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AUGUST 11, 2011

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports that consumption of alternative transportation fuels held steady in 2009, with a total of 431,107 thousand gasoline-equivalent gallons, compared to 430,329 thousand gasoline-equivalent gallons in 2008. Diesel: 37,701,896 thousand gasoline equivalent gallons.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.

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MARCH 13, 2012

the joint venture between Westport Innovations and Weichai Power, announced the introduction of China’s first natural gas engine featuring Westport high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology. The low cost of natural gas, combined with the large amount of domestic reserves, make it an attractive transportation fuel source for China.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P.

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JUNE 13, 2013

Each colored stacked bar represents credits generated via low carbon fuels; the red line represents the deficits from forecasted CARBOB and ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) consumption. ICF emphasized probabilistic outcomes for each alternative fuel type based on market constraints and opportunities. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 23, 2015

A new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and E4tech finds that the targets adopted or proposed by British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels can be met with a range of low-carbon fuel options. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The Energy Commission’s first investment plan combined $176 million in funds from fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. Fuel cell vehicles are expected to number in the tens of thousands in California after 2015. 24 million to help develop and produce biofuels such as gasoline and diesel substitutes and renewable natural gas. . $24

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JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels.

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APRIL 23, 2009

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. Tags: Biofuels Hybrid cars alternative fuel BiK bvrla company tax hybrid.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

PECO is expanding its fleet with new natural gas and hybrid electric models. The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well. PECO serves 1.6

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have increased market share ten-fold from less than 3% in MY 2008 to more than 30% in MY 2013. Turbochargers, which are often used in conjunction with GDI, have increased market share by a factor of five since MY 2008. l/100 km) or more in MY 2013 than in MY 2008.

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MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. Natural Gas.

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage.

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JULY 8, 2009

Jet A fuel is the leading source of UPS global enterprise CO 2 emissions at 52.6%, followed by diesel at 32.7%. In 2008, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 13.2 million metric tonnes in 2008 from 1.9 More than a third of its alternative fuel/technology vehicles operate outside the United States. MMT in 2007.customers

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

A core group of 15 commercial airlines has signed non-binding memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for negotiating purchases from two different producers of synthetic jet fuel: AltAir Fuels LLC and RenTech Inc. These alternative fuels will be more environmentally friendly, on a life cycle basis, than today’s petroleum-based jet fuels.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

The figures underline how incremental improvements to high-volume vehicles can have an impact that far exceeds that of low-volume hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles, JATO noted. One important contribution to Fiat’s result is the growth of natural gas as an alternative fuel for passenger cars, according to the company.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

A number of automakers have had to reduce their fuel economy ratings for certain models over the past several years; the new detailed guidelines for EPA are designed to prevent these sort of changes.

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MAY 28, 2009

year commercialization grant to apply Velocys’ microchannel reactor technology to hydroprocessing for transportation fuels. The project focuses on hydrocracking to upgrade Fischer-Tropsch fuels and heavy petroleum feedstock for jet and diesel fuel. A collaboration led by Velocys , Inc., Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Wal-Mart will test this diesel-electric hybrid in the Detroit area. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ArvinMeritor Dual-Mode Hybrid Propulsion. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 21, 2009

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Diesel fuel components, including n-heptane, iso-octane, decalin and alpha-methyl naphthalene (AMN). Alternative fuel components, including ethanol, butanol, bio-diesel components and methyl esthers. Jet fuel critical components: toluene and decalin. Additive components such as ETBE. Source: Reaction Design.

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APRIL 21, 2009

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APRIL 27, 2009

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco is gearing-up production of its right-hand drive natural gas powered Daily following the success of a six month trial which saw the vehicle used for recycling and street cleansing operations on behalf of Camden Council. litres/100km.

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APRIL 19, 2009

This year’s challenge brought together a number of returning teams striving to beat the 2,843 mpg (0.083 L/100km) record set by Mater Dei High School in 2008, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. Additionally, a guest team from India joined the roster with a Prototype vehicle.

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JULY 17, 2009

The partnerships are intended to enable cross-fertilization between multiple disciplines and provide the breadth of expertise necessary to develop new technologies to produce biofuels that can be used in today’s fueling infrastructure—e.g., These R&D needs were explored at the 2008 National Algal Biofuels Technology Roadmap Workshop.

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JUNE 7, 2013

Oberon Fuels is the first company to announce plans to commercialize DME fuel production in North America. DME offers diesel-quality performance with a high cetane number and low auto-ignition temperature, but burns cleanly without producing any soot. Because DME produces no soot, no diesel particulate filter (DPF) is necessary.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Harmonizing fuel programs between state, federal, and foreign jurisdictions is useful to ensure the optimum reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The European Commission amended the European Fuel Quality Directive 98/70/EC in December 2008, to include the de-carbonization of transport fuel.

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JULY 22, 2009

Ed Feo is a partner with the law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy and was voted one of the “Five Most Influential People in Renewable Energy” in 2008 by Euromoney / Institutional Investor. We reached peak oil consumption in the US in 2008 and the same is true in the EU and Japan. ” Billion in 2008). Billion vs. $28.3

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are a significant component of California’s transportation sector, accounting for a combined 16% of the state’s petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector; however, these vehicles represent less than 4% of the in-state vehicle population. Natural Gas ($8 Million).

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It’s the first of a line of EVs that will initially sell alongside their gas and diesel siblings, then eventually replace them. The 500e remains one of our favorite city cars as it manages to carry through the Italian charm and personality found in the company’s gas models. More than half of them were in California.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The new Axela range also introduces a hybrid vehicle, and marks the first time for a single model launched on the Japanese market to include gasoline, diesel, and hybrid power plants in its powertrain lineup. Alternative fuels: CNG and E85. Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Japan Natural Gas Vehicle Manufacturers'

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. For the next few decades, petrol and diesel will continue to be the mainstream automotive fuels.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments.

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MARCH 11, 2010

FCCC viewed the all-electric project as the logical next step in its alternative-power product offerings, as well as a strategic opportunity to continue its leadership role in the WIV industry. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

If Chinese companies follow the conventional hybrid path, the diesel path, those are led by other automotive centers. China’s government has been investing in alternative automotive propulsion technology for more than a decade. New energy vehicles is a relatively blue ocean. —William Russo, President and CEO, Synergistics.

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APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Batteries not ready. Expects production around 2014.

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MARCH 16, 2016

According to the report, “On the Road Toward 2050: Potential for Substantial Reductions in Light-Duty Vehicle Energy Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” each element is separately important, but must collectively be pursued aggressively to achieve necessary emissions reductions.

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