reliable and can come in handy when there is a power outage and you need to have something powered. They, like any other device or machine, can fail at times though. There are certain things Continue reading →

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Getting To Know Volvo Penta

Posted on June 30, 2015 by owner

It was way back in 1868 that John G. Gronvall, an engineer first established his workshop and foundry in the area of Skovde, Sweden. At first the company he founded just supplied regular items and in 1875 it became known Continue reading →

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Mid Florida Diesel Projects: 125 KW Blue Star Diesel Generators

Posted on June 15, 2015 by owner

Mid Florida Diesel provided 125 KW Blue Star Power Systems Diesel Generators (2) with ASCO 400 amp ATS to city of Venice.

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Mid Florida Projects: 60 KW Blue Star Diesel Generator installed

Posted on June 8, 2015 by owner

Mid Florida Diesel just completed another installation of 60 KW Blue Star Power Systems Diesel Generator at Hillsborough Community College, Ybor Campus.

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Tesla Offers Help To Install Its New Powerwall System

Posted on May 25, 2015 by owner

It’s been a hot story for weeks now. Tesla’s new Powerwall battery is on the market and those people who want to save on energy, provide a backup system for their electrical needs, now have this device to count on. Continue reading →

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