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AUGUST 17, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted Dynamic Fuels, LLC Part 79 registration for its Renewable Gasoline Blendstock 10 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is the third time Dynamic Fuels has successfully applied for and received EPA Part 79 Registration for drop-in renewable fuels.

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APRIL 27, 2012

Business-as-usual’ projections of future conversion rates, based on historical rates over the past two decades, indicate that 6–9 Mha of peatland in insular Southeast Asia may be converted to plantations by the year 2020, unless land use planning policies or markets for products change. Chris Malins.

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JULY 19, 2011

The application deadline is Friday, 12 August 2011, at 5pm EDT. Funding to cover the parts and labor for vehicle conversions will be provided under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program. Vehicles should be of at least $5,800 in value and covered by current EPA Certifications for propane autogas operation.

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APRIL 30, 2011

BAF’ proprietary bi-fuel CNG-gasoline system for the Ford F-250/350 pickup and the E-250/350 vans will be available on 1 May 1, 2011. This bi-fuel system will carry EPA OBD-II certification and will be fully compliant with FMVSS 303 (crash-tested).

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MARCH 8, 2011

L&P CVP, along with Landi Renzo, is displaying a Ford E250 commercial van upfit with a dedicated CNG alternative fuel system at the 2011 Green Truck Summit and Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

The Soperton Plant will initially use woody biomass from nearby timber operations, but plans to experiment with other types of renewable biomass as feedstock for the conversion process, including herbaceous feedstocks like miscanthus and switchgrass. cellulosic ethanol—in 2010.

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MAY 5, 2009

Example of results from EPA lifecycle analyses in the NPRM. EPA is soliciting peer review scientific feedback to ensure that the rule when finalized contains the best available science. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. EPA is seeking comments on the proposal for 60 days. Click to enlarge. The proposed rule includes that.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

While this vehicle is used extensively by Frito-Lay, the first customer for the fuel system conversion, other fleets will also be able to utilize this technology to make the switch to propane autogas. liter, 2-valve V-8 engine and planned for first quarter 2011 production. The E-350 DRW cutaway will be based on the Ford 5.4-liter,

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JANUARY 24, 2012

In light of its joint venture with DSM, POET said it will not utilize the loan guarantee it was awarded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) on 23 September 2011 to finance Project LIBERTY. In an analysis of the Renewable Fuel Standard, the US EPA projected 7.8 Earlier post.) Beyond that, the US.

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MAY 19, 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and the Department of Transportation, through are jointly developing the proposed rulemaking. If ultimately adopted, these standards would represent a harmonized and consistent national policy pursuant to the separate statutory frameworks under which EPA and DOT operate.

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APRIL 17, 2013

In 2011, studies found that the Achates two-stroke opposed-piston engine could support an indicated thermal efficiency of up to 53% ( earlier post ). The OP4 could meet LEV 3 requirements (also presumably US EPA Tier 3) with DOC, DPF and 85% aftertreatment NO x conversion. Compared to the Ford 6.7L for the Powerstroke.

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JUNE 6, 2013

The HEV demonstrator, which was first retrofitted and put into fleet duty by Ecotality in November 2011, achieved the benchmark—and continues to run smoothly—in the varying temperatures and elevations of the Phoenix area in just under two-years of operation with no significant loss in battery capacity. Batteries Hybrids'

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

A new study on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the conversion and degradation of peatland in palm oil plantations in Southeast Asia has determined that past studies have generally significantly underestimated emissions associated with palm oil grown on peatland. —Page et al. —Dr Chris Malins of the ICCT. Hooijer, A.,

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JUNE 25, 2009

In April, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially registered Amyris’s renewable diesel fuel, making it the first time a hydrocarbon-based fuel made from plant-derived resources (earlier post) has been registered for commercial sale. A key attribute of the fuel is that it is a renewable hydrocarbon—i.e., Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 23, 2011

The outgoing model carries a 31/35/33 mpg US EPA rating.). But in todays’ market, 2011, and for the foreseeable future, mid-size is where the majority of the vehicles are. EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are 25 mpg city/35 highway; and 28 mpg combined is two more than the previous generation Camry. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 10, 2011

The new report, part of the World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2011 series, examines the key factors that could result in a more prominent role for natural gas in the global energy mix, and the implications for other fuels, energy security and climate change. Pipeline safety technologies should be included in natural gas RD&D programs.

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MARCH 12, 2010

The 2011 Ford Super Duty. Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. axle at launch for the 2011 model mated to the wide ratio span of the transmission. This conversion happens at about 250 °C.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Based primarily on an EPA teardown study, the committee’s estimates of the costs for turbocharging and downsizing range from close to zero additional cost, when converting from a V6 to a four-cylinder (I4) engine, to almost $1,000, when converting from a V8 to a V6 engine. National Academies Press, 2011).

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MARCH 7, 2011

Last year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected Dr. Liao as the recipient of the 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Academic Award for his work in genetically engineering microorganisms to make higher alcohols (those with more than two carbons in the molecule) from glucose or directly from carbon dioxide.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 The 250 g/mile of CO 2 equivalent emissions limit by EPA is equivalent to 35.5 These technologies are covered separately in the EPA RIA. Click to enlarge. Technologies.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

Mitsubishi’s North American-spec i-MiEV battery electric vehicle ( earlier post )—available in either an ES base model or upgrade SE trim package —will be available to test drive at US dealerships beginning in November 2011 with the first scheduled customer vehicle deliveries set to commence in early 2012.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. No announced plans.

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APRIL 16, 2009

Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. EPA declares CO2 a “threat to public health&# Alternative Energy Stocks The Time is Right for Gas-guzzler to Dual-mode EV Conversions Joel Makower: Two Steps Forward The Seven Sins of Greenwashing: Is Everybody Lying?

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FEBRUARY 13, 2009

The Senate version made substantial changes, expanding the type of vehicles qualifying for a credit, adding a credit for PHEV conversions, and doubling the 250,000 vehicle limitation to 500,000. Plug-in conversions made after 31 December 2011 are not eligible. The House bill made no provisions modifying the current credit.

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