2011, Alternative Fuels, Cost and Cost Of

DOE extends closing date for RFI on Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light-Duty Vehicles

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the closing date for the Request for Information (RFI) on Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light-Duty Vehicles ( DE-FOA-0000592 , earlier post ). Responses were initially due 16 December 2011. Responses should be emailed to TCORFI@go.doe.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on 30 January 2012.

Cost Of

Cost Of Light Future Vehicles

Pennsylvania DEP extends alternative fuel vehicle rebate program with additional $1.5M

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will extend the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program once it reaches its milestone of awarding 500 $3,500 rebates for large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles. million toward electric vehicles since 2011.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Fuel Vehicles

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Since vehicles represent approximately 35 percent of UPS’s carbon footprint, a cornerstone of the company’s environmental strategy is to support the development and use of lower-emission alternative fuels. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

Cost Of

Cost Of Building Las Vegas Alternative Fuels

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

DOE analysis of ownership costs for future mid-size car. Error bands indicate technology uncertainties (red solid lines) and fuel price uncertainties (green dashed lines).Click Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles. Alternative fuels from biomass. Click to enlarge. Hybrid electric vehicles. Battery electric vehicles.

Cost Of

Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles

Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. Receives New Order for DME Feed Pumps From Shanghai Diesel Engine Company

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2010

Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. These pumps will be used on DME fueled buses that will operate in Shanghai. Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. is a research & development organization engaged in the design, development and prototype manufacturing of advanced fuel systems for use with DME.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Diesel Engine Companies

EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. Verified/Certified Engine Upgrades: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of eligible engine upgrades. Certified Engine Repower: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible engine repower.

EPA

EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner

EPA to award up to $5M to reduce diesel emissions at ports

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Summary of what EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: EPA will fund up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. Verified/Certified Engine Upgrades: EPA will fund up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of eligible engine upgrades.

EPA

EPA Diesel Emissions Clean Alternative

Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

Ford also has developed a specialized new tool to help optimize fleet purchases based on specific fuel types and operating locations. The tool incorporates important information to evaluate fuel costs and emissions, providing an opportunity for fleet managers to quickly evaluate multiple options. in 2008 to 53.7%

Ford

Ford Emissions Diesel Engine

Pike forecasts sales of hybrid and plug-in medium and heavy duty trucks to nearly double in 2012

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2012

between 2011 and 2017, reaching 100,746 truck sales by the end of that period. Driving sales of these vehicles will be fleet owners’ desire to demonstrate that their vehicles are more environmentally friendly than competitors’ fleets and government emission regulations that have a bottom-line cost impact on fleet operators.

Plug-in

Plug-in 2012 Plug Hybrid

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Houston first began using electric vehicles for the environmental benefits they offer, but now we are planning to add even more EVs to our fleet because of the cost savings they bring. A similar study examining Loveland, Colo.

Houston

Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in

LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2011

million announced by the FAA to help advance alternative, environmentally-friendly, sustainable sources for commercial jet fuel. LanzaTech’s proprietary gas fermentation technology enables low cost production of sustainable alcohols and chemicals from waste gas resources that are completely outside the food value chain.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Renewable 2011 Waste

Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2013

The amended bill, now called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” and next to be considered by the House, contains 12 extensions outlined in Title IV of the bill, ranging from extension of production credits for Indian coal facilities to benefits for alternative fuels (including algal biofuels) and plug-in vehicles.

Tax

Tax Tax Credit Energy Alternative Fuels

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Among its many findings, the Reference case suggests that US primary energy consumption will grow by 7% from 2011 to 2040 to 108 quadrillion Btu. However, energy use per capita declines by 15% from 2011 through 2040 as a result of improving energy efficiency (e.g., quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0 than in AEO2012.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

China’s first heavy-duty engine with Westport high pressure direct injection technology

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2012

Based on the Weichai Power WP12 engine platform, the 12-liter engine features Westport HPDI technology which maintains the power and performance of the base diesel engine, but allows the replacement of up to 95% of diesel fuel with cleaner burning, less expensive natural gas.

Engine

Engine 2011 Alternative Fuels Diesel

EcoDual achieves EPA compliance for natural gas conversions of heavy-duty diesel engines under CAFC rule

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

The EcoDual technology enables existing diesel engines to be converted to operate on up to 85% natural gas, providing fuel cost savings and emission reductions. The cost of the dual fuel system can be recovered in operational savings within one year without any government incentives, the company says.

Conversion

Conversion EPA Diesel Gas

US Navy’s 2015-2016 solicitation for biofuel blends now posted

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2015

The US Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-Energy) has posted the Rocky Mountain/West Coast/Offshore (RMW) solicitation ( SPE600-15-R-0711 ) on behalf of the US Navy for fuel deliveries from 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016. Turbine Fuel, Aviation JAA. Turbine Fuel, Aviation JP4. Turbine Fuel, Aviation JA1.

2016

2016 2015 Alternative Fuels Fuel

Consumer fears delaying alternative fuel vehicle uptake

Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2011

The growth of alternative powertrain vehicles sales will remain limited while consumers remain concerned about the cost of such vehicles compared to conventionally fuelled models, a new study from JD Power and Associates concludes.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Vehicles 2011

US Department of Defense releases roadmap to transform energy use in military operations

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2012

The plan establishes seven specific targets and associated near-term activities keyed to the goals of the Operational Energy Strategy, which was released in June 2011. More Fight, Less Fuel. Promote the Development of Alternative Fuels. More Capability, Less Cost. Earlier post.)

Energy

Energy Afghanistan 2012 Alternative Fuels

The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics , electric vehicle sales, including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEV), increased from just over 17,000 in 2011 to 632,883 in 2021. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2% of the total light-duty vehicle market in 2021!

Charging

Charging Tax Credit United States Installation

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2013

The second ( DTMA-91-R-2013-0009 ) will award up to $500,000 for a comprehensive study on the issues associated with the bunkering (supplying a ship with fuel) of LNG for marine vessels. Projects that will be funded under the RFP include engine conversion/retrofits; the use of alternative fuels; or the use of alternative technologies.

Mariner

Mariner Emissions Alternative Fuels Gas

Citi report finds meeting higher CAFE/GHG standards likely to bring higher profits for all automakers, nearly $2.5 billion in extra profits for Detroit Three

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2012

In November 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for the secondary phase of the National Program (CAFE/GHG vehicle standards for model years 2017-2025), with a standard of 49.6 increase in profits of $4.76

Detroit

Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy

Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

Electric Vehicles—Land, Sea & Air Europe 2011. The “ Electric Vehicles—Land, Sea & Air Europe 2011 ” conference and exhibition will take place in Stuttgart, Germany 27–28 June. They will sell for up to 65% more than the price of conventional buses but still have lower total cost of ownership over life.

Hybrid

Hybrid Range Vehicles San Jose

Ford EcoLPi Falcon goes on sale in Australia; new liquid injection LPG engine delivers more performance, lower fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

Ford’s EcoLPi Falcon has gone on sale in Australia and is making its debut at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne. —Bob Graziano, President & CEO, Ford Australia.

Australia

Australia Ford Engine Fuel

Report finds that total transportation energy demand in California in 2050 could be reduced 30% relative to 2005

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2011

One of the key findings in the California’s Energy Future Summary Report is that California will likely have limited availability of low-carbon biofuels for use in the transportation sector, because of biomass availability and competing uses for biomass for heat and power (CCST 2011). passenger cars and trucks) by 2050. Other main findings.

2005

2005 Transportation California Energy

ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2011

Translation is how consumers figure out the personal benefits and costs of the technology. “ Expectancy-value or rational choice models of behavior suggest only two levers for policymakers to influence consumer behavior: changing cost (via. actual alternative-fuel vehicle buyers (as opposed to trial participants).

Davis

Davis Sustainable Transportation PHEV Transportation

Obama Announces New National Fuel Policy; Two Harmonized Standards, with Fleet Average of 35.5 mpg, 250 gCO2/mile by 2016

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2009

Automakers and the UAW embraced the national program because it provides certainty and predictability to 2016 and includes flexibilities that will significantly reduce the cost of compliance. Compatible GHG and CAFE standards for earlier model years would increase from the MY 2011 CAFE standard to the MY 2016 level of the National Program.

2016

2016 Obama Standards MPG

Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Most commonly it is refined from conventional coal seam gas, often termed ‘natural gas’ to greenwash what it really is, in essence just methane found with other fossil-fuel deposits. If taken from such sources, hydrogen is a fossil fuel, and is not a renewable resource. Hydrogen ions are highly acidic and thus highly corrosive.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Petrol Gas-Electric Lithium Ion

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan update for 2012-2013 to increase use of green vehicles and alt fuels

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 11 million for hydrogen cell fueling stations. 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5 3 million for regional alternative fuel readiness and planning.

2012

2012 Green Vehicles 2013 California

IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week launched the 2011 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO), the current edition of its annual flagship publication assessing the threats and opportunities facing the global energy system out to 2035. —WEO 2011. —WEO 2011. Click to enlarge.

Oil

Oil Transportation Cheap Fleet

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

The new 13-band Vehicle Excise Duty Scale

Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

Includes cars with emissions above 225g/km registered between March 01 2001 and March 23 2006. ** Alternative fuel discount 2009/10: £20 Bands A-I, £15 Bands J-M. For 2011/2012, the threshold for lower emissions will once again drop, this time to 125g/km. CO² (g/km) 2011/12. 2010/11 £10 for all cars. Company Car Tax.

Tax

Tax 2009 Vehicles 2006

Primus Green Energy to support gas-to-liquids research at Princeton University; comparing STG+ to other GTL platforms

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2013

He was elected in 2011 to the National Academy of Engineering. Primus’ STG+ platform is a next-generation gas-to-liquids technology that has the potential to have a significant impact on process efficiency standards and economic viability in the alternative fuels industry. —Prof.

Universal

Universal Gas Green Energy

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. Does that bother you?

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV

Opinion: Stop Subsidizing Electric Vehicle Programs

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 11, 2024

billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. The White House has said the program will fund nearly 50 EV charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure projects in 22 individual states and Puerto Rico. According to the Department of Energy, the money comes via the $2.5

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Vehicles Tax Credit Puerto Rico

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

Under current law, a credit is available for each new qualified fuel cell vehicle, hybrid vehicle, advanced lean burn technology vehicle, and alternative fuel vehicle placed in service by a taxpayer during the taxable year. In general, the credit amount varies based on technology, weight, fuel efficiency, and other factors.

Stimulus

Stimulus Plug-in Purchase Plug

EV Driven

DOE extends closing date for RFI on Total Costs of Ownership of Future Light-Duty Vehicles

Pennsylvania DEP extends alternative fuel vehicle rebate program with additional $1.5M

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc. Receives New Order for DME Feed Pumps From Shanghai Diesel Engine Company

EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

EPA to award up to $5M to reduce diesel emissions at ports

Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

Pike forecasts sales of hybrid and plug-in medium and heavy duty trucks to nearly double in 2012

Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

China’s first heavy-duty engine with Westport high pressure direct injection technology

EcoDual achieves EPA compliance for natural gas conversions of heavy-duty diesel engines under CAFC rule

US Navy’s 2015-2016 solicitation for biofuel blends now posted

Consumer fears delaying alternative fuel vehicle uptake

US Department of Defense releases roadmap to transform energy use in military operations

The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

Citi report finds meeting higher CAFE/GHG standards likely to bring higher profits for all automakers, nearly $2.5 billion in extra profits for Detroit Three

Perspective: Europeans in the lead with range extenders for hybrid vehicles; 2nd vs. 3rd generation

Ford EcoLPi Falcon goes on sale in Australia; new liquid injection LPG engine delivers more performance, lower fuel consumption

Report finds that total transportation energy demand in California in 2050 could be reduced 30% relative to 2005

ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

Obama Announces New National Fuel Policy; Two Harmonized Standards, with Fleet Average of 35.5 mpg, 250 gCO2/mile by 2016

Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan update for 2012-2013 to increase use of green vehicles and alt fuels

IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

The new 13-band Vehicle Excise Duty Scale

Primus Green Energy to support gas-to-liquids research at Princeton University; comparing STG+ to other GTL platforms

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Opinion: Stop Subsidizing Electric Vehicle Programs

Stimulus Bill Provides Major Increase in Plug-in Vehicle Purchase Credit Program

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