2011, Alternative Fuels and EPA

EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. Category Applicability Example for 2011. Demonstration.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Conversion EPA Fuel

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

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. Drayage Truck Replacement: up to 50% of the cost of eligible drayage trucks with a 2011 model year or newer heavy-duty engine. EPA anticipates awarding two to five cooperative/assistance agreements.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner

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

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Clean Alternative

NaturalDrive obtains MY 2011 California and EPA Certification for CNG vans; proprietary calibrations integrated into GM OEM program

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DECEMBER 11, 2010

NaturalDrive has obtained model year 2011 certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) alternative fuel system for General Motors full-size vans. Earlier post.).

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2011 GM EPA California

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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MAY 7, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative

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

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

EcoDual , LLC, a provider of dual fuel natural gas conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, has achieved US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance for installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. The EcoDual system achieved its EPA compliance under this rule.

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Conversion EPA Diesel Gas

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

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EPA Standards Light PHEV

Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Introduce Up To 100 Electric CODA Sedans Throughout 2011

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will introduce up to 100 all-electric CODA Sedans to car rental locations throughout 2011. kWh battery system with active thermal management, the CODA offers a range of up to 120 miles based on US06 and LA4/UDDS EPA tests. The CODA Sedan offers space for five passengers and a full-size trunk. Equipped with a 33.8

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2011 Cars Alternative Fuels Miles

Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications. We are committed to providing smart, alternative fuel solutions for car buyers, and look forward to continue growing our eco-vehicle portfolio. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels

Landi Renzo and Leggett Platt to partner on CNG vehicles for North American Market

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MARCH 8, 2011

Landi Renzo USA (Landi Renzo) has partnered with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (L&P CVP) to implement alternative fuel systems using compressed natural gas (CNG). Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Indianapolis Market Vehicles

Ryder sees increasing demand for heavy-duty natural gas trucks; expanding California program to other states

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JULY 4, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Gas California Tucson 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

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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

Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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AUGUST 28, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the five-county Philadelphia region of Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties as non-attainment for ozone and fine particulate matter air quality standards. Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties recently achieved attainment status for federal ozone standards.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Grant Clean Cleaning

EC sets out strategy to cut CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles; short-term focus on measurement and reporting

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2014

Other options could include the development of modern infrastructure supporting alternative fuels for HDVs, smarter pricing on infrastructure usage, effective and coherent use of vehicle taxation by Member States and other market-based mechanisms. An impact assessment will be done to identify the most cost-effective option or options.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Vehicles EPA

JetBlue enters 10-year renewable HEFA SPK jet fuel purchase agreement with SG Preston; 33M gallons of 30% blend per year

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The renewable jet fuel portion produced from select plant oils is targeted to achieve a 50% or higher reduction in greenhouse gases emissions per gallon based on a life-cycle analysis. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved renewable jet fuel safe for use.

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Purchase Renewable Fuel New York

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

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

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MAY 19, 2009

However, there will not be an exact one-to-one correspondence between the two standards—GHG and fuel economy—which will be the foundation of the national program. The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and the Department of Transportation, through are jointly developing the proposed rulemaking. Notice of Upcoming Joint Rulemaking.

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2016 Obama Standards MPG

Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

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JANUARY 11, 2017

From October 2011 until July 2013, Neusser served as the head of Engine Development for VW. Jens Hadler: from May 2007 until March 2011, Hadler worked for VW as head of Engine Development for VW.

United States

United States Diesel EPA Emissions

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015.

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

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

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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 billion in 2020.

Detroit

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U. of Wisconsin RCCI combustion work progressing; modeled 53% gross indicated efficiency in a light-duty engine could result in 2x fuel savings compared to SI gasoline

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MAY 31, 2011

RCCI uses in-cylinder fuel blending with at least two fuels of different reactivity and multiple injections to control in-cylinder fuel reactivity to optimize combustion phasing, duration and magnitude. SAE 2011-01-0357. of the fuel energy. Alternative Fuels. — Kokjohn et al. Click to enlarge.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Gasoline Light Engine

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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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.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

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

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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.

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Stimulus Plug-in Purchase Plug

EV Driven

EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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

NaturalDrive obtains MY 2011 California and EPA Certification for CNG vans; proprietary calibrations integrated into GM OEM program

EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Introduce Up To 100 Electric CODA Sedans Throughout 2011

Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

Landi Renzo and Leggett Platt to partner on CNG vehicles for North American Market

Ryder sees increasing demand for heavy-duty natural gas trucks; expanding California program to other states

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

Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

EC sets out strategy to cut CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles; short-term focus on measurement and reporting

JetBlue enters 10-year renewable HEFA SPK jet fuel purchase agreement with SG Preston; 33M gallons of 30% blend per year

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

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

Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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

U. of Wisconsin RCCI combustion work progressing; modeled 53% gross indicated efficiency in a light-duty engine could result in 2x fuel savings compared to SI gasoline

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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

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