Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2019

Subject to planning and funding decisions, the plant is due to begin construction in 2021 and to start producing commercial volumes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024. British Airways intends to purchase jet fuel produced at the plant for use in its aircraft.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

This $130-million dollar investment in CNG capacity for 2018 builds on previous UPS investments of $100 million dollars in 2016 and $90 million dollars in 2017. UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2015

UPS has entered into an agreement to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) for its delivery vehicle fleet from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. The deal signifies UPS’ plan to expand significantly its use of renewable natural gas for its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. Clean Energy Fuels, co-founded by T.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. That allows us to invest for the long-term, rather than planning around near-term fluctuations in fuel pricing.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The most recent GREET versions are the GREET1 2017 version for fuel-cycle analysis and GREET2 2017 version for vehicle-cycle analysis. Various sources are used to provide default cost data, including the Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act awards.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

UPS announced plans to purchase and deploy 1,400 new CNG vehicles over the next year, representing a 27.5% increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. billion km) in this fleet by the end of 2017. UPS CNG package truck. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2019

The four scenarios presented demonstrate that given moderate increases in alternative fuel supply and continued growth in electric vehicle sales, compliance could be readily achieved with a 10% carbon intensity reduction target for 2028 under a Clean Fuels Program for Washington State.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2015

Neste, Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Solazyme will supply renewable diesel to UPS to help facilitate the company’s shift to move more than 12% of its purchased ground fuel from conventional diesel and gasoline fuel to alternative fuels by the end of 2017.

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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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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2016

The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L Workhorse and AMP Electric Vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2018

million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. In 2014, Big Blue Bus became the first transit agency in Southern California to purchase buses with near-zero compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

SEUL is a two-year project that commenced in April 2017. Electric vehicles are an integral component within UPS’s alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. These initiatives will help UPS attain its goal of one in four new vehicles purchased by 2020 being an alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicle.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As of 2017 , commuting to and from work accounted for 30 percent of all miles of passenger travel driven at the local level in the U.S. Private fleet EV purchases are increasing at a faster rate overall than consumer EV purchases. But this ignores the vital role businesses can―and will need to―play in the process.

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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

The order has operational directives for building and fleet management, electricity generation, water use, waste management and purchasing. Through more efficient Federal operations, agency direct greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by at least 40% over the next decade, the order suggests.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has deployed 40 Nissan Altima Hybrids as the first alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked and unmarked patrol cars in the Police Department’s fleet. To meet its 30% reduction goal by 2017, the City must produce 1.68 City government accounts for approximately 6.5%

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

The market has certainly taken some unexpected turns—we’re seeing very interesting, if nascent developments from alternative fuel providers that are both encouraging and reflective of the market-based approach of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. —Philip Sheehy, analyst for ICF International. 2019 and 2020).

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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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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2025, due to incorporation of the model year 2017 to 2025 GHG and CAFE standards for LDVs. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. quadrillion Btu in 2011 to 14.0

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Municipal fleet electrification.

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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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EV Connect

AUGUST 2, 2021

How Tax Credits for EV Charging Stations Work Most consumers are aware of tax credits for individual electric-vehicle purchases, but many business owners may not be aware of similar (and larger) credits for electric-vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). It covers 30% of the cost for equipment and installation, up to $30,000.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2009

The prospects for FT jet fuels depend crucially on construction of a few pioneer commercial plants in the next few years. Other key findings from the report include: Alternative-fuel production benefits commercial aviation regardless of its use in aviation. million bpd. billion and $8.3 billion, according to the report.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro FE Hybrid. Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV.

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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. An estimated 68 stations are needed to support the anticipated rollout of these vehicles in 2015-2017. Roughly 24 stations are built or in development. $15

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EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

In the 20 year period of 1997-2017, the average miles per gallon (MPG) of new passenger cars increased to 39.4 Some (but not all) of the fuel tax approaches that have been proposed include: Tire Tax: This approach adds an additional tax on the purchase of tires. MPG from 28.7. This is an increase of 10.7 miles or 37 percent.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. The company exudes confidence and optimism.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 22, 2021

2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Road Test: 2017 Nissan Pathfinder. Story and photos by John Faulkner. At least that’s what Mazda says. Compelling Exterior.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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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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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

This factor too, means hydrogen powered FCEV will always be far more expensive to purchase and operate than a simple battery electric vehicle. . They require all the component parts of the simpler pure battery electric vehicle plus expensive fuel cells and hydrogen storage systems. Fletcher, S., Hill and Wang. Lambert, F.,

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final. mpg by 2025.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

The need for more stations is necessary if this fuel is to ever gain consumer acceptance for their everyday vehicles. An alternative fuel Lexus with a Toyota badge For now, Californians have the opportunity to own a very nice electric car powered by compressed hydrogen gas. 50 per mile just for fuel.

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The tax credit is retroactive and can be applied to installations made as early as 2017. Rebates of up to $80,000 for purchasing and installing commercial chargers are offered in LA, Orange Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Commercial properties can qualify for rebates of up to 75% or as much as $2,500 for new EVSE purchases.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But it has yet to catch on with consumers, which is no small thing as the state of California has spent more than $300 million since 2012 for consumer rebates, fueling stations, the purchase of transit buses and grants subsidizing the development of hydrogen-powered freight trucks. Pricing, Purchase Incentive and Warranties.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Chevrolet is also making charging more convenient with a new Dual Level Charge Cord , which may eliminate the need to purchase a separate home charger. Chevrolet will also cover the cost of standard installation of Level 2 charging outlet for customers who purchase or lease a 2022 Bolt EUV. Both models may be eligible for HOV stickers.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The outlook for oil demand differs sharply between the three scenarios, primarily as a result of the different assumptions about government policies, such as fuel efficiency standards, removal of end-user subsidies and support for alternative fuels, and the extent to which they succeed in curbing oil demand.

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