Alternative Fuels, America, Cleaner and Resource

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

The plan as outlined also calls for further work on advanced biofuels, advanced batteries and fuel cell technologies in every transportation mode. In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet.

Obama

Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The NZ engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) meeting the 0.02 Big Blue Bus will use the grant approved by the MSRC partially to fund the purchase of 58 new Cummins-Westport 8.9L

Purchase

Purchase Engine Los Angeles North America

Volkswagen Group opts for LNG-fueled car carriers

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The two ships, with a length of 200 m and a capacity of about 4,500 vehicles, are to be used for vehicle shipment between Europe and North America. Alternative LNG drive systems for ships reduce air pollutant emissions significantly—CO 2 by up to 25% and NO x by up to 30%, particulate matter by up to 60% and SO x by as much as 100%.

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Fuel Mariner Cars North America

California approves sale of DME as compression-ignition engine fuel

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The approval of the quality specifications opens the way for public sale of the fuel. Volvo Trucks is continuing to invest in DME because it delivers diesel-like performance with propane-like handling and will provide a faster ROI for truck customers than other alternative fuels. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

California

California Fuel Engine Sale

California ARB: GHG emissions fell below 1990 levels for first time in 2016; down 13% from 2004 peak; transportation emissions up 2%

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that greenhouse gas emissions in California in 2016 fell below 1990 levels for the first time since emissions peaked in 2004—a reduction roughly equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road or saving 6 billion gallons of gasoline a year.

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2004 2016 Emissions California

Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2011

Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. America holds only about two percent of the world’s proven oil reserves. And we have to do it quickly.

Obama

Obama Oil Gas-Electric Purchase

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2017

According to the report, potentially large increases in BC emissions may occur in the Arctic, further exacerbating warming, if ships are diverted from the Panama and Suez canals to take advantage of shorter routes to and from Asia, Europe, and North America. An even stronger approach would be to prohibit the use of petroleum-based fuels (e.g.,

Oil

Oil Panama Emissions Fuel

What is NEVI Program?

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At the heart of this transformative journey is the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, a visionary project that promises to reshape America’s highways and byways. The program primarily focuses on locations along federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, especially the Interstate Highway System.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels United States Charging Transportation

Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2016

The 5-year deal, worth an estimated $3 million per year, will enable BBB to continue using Clean Energy’s Redeem brand of renewable natural gas (RNG), rated up to 90% cleaner than diesel. LNG derived from biomethane is a low carbon fuel, which, under some conditions, offers a carbon intensity (CI) equal to or lower than that of electricity.

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Clean Cleaning Renewable Fleet

Perspective: Ending Oils Monopolya Blueprint for Mobility Choice

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Perspective by Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council. 1 ] Our dependence on oil also means that America must support military engagements in regions, such as the Persian Gulf, to defend energy sources, such as pipelines and sea lanes.

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Oil Transportation Congress Fuel Economy

Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The California LCFS calls for at least a 10% reduction from 2006 levels in the carbon intensity (measured in gCO 2 e/MJ) of California’s transportation fuels by 2020. This is a critical tool to help us break our dependence on fossil fuels. Tags: Climate Change Fuels Policy. LCFS Complaint.

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California Oil-Sands Oil 2005

CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. Renewable propane.

USA

USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline

High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Advances in high performance computing (HPC) resources are leading to a new frontier in engine and vehicle development, Wagner and Pannala suggested, including the ability to produce detailed simulations to generate benchmark data; engineering simulations to explore the design space (e.g., Neroorkar et al. Click to enlarge. 2012 DEER.

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Engine 2001 2012 Fuel

July/August '06 - Activists Promote the Film, Ford Retreats on Hybrids

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 28, 2006

Who Killed the Electric Car opens across America EAA chapters turn out for openings Summer 2006 has been all about “Who Killed the Electric Car?” Reviews of the movie by the score have been fueled by $75 per barrel oil and the fear of $4 per gallon gas. Plug In America has put together a list of actions we can take.

Ford

Ford Hybrid Sierra San Jose

Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117-169 ) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022 ” .

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Tax Credit Industrial Industry

The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The most contentious feature of the new law is a set of requirements aimed at encouraging automakers to produce vehicles and components in North America. The most contentious feature of the new law is a set of requirements aimed at encouraging automakers to produce vehicles and components in North America. Goin’ postal.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Tax North America Clean

EV Driven

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

Volkswagen Group opts for LNG-fueled car carriers

California approves sale of DME as compression-ignition engine fuel

California ARB: GHG emissions fell below 1990 levels for first time in 2016; down 13% from 2004 peak; transportation emissions up 2%

Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

What is NEVI Program?

Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

Perspective: Ending Oils Monopolya Blueprint for Mobility Choice

Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

July/August '06 - Activists Promote the Film, Ford Retreats on Hybrids

Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures

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