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Paper Clips INC. By: Liz McTernan and Taylor Esperti. Shipping. Our company ships from Scotia NY, to New York City It is 160 miles apart By car it takes approximately 3 hrs. By train it takes approximately 3 hrs. . Fuel Efficient. Railroads. Railroad Facts. Environmentally friendly
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Paper Clips INC. By: Liz McTernan and Taylor Esperti
Shipping • Our company ships from Scotia NY, to New York City • It is 160 miles apart • By car it takes approximately 3 hrs. • By train it takes approximately 3 hrs.
Fuel Efficient Railroads
Railroad Facts • Environmentally friendly • Runs on Diesel fuel • Most are hybrids • Very few are electric • More efficient than other transportation • Cost about $0.55 per mile to ship 4000lbs. • Cost$90 to ship paper clips from Scotia to New York City
Alternative fuel Electric Van
Electric Van Facts • Environmentally friendly • Cheaper then car using gas • 80 miles an hour and can go 120 miles on one charge • It takes 5 ½ hours to fully charge • Systems are available to charge 80% in under 30 minutes • Fuel bill will drop from $1,400 to $350 on average • The Nissan electric Van e-NV200 • Manufactured in the US and Japan • Costs around $30,000 for the van
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