2011, Alternative Fuels and Vehicles

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

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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 sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

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JULY 27, 2013

Environmental achievements included ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved 12.1 Through the end of 2012, UPS has logged 295 million cumulative alternative fuel miles. million gallons of fuel.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Miles 2017 Fuel

European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

million vehicles were registered—just 346 more than in 2017— according to JATO Dyanmics. Diesel vehicles posted their lowest market share since 2001, as demand fell by double digits in 20 of the 27 markets included in JATO’s analysis, with the biggest drops in the UK (-30%), Scandinavia (-22%) and Benelux (-22%).

2001

2001 Alternative Fuels Diesel Market

Virginia Governor signs legislation and executive order beginning transition of state vehicles to natural gas, electricity or other alternative fuels

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JULY 13, 2011

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles in the Commonwealth. He also signed a new executive order setting out the state alternative fuel plan required by House Bill 2282. HB2105 (Bulova).

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Virginia Gas-Electric Fuel

Rasmussen survey finds 45% of Americans likely yo purchase alternative fuel car during next decade

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JUNE 19, 2011

These findings include 21% who are Very Likely to purchase an alternative fuel car during the next decade and 18% who are Not At All Likely to do so. Adults under age 30 are more likely than their elders to consider buying an alternative fuel vehicle during the next 10 years.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Purchase Fuel Buy

EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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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

EIA: US consumption of alt fuels up 13% in 2011; E85 second behind natural gas; medium-duty vans had greater impact than LDVs

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APRIL 9, 2013

Consumption of alternative fuels by vehicle type, 2011. Replacement fuels—i.e., EIA attributed this to the increase in overall inventory of E85-capable vehicles. EIA attributed this to the increase in overall inventory of E85-capable vehicles. Replacement fuels. Source: EIA.

2011

2011 Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas

ALBERO project seeks to enable safe transport for EVs and more on ro-ro ferries

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Electric vehicles are booming, with more than a million on German roads as of this year. This, in turn, means that an increasing number of alternative-fueled vehicles are transported on roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries. An increasing number of alternative-fueled vehicles are transported via ferries.

Transportation

Transportation Alternative Fuels Gas-Electric Gas

Westport acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB, European natural gas system supplier to Volvo Cars

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

a leader in natural gas engines, acquired Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB (AFV) of Gothenburg, Sweden for approximately SEK 51 million (approximately US$7.6 AFV is the sole supplier of natural gas fuel systems to Volvo Car Company (VCC). million of revenue to Westport for the three months ended 31 December 2011.

Sweden

Sweden Alternative Fuels Volvo Gas

CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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AUGUST 24, 2023

The alternative fuel’s CI value is divided by its Energy Economy Ratio (EER) in order to obtain the EER-adjusted CI value, representing the emissions which occur from the alternative fuel per MJ of conventional fuel displaced. Compliance with the LCFS began in 2011.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Diesel California

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

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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

2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Adds PHEVs

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).

2011

2011 America PHEV Malaysia

ROUSH CleanTech receives CARB retrofit LPG system certification for 2010 model year vehicles

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JULY 10, 2012

This is the first CARB certification awarded since 2000 for a liquefied petroleum gas retrofit system, and the first CARB certification for any alternative fuel system for retrofit installation on 2010 model year vehicles.

2010

2010 F-150 Alternative Fuels Vehicles

Alternative Fuel Technologies Awarded Phase 1 US Army Contract for Ultra-high Pressure Injection System for JP8

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JUNE 15, 2010

Alternative Fuel Technology, LLC has been awarded a Phase 1 SBIR contract (W56HZV-10-C-0200) from the US Army to concept design and demonstrate an ultra-high pressure, intensified fuel injection system for use with jet propellant (JP-8) fuel. James McCandless, Chief Executive Officer of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Isuzu Oil

UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

UPS is deploying 40 new medium-duty series hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs): 20 in Baltimore and 20 in Atlanta. The HHVs in Baltimore will be deployed immediately while the vehicles in Atlanta will be introduced before the end of 2012. UPS currently has one HHV in operation in Laguna Hills, Calif.,

Baltimore

Baltimore Fleet Atlanta Hybrid

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

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.).

2011

2011 GM EPA California

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.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

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

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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.

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Cost Of Light Future Vehicles

UPS Purchases 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

UPS announced the purchase of 130 next-generation hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to add to its growing alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet. The HEV fleet features two different size vehicles from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and a hybrid drive system from Eaton Corporation.

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Purchase Electric Vehicles Hybrid Vehicles

FEV to show compressed natural gas light-duty concept engine with ATAC combustion system at 2011 SAE World Congress

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MARCH 14, 2011

FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, will exhibit a lean burn engine concept at the SAE 2011 World Congress that has been modified to run on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). FEV Inc., (FEV) This engine demonstrates a potential near-term solution. —Gary Rogers, FEV, Inc. president and CEO.

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Congress Concept Engine Gas 2011

PwC: electrified vehicle sales on the rise in Europe, continued growth expected

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JANUARY 13, 2016

While alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including hybrids and pure electric—are gaining consumer acceptance in the European Union (EU), even in the face of decreased fuel prices, these reduced emission offerings are still a comparatively low%age of overall vehicle sales in this critical market.

Europe

Europe Sale Vehicles Netherlands

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas: Video Of Alternative-Fuel Car

Green Car Reports

MAY 16, 2011

Maybe it's the limited range of battery electric vehicles, maybe it's the $41,000 cost before incentives of the 2011 Chevy Volt. OK, so gas prices are hovering around $4 a gallon, and dispensing with gasoline altogether is getting more and more attractive. But for whatever reasons, plug-in cars aren't for you.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Gas 2012 Honda

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

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications.

2019

2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels

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. Enterprise’s environmental sustainability platform includes investment in alternative fuels, a fuel-efficient fleet, and an operational commitment to reduce energy use and energy cost by 20 percent over the next five years.

2011

2011 Cars Alternative Fuels Miles

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

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

The enhanced LNG fueling infrastructure will support the operation of approximately 1,000 UPS LNG tractors that will displace more than 24 million gallons of diesel fuel annually. UPS has used LNG vehicles for more than a decade and has benefited from lower fuel prices compared to imported petroleum.

Cost Of

Cost Of Building Las Vegas Alternative Fuels

Pike Research survey finds erosion in US consumer support for clean energy since 2009; solar energy tops favorables, followed by wind, hybrid vehicles and EVs

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Percentage of consumers having extremely or very favorable views of 13 clean energy technologies, 2009-2011. Topping the favorables were solar power (77% in 2011, down from 81% in 2009); wind energy (71% in 2011, down from 79% in 2009); and hybrid vehicles (61% in 2011, down from 70% in 2009). Data: Pike Research.

2009

2009 Clean Cleaning Wind

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

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port.

EPA

EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner

Crazy Diamond Performance develops mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze

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JULY 14, 2014

The CNG Cruze is targeted at fleets looking to purchase a domestic small passenger mono-fuel CNG vehicle. A significant amount of engineering went into this vehicle to ensure a near OEM-level of integration, Fern said. a small company with fuel system design for a Department of Energy (DOE) funded hydrogen vehicle program.'

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels

COFCO, Sinopec and Novozymes to Build Cellulosic Biofuel Demonstration Facility in China by 2011

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MAY 27, 2010

The new plant comes online in the third quarter of 2011 and will produce three million gallons of bioethanol made from corn stover a year. With gasoline prices hovering around $4 per gallon in China, companies across the country are reaffirming their commitment to investing in development of clean, alternative fuel sources.

China

China 2011 Building Clean Alternative

Ryder’s natural gas truck fleet surpasses 30 million miles

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JANUARY 28, 2015

Ryder System’s fleet of natural gas vehicles has surpassed 30 million miles. Since deploying its natural gas vehicle program in 2011, Ryder has replaced approximately 4.6 million gallons of diesel fuel with lower emission domestically produced natural gas. Ryder also offers LNG fueling at its Fulton, Ga.

Fleet

Fleet Gas Miles Alternative Fuels

MTI report finds consumers receptive to alt-fuel vehicles, but still prefer gasoline; quantifying the trade-offs

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JULY 20, 2011

A new survey of consumer preferences among four different types of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by Hilary Nixon and Jean-Daniel. Saphores of The Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) finds that while consumers in general still prefer gasoline-fueled vehicles over AFVs, there is strong interest in AFVs.

Gasoline

Gasoline Fuel Alternative Fuels Vehicles

155 businesses and industry groups send letter of support for California LCFS in current and possibly more stringent future forms

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MAY 12, 2017

Approved in 2009 and first implemented in 2011, the LCFS requires California fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels at least 10% by 2020, by phasing in less carbon-intensive fuel technologies. Since 2011, $1.6 billion has been invested in clean fuels production under the LCFS.

California

California Future Industrial Industry

California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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AUGUST 28, 2012

Key to this reduction has been the development and implementation of a plan that has improved the State fleet’s overall use of alternative fuels, the reduction of unneeded fleet vehicles, and reducing unnecessary vehicle miles traveled. 281,619 gallons gasoline equivalent (gge) of CNG and propane (7%).

2003

2003 Fleet California Alternative Fuels

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

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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.

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Tax Tax Credit Energy Alternative Fuels

Four new corporate partners join DOE National Clean Fleets Partnership

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MARCH 6, 2012

Collectively, the National Clean Fleets Partners operate more than a million commercial vehicles nationwide, accounting for more than 12% of all commercial vehicles on American roads. With more than 20,000 Geek Squad agents, Best Buy closely manages their fleet of approximately 5,000 vehicles. Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Corporation

Corporation Fleet Clean Cleaning

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

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

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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

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

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Eligible diesel emission reduction solutions include verified emission control technologies such as exhaust controls and engine upgrades, verified idle reduction technologies, certified engine repowers, and/or certified vehicle or equipment replacements.

EPA

EPA Diesel Emissions Clean Alternative

UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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MARCH 3, 2015

The company expects additional benefits including annual savings of 10 million gallons of fuel and more than $300 million when ORION completes US implementation. Additional environmental benefits and cost reduction savings will be realized when vehicles outside the US are equipped with the technology in future years, the company said.

Miles

Miles Alternative Fuels Fleet 2003

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

Such heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) are responsible for around a quarter of CO 2 emissions from road transport in the EU. The Commission has developed a computer simulation tool, VECTO, to measure CO 2 emissions from new vehicles. In Europe, HDVs are defined as freight vehicles of more than 3.5 Background.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 Vehicles EPA

Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

(TMS) announced that New York City will join the company’s US Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration program. Five new Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will be used on city streets as part of Toyota’s partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

New York City

New York City New York Prius Plug-in

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

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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

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

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

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

UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

Virginia Governor signs legislation and executive order beginning transition of state vehicles to natural gas, electricity or other alternative fuels

Rasmussen survey finds 45% of Americans likely yo purchase alternative fuel car during next decade

EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

EIA: US consumption of alt fuels up 13% in 2011; E85 second behind natural gas; medium-duty vans had greater impact than LDVs

ALBERO project seeks to enable safe transport for EVs and more on ro-ro ferries

Westport acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB, European natural gas system supplier to Volvo Cars

CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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

2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Adds PHEVs

ROUSH CleanTech receives CARB retrofit LPG system certification for 2010 model year vehicles

Alternative Fuel Technologies Awarded Phase 1 US Army Contract for Ultra-high Pressure Injection System for JP8

UPS to add 40 series hydraulic hybrid vehicles to its fleet

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

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

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

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

UPS Purchases 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles

FEV to show compressed natural gas light-duty concept engine with ATAC combustion system at 2011 SAE World Congress

PwC: electrified vehicle sales on the rise in Europe, continued growth expected

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas: Video Of Alternative-Fuel Car

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

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

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

Pike Research survey finds erosion in US consumer support for clean energy since 2009; solar energy tops favorables, followed by wind, hybrid vehicles and EVs

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

Crazy Diamond Performance develops mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze

COFCO, Sinopec and Novozymes to Build Cellulosic Biofuel Demonstration Facility in China by 2011

Ryder’s natural gas truck fleet surpasses 30 million miles

MTI report finds consumers receptive to alt-fuel vehicles, but still prefer gasoline; quantifying the trade-offs

155 businesses and industry groups send letter of support for California LCFS in current and possibly more stringent future forms

California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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

Four new corporate partners join DOE National Clean Fleets Partnership

Consumer fears delaying alternative fuel vehicle uptake

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

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

UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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

Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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

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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