Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2017

In May 2014, the DLR research aircraft Falcon took to the air, equipped with advanced instrumentation and operated by a crew of specialists from the DLR Institute of Atmospheric Physics and DLR Flight Operations in the United States. The joint research flights in May 2014 were a highlight of this longstanding cooperation.

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Climate Emissions DC Alternative Fuels 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. To provide more diverse vehicle and fuel options, DOE will continue to develop advanced batteries and fuel cells, encourage vehicle electrification, and work with partners to address barriers to widespread adoption of all-electric-drive vehicles.

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2014 2018 Energy Climate Change 225

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

In 2014, 24,000 routes—nearly half of all US routes—were optimized with ORION. Global routes outside of the US will be deployed after 2017 to further reduce miles driven, vehicle maintenance, fuel use and CO 2 emissions. By the end of 2017, UPS anticipates logging one billion miles from its alternative fuel fleet.

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Miles Alternative Fuels Fleet 2003 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

By transitioning exclusively to Redeem by 2025 and by achieving zero carbon-intensity, Clean Energy would outdistance other alternative fuels, including electricity for EVs, which are not excepted to hit that mark until 2045. —Andrew J. Littlefair, president and CEO, Clean Energy.

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Gas 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2015

Red Rock Biofuels LLC will produce approximately three million gallons of low-carbon, renewable jet fuel per year for FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation. The agreement runs through 2024, with first delivery expected in 2017. Earlier post.). —Terry Kulesa, co-founder and CEO of Red Rock.

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Renewable Supplies Fuel Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2015

drop-in hydrocarbon) renewable diesel production from Euglena since June 2014. Construction is estimated to start in summer 2016 and to be completed by the end of 2017, with the planned start of operations in the first half of 2018. Itochu Enex will supply fuel feedstock other than the microalgae. Earlier post.).

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Japan Renewable Diesel Isuzu 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The 10% reduction target comprises: a 6% reduction in the greenhouse gas intensity of fuels by 2020, with intermediate indicative targets of 2% by 2014 and 4% by 2017; an additional 2% reduction subject to developments in new technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS); and.

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2020 Transportation Carbon Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2018

Nationally recognized for its long-standing commitment to a cleaner environment, the entire fleet operates on alternative fuels, including renewable natural gas (RNG), a form of liquefied and compressed natural gas (LNG/CNG), which helps cut emissions by up to 90%. Earlier post.).

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Fleet Engine Los Angeles Gas-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2012

With an estimated 53,000 vehicles on the road in the 2017 timeframe, more than 100 stations would be necessary to ensure the network has enough capacity for these additional vehicles. progresses through pre-commercial (2012-2014) and early commercialization (2015-2017).

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Hydrogen 2015 California Commercial 265

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Chrysler Light Hybrid Dodge 268

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

A number of alternative fuels are presumed to have a full fuel cycle carbon intensity that meets the compliance schedules; these include: electricity; hydrogen; a hydrogen blend; fossil CNG derived from North American sources; Bio-CNG; Bio-LNG; and Bio-L-CNG. Alternative Diesel Fuels. Diesel and Diesel Substitutes.

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Carbon California Fuel Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

Reduce fleet-wide per-mile greenhouse gas emissions from agency fleet vehicles, relative to a baseline of emissions in fiscal year 2014, to achieve a minimum 4% reduction by end of fiscal 2017; a minimum 15% reduction by the end of fiscal 2021; and a minimum 30% reduction by the end of fiscal 2025.

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Obama PHEV Fleet Vehicles 150

EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, there were over 50,000 locations per Alternative Fuel Data Center. Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. Public and Private Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. EVSE Ports. EVSE Ports. Station Locations. Federal EV Charging Incentives.

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Commercial Charging Tax Credit Alternative Fuels 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

This new guidance is effective beginning with the 2017 model year. Prior to MY 2017 the road-load confirmation procedures specified in Advisory Circular 55c (issued in 1988) will continue to be used. —Patrick Merritt, principal scientist in the Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2013

BNSF railway will also begin testing a small number of locomotives using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel later this year. Commercial production of HPDI locomotives by EMD is expected in 2017. Westport has also been collaborating with Caterpillar Inc. Natural Gas Rail'

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Production Gas 2012 Diesel 247

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Fueling infrastructure must be in place to support the successful introduction of these vehicles.

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. An estimated 68 stations are needed to support the anticipated rollout of these vehicles in 2015-2017.

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013 295

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

2017, in Miami during a visit to the United States and appeared in federal court there on Monday. Bernd Gottweis: from 2007 until October 2014, Gottweis worked for VW as a supervisor with responsibility for Quality Management and Product Safety. This case has been assigned to US District Judge Sean F. Schmidt was arrested on 7 Jan.

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United States Diesel EPA Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The net import share of petroleum and other liquids product supplied falls from 26% in 2014 to 15% in 2025 and then rises slightly to 17% in 2040 in the Reference case. The United States transitions from being a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter by 2017 in all cases. With greater U.S.

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2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2016

The purpose of the annual ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship, established in 2014, is to encourage young professors and scholars to pursue research in green energy technology that may promote the development of next-generation vehicles capable of utilizing alternative fuels.

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Toyota Green Energy 2016 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When we reviewed the 2017 Mirage, Mitsubishi said it is a “small car for big city life” and a “value equation…of top fuel economy, attractive pricing and one of the best new car warranties.” Road Test: 2014 Nissan Versa Note. Clean Fleet Report agreed then and now. Story and Photos by John Faulkner. [

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Mitsubishi MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

The investment is so far the largest single investment by a US airline in alternative fuels. This alternative fuel will be a drop-in fuel that meets all of the airline’s technical requirements and specifications, and will power the aircraft in the same way as conventional jet fuel. Earlier post.)

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Renewable Fuel Alternative Fuels Los Angeles 150

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. Based on automaker surveys, the number of fuel-cell vehicles in California is projected to grow from about 350 in 2011 to 53,000 by 2017. million for natural gas. $25

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2012 Green Vehicles 2013 California 225

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

A bipartisan group of House members led by Congressmen John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) and including Eliot Engel (D, New York-17), Steve Israel (D, New York-2) and Roscoe Bartlett (R-Maryland-6) introduced the technology-neutral Open Fuel Standard (OFS) Act (HR 1687).

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Standards Fuel New York Alternative Fuels 231

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

First Drive: 2017 Tesla Model X P100D ; Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks ; Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3. BMW Takes Middle Path to Electrification ; Road Test: 2014 BMW i3. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class. Autopilot remains somewhat controversial. Road Test: 2019 BMW i8 Roadster.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

The new rules strengthen the greenhouse gas standard for 2017 models and beyond. The modified Clean Fuels Outlet ( CFO ) regulation is intended to assure ultra-clean fuels such as hydrogen are available to meet vehicle demands brought on by these amendments to the ZEV program. LEV III Board Book. ZEV Board Book. CFO Board Book.

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Clean Cleaning California Cars 265

Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

GM developed the new engines for the company’s global vehicle portfolio; the engines will power many of the company’s highest-volume small cars and compact crossovers, including the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze specifically tailored for China, which launches in 2014 as a 2015 model. By 2017, more than 2.5 turbocharged and 1.5L

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Engine GM Oil-Sands Oil 261

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

Looking at the 134 different car models available in 2013, 64 (49%) include a model that already meets the 2014 mpg CAFE standard. Thirty-two (24%) have a model that meets the 2017 standard and 12 models (9%) already meet the 2025 standard. New vehicle technology is becoming more efficient, which is an encouraging sign.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281