Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2012

Schematic diagram of a shale gas well following hydraulic fracture treatment, with the relative depths of local water wells shown for scale. Formation depths and horizontal well length varies; numbers shown are approximate length and depth averages in North America. The upper right inset shows the fractures (yellow) created during hydraulic fracture treatment in stages.

Oil-Sands 250

Oil-Sands Gas Water Oil 250

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a funding opportunity announcement ( DE-FOA-0000739 ) to identify, evaluate, and select innovative pilot- or demonstration-scale integrated biorefineries that can produce hydrocarbon fuels that meet military specifications for JP-5 (jet fuel primarily for the Navy), JP-8 (jet fuel primarily for the Air Force), or F-76 (diesel).

Conversion 236

Conversion Carbon Fuel Clean 236

Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2012

TransFoil Systems Aerodynamic Trailer Skirts reports receiving independent verification of the fuel savings provided by its skirts for over-the-road trailers by the US EPA’s SmartWay Verification program. Trailer with skirts mounted. Source: Transfoil. Click to enlarge. The trailer skirts reduce aerodynamic drag and improve fuel economy. The skirts are being required by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on most 53 foot dry vans entering the state starting in 2013.

Fuel 225

Fuel EPA Fuel Economy California 225