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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) approved four regional planning grants to prepare for electric vehicles. The council considers the 2011-2013 time frame to be a critical “tipping point” in the move to electrified transportation.

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MAY 7, 2019

Mineta San José International Airport’s (SJC) has deployed a fleet of 10 Proterra battery-electric buses that will transport passengers and their luggage between SJC’s parking lots, rental car center, and terminals. SJC’s deployment is a first for a California airport and among the largest deployments for a US airport.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The California Energy Commission approved $8 million in grants to two biofuel companies stemming from a solicitation issued earlier this year (PON-13-609: Pilot-Scale and Commercial-Scale Advanced Biofuels Production Facilities). It also includes other emerging feedstocks such as algae. ARV-14-021 ).

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JULY 1, 2014

Based on research conducted over the last six years, Scania Transport Laboratory has shown that by driving with two full-length trailers, Scania reduces fuel consumption by up to 30%. The Swedish Transport Agency has now granted permission to operate tandem truck rigs of 31.5 meters (103.3 feet) in total length—i.e.,

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

The California Energy Commission staff will conduct a public workshop on 15 December to discuss three grant solicitations to be funded by the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Program (Program). A minimum of $46 million will be available from the three solicitations. The three solicitations include: Biomethane Production. Background.

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

million in the project and has received a $490,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration via ODOT for the LNG infrastructure. Kroger has applied for $360,000 in grant funding from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to retire nine diesel trucks and completely replace them with LNG trucks. since 2008.

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MAY 28, 2009

year commercialization grant to apply Velocys’ microchannel reactor technology to hydroprocessing for transportation fuels. Additional hydroprocessing application opportunities include the processing of edible oils, specialty and fine chemicals, and conversion of natural oils and fats to transportation fuels. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The California Energy Commission has awarded a $1-million grant to UC Riverside’s College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) to build a process demonstration unit (PDU) to convert waste biosolids to synthetic diesel fuel. 2008)Synthesis gas production using steam hydrogasification and steam reforming.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

The agency granted the funding in September 2010. We have to be able to handle the climate threat as well as continue to use different means of transportation. This is why it is important that Sweden invests in development of second generation biofuels, contributing to lower the climate impact of the transport sector.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Hydrous ethanol has been used in the United States as a transportation fuel for at least one hundred years. These distilleries made 192-proof alcohol for human consumption, lantern fuel and transportation fuel. US Environmental Protection Agency Grants Testing Waiver. In February, 2009, the US EPA granted Renergie, Inc.

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JULY 15, 2011

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unveiled “ Drive ”, a new website providing industry professionals, fleet managers and consumers with information about greener transportation choices for the 21 st century.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The wood is typically located far from urban industrial centers, often in relatively inaccessible areas with challenging topography, which increases harvest and transportation costs. This localized production leads to significantly lower costs related to wood harvest and transportation. Bio-hydrocarbons Biomass Fuels'

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. million) EU grant, Riversimple will be conducting a public 12-month Beta trial of 20 Rasa prototype cars as part of the continued development of the first full production model which will come to market in 2018.

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JULY 16, 2010

The loan was granted under the European Clean Transport Facility (ECTF) financing program, one of the EIB’s measures for stimulating the European economy. Since December 2008, the EIB has granted €8.6 million was granted under the ECTF financing programme, including €600 million to PSA Peugeot Citroën.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). In 2008, the state of Texas was denied a waiver. This is the second time that EPA has considered an RFS waiver request.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

The US Department of Energy has selected UOP, a Honeywell company, for negotiation of a $25 million award to build a demonstration unit in Hawaii to convert cellulosic biomass into renewable hydrocarbon transportation fuels. In 2008, UOP received a $1.5 In 2009, UOP and Ensyn Corp. Earlier post.). Envergent’s RTP process.

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MARCH 2, 2013

The pipeline would primarily transport crude oil from the WCSB and Bakken regions. Thus, the SEIS concludes, the life-cycle carbon footprint for transportation fuels produced in US refineries would increase if the Keystone XL project were approved. What Keystone XL would carry. Source: Draft SEIS. Click to enlarge. MMTCO 2 e annually.

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MAY 14, 2010

The US Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FR-RRD-10-010) for two separate grants totalling $700,000 for research into biofuels and bio-based lubricants for locomotive application. FRA will accept applications for these grant opportunities until 7 June 2010.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Program funds for Fiscal Year 2013-14 total $24 million, 17% of which will be allocated for natural gas-related transportation research. There is up to $2,250,000 available for grants awarded under this solicitation. Natural Gas Vehicle Research Roadmap (CEC-500-2008-044-F). The maximum funding amount is $750,000. Background.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

CSAPR (also called the Transport Rule) was finalized in July 2011 and replaced and strengthened the requirements of the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), which the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ordered EPA to revise in 2008. Here, EPA’s Transport Rule exceeds the agency’s statutory authority in two independent respects.

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JUNE 18, 2013

Myriant commercialized D(-) lactic acid in 2008 for the production of polylactic acid (PLA), which is used to make biodegradable plastic. Heartland Bank is recognized by the USDA as the Lender of Record for the B&I Loan Guarantee. Globally, the annual worldwide market for succinic acid is estimated at approximately $7.5

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Sources of these super pollutants include petroleum-based transportation fuels, agriculture, waste disposal and synthetic gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning and aerosol products. However, due to known health and air quality impacts, ARB adopted truck and bus regulations in 2008 to control diesel PM emissions.

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JANUARY 11, 2013

The projects are funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Biomass Research and Development Initiative, established in the 2008 Farm Bill. Grant recipients are required to contribute a minimum of 20% matching funds for research and development projects and 50% matching funds for demonstration projects.

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At the moment, the most viable mode of sustainable transportation is an electric vehicle (EV). The idea of using wind for transportation is thousands of years old, with some experts citing dates as far back as 5000 B.C. One example is the Ventmobile , built by University of Stuttgart students in 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

365,133 (US$475,000) of the grant will be used to fund project activities at Ilika. Since 2008, Ilika has been working with Toyota on the development of novel battery chemistries. Ilika and Toyota. Ilika is headquartered in the UK and has operations in Germany, US and Japan.

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JUNE 21, 2010

The JU publishes annual calls for proposals (from 2008-2013), on the basis of which funding is granted for research, technological development and demonstration projects. Specific topics for the different areas in the 2010 Call include: Transportation and Refuelling Infrastructure (€31.6M). million (US$110 million).

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MARCH 22, 2010

The company is exploring ways to promote zero-emission transportation and the development of an electric-vehicle charging infrastructure through partnerships to be announced in the future. Chrysler Group was selected for a US Department of Energy (DOE) grant of up to $48 million as part of a $2.4 Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

This is roughly a 34% increase over total shipments in 2011 and a 321% increase over total shipments in 2008. The stationary sector continues to drive overall shipment growth, increasing from about 2,000 shipments in 2008 to about 25,000 shipments in 2012.

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OCTOBER 22, 2014

The grant, one of the largest ever awarded to the university, will allow researchers to advance the scientific understanding of naturally occurring methane hydrate so that its resource potential and environmental implications can be fully understood. Council of Canadian Academies (2008). Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 22, 2009

The National Alliance for Advanced Transportation Battery Cell Manufacture, which formed in December 2008 ( earlier post ), seeks to develop one or more manufacturing and prototype development centers in the United States, which will be shared by Alliance members.

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JULY 25, 2009

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to €300 million (US$426 million) to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. In 2008 the EIB signed loans totaling €57.6 billion) under ECTF (European Clean Transport Facility).

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

Establishment of a biofuel industry in China is therefore an attractive solution to manage the problems of environmental pollution, energy independence and rural development within the transport sector. million tons in 2008. million tons in 2008.

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JANUARY 28, 2008

W e've had the people in our shop go over the new energy bill with an eye for Plug Ins and electric transportation in general. 90 million per year authorized (2008-2012). $90 million per year authorized (2008-2012). One third of funds reserved for local governments.

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MARCH 23, 2009

Under the agreement, 3M granted ATL a license to 3M intellectual property for the use of 3M NMC cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. For fiscal year 2008, the ATL agreement was responsible for the bulk of Valence’s $586,000 in licensing and royalty revenue (down from $703,000 in FY 2007 and $724,000 in FY 2006). Source: 3M.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Curbing CO2 Emissions with Electric Transport. In 1990, a CO2 tax was implemented and the country began to focus on establishing a greener transport system by promoting Norwegian EV production and adoption. A rock star and an environmentalist ignited Norway’s turn to electric transport with a road trip.

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DECEMBER 2, 2011

In September, Gevo received a $5-million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the development of biojet fuel from woody biomass and forest product residues. In 2008, Honeywell’s UOP formed the joint venture Envergent Technologies LLC with Ensyn Corp. Earlier post.).

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