Alternative Fuels, Carbon and Emissions

BMW Motorrad Motorsport partners with NORDOEL in DeCarTrans alternative fuels project

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MARCH 30, 2023

BMW Motorrad Motorsport is preparing intensively for this and is closely involved in the development of such alternative fuels, as a partner of the company NORDOEL as part of the federally funded joint project DeCarTrans. NORDOEL provides us with alternative fuels, which we test on our engine test bench under different conditions.

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Cummins and Chevron advance strategic collaboration; focus on lower carbon-intensity fuels

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Cummins and Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation announced a memorandum of understanding to leverage complementary positioning in hydrogen, natural gas, and other lower carbon fuel value chains. At Cummins, we are working to bring our Destination Zero strategy to life, and we recognize we can’t do this alone.

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International Copper Association pledges to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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MARCH 10, 2023

In a new roadmap launched by the International Copper Association (ICA), members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions. This would result in a collective emissions reduction of up to 85% by 2050.

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Study finds carbon emissions benefits of reduction in oil demand depend on size of drop and global oil market structure

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

New research led by Mohammad Masnadi, assistant professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, offers a closer look at the relationship between decreasing demand for oil and a resilient, varied oil market—and the carbon footprint associated with both.

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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The funds will support the deployment of thousands of zero-emission trucks, school buses and transit buses to deliver clean air benefits to communities hit hardest by the impacts of pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. 15 million zero- and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. $15

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Transportation California Emissions Energy

Carbon Negative: Toyota Working On a Carbon Capture Filtration System

The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Toyota has taken an all-around beating for its decision to focus on a diverse array of alternative fuels and electrification options instead of going all-in on EVs, but that approach has started to look more prudent as other companies struggle with slower-than-expected growth. Image: Toyota] Become a TTAC insider.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? Are you aware of the most commonly used fuel in automobiles? The answer is petroleum fuels. The fossil fuels are highly significant in the global economy. The worlds’ energy requirements are mostly meet by these petroleum fuels.

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NASA and DLR to conduct joint flight tests on alternative fuel emissions with focus on ice crystals

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JANUARY 15, 2018

The focus will be on alternative fuel emissions and the characterisation of ice crystals in condensation trails (contrails), using biofuel as an example. The planned research flights are intended to determine particle emissions and how they affect cloud formation through contrails, thus investigating their impact on the climate.

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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

The California Air Resources Board last week approved the final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan ( earlier post ), a roadmap to reduce demand for petroleum by 94%, cut air pollution by 71%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85%, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

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FHWA proposes rulemaking for states and municipalities to track and reduce GHG emissions

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JULY 8, 2022

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ( NPRM ) for states and municipalities to track and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A Discretionary Grant Program for Charging and Fueling Infrastructure will provide $2.5

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Study finds using Fe-Ni-TiO2 activated nanoparticles as additive in biodiesel blend can improve performance and decrease emissions

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JULY 5, 2023

A team from Karabuk University in Turkey reports in a paper in the journal Biofuels that using Fe-Ni-TiO 2 /activated carbon (AC) nanoparticles as an additive in a diesel–biodiesel fuel blend can improve engine performance and decrease emissions.

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California reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels; enabling retail sales

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The upshot is that the new law makes the statutory changes necessary to enable retail sale of dimethyl ether (DME)-propane fuel blend. California-based Oberon Fuels, a producer of low-carbon dimethyl ether (DME) transportation fuel, celebrated the signing of California Assembly Bill 2663 into law. Oberon’s process.

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FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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MARCH 4, 2021

home of the world’s largest cargo airline, has set a goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040. To help reach this goal, FedEx is designating more than $2 billion of initial investment in three key areas: vehicle electrification; sustainable energy; and carbon sequestration. Sustainable Fuels. FedEx Corp.,

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CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Clean fuels replaced more than 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Source: CARB Carbon intensity for the LCFS program is measured through lifecycle analysis of a fuel which includes all steps from extraction, transport, and production.

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Clean Cleaning Diesel California

Study finds propane school buses significantly decrease NOx emissions compared to diesel

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AUGUST 5, 2019

According to a study commissioned by the Washington, DC-based Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), NO x emissions measured from propane autogas school buses were substantially lower than those measured from diesel school buses. For the stop-and-go route, NO x emissions were 34 times higher for the diesel school bus.

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UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

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JULY 27, 2013

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Environmental achievements included ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved 12.1

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Navigant Research: plug-in electric vehicles close to becoming leading alternative fuel platform, best positioned to lead future

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MARCH 14, 2019

This long-term growth is expected to be propelled by improving vehicle technology economics—a function of battery innovations, government transportation energy policies, oil price projections, and movements to price carbon. —Scott Shepard, senior research analyst with Navigant Research.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. McCollum et al. Click to enlarge.

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CARB moves forward with third-party verification for Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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JANUARY 30, 2020

California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) has supported an innovative revolution in alternative fuels. Those fuels have replaced more than 2.5 billion gallons of petroleum fuel in the past 12 months, providing Californians with cleaner alternatives. —CARB Executive Officer Richard Corey.

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A Carbon Correction Factor For Trucks? Don’t Be Fooled By The Oil Industry’s Latest Con

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The industry’s proposal is not about climate ambition or incentivising alternative fuels. Instead, it’s an attempt to slow down the transition to zero-emission trucks.

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Neste to receive €88M from EU toward green hydrogen and carbon capture & storage at Porvoo; SHARC

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The EU Innovation Fund will award a grant of €88 million to Neste’s green hydrogen and CO 2 capture & storage project, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the Porvoo refinery in Finland. The project introduces carbon capture and storage (CCS) and electrolysis solutions that allow decarbonization of production at the refinery.

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Ballard participating in H2PORTS project to demo hydrogen as alternative fuel in European ports; FCmove-HD

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Ballard Power Systems is participating in the H2PORTS project, which is aimed at facilitating a rapid transition at European ports from fossil fuels to low-carbon, zero-emission alternatives based on hydrogen and fuel cells. Earlier post.).

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Scania reports a 40% increase in sales of vehicles that run on alternative fuels and hybrids in 2016

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MARCH 29, 2017

The number of vehicles that Scania sold that run on alternative fuels and hybrids increased by 40 percent in 2016. A consultancy service that on average saves 12% in fuel and CO 2 emissions for customers, the number of Ecolution by Scania contracts signed in 2016 increased by 37% from 2015 to more than 2,700.

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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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MAY 31, 2021

The European Commission’s Joint Research Center recently published a report analyzing research and innovation (R&I) in low-emission alternative energy for transport in Europe. LNG: Liquefied natural gas; AF: Alternative Fuel; LNG: Compressed natural gas; FT: Fischer-Tropsch). Methane-based fuels (e.g.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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AUGUST 9, 2019

A team of researchers in China suggest that, in the context of promoting the use of clean fuel vehicles and increasing vehicle fuel efficiency, CO 2 emissions of China’s urban passenger transport sector could reach a peak of 225 MtCO 2 in 2030. Shifting to the alternative fuels also plays an important role.

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SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This process virtually eliminates carbon dioxide-emissions in steel production.

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California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

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APRIL 23, 2014

The approved 2014-2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for about 40% of California''s carbon emissions. million in incentives for 30 natural gas vehicle reservations.

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California Energy Commission approves $384M plan to accelerate zero-emission transportation; 50% of funds to benefit disadvantaged communities

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $384 million plan for critical clean transportation investments to boost the adoption of zero-emission cars and trucks and help the state reach its climate, clean energy and public health goals. 25 million for zero-and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. $10

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Transportation Emissions California Energy

Republic Services opens new CNG fueling station in Long Beach; >75% of local fleet powered by alternative fuel

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AUGUST 15, 2016

The additional CNG trucks have replaced older diesel-powered trucks, and bring the total number of alternative fuel vehicles operated by Republic Services of Long Beach to 147. The new fueling station is Republic’s second alternative fuels facility in Long Beach.

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In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

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APRIL 15, 2021

The common industry/NGO request comes ahead of the expected review of Europe’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (AFID) this year. This is urgent and crucial to encourage professional transport operators to make a swift transition to zero-emission vehicles, they said. he future is electric, even for trucks.

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Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

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MAY 5, 2020

Ingevity and Ozinga Energy are partnering to begin a field demonstration of adsorbed natural gas (ANG) bi-fuel pickup trucks. ANGP is working with Ingevity as its adsorbent manufacturer because of Ingevity’s global leadership in activated carbons for more than 100 years. Developed by Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc.

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Ricardo to invest £2.5M in hydrogen development and testing facility

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JANUARY 29, 2021

Designed to support the company’s existing work in hydrogen, fuel cells and green alternative fuels, the new facility will deliver state-of-the-art test and development to advance capability in both alternative fuels and electric vehicles. Ricardo announced an initial investment of £2.5 Earlier post.).

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AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

AT&T has deployed its 4,000 th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its US corporate fleet. The vehicles are part of AT&T’s planned 10-year initiative to invest up to $565 million to replace approximately 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative fuel models through 2018.

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CalEPA to hold public workshop on new strategies to achieve carbon neutrality in transportation; vehicles and fuels

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 California State Budget authorizes $3 million for two studies focused on the state’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Study 1 - Identify strategies to significantly reduce emissions from vehicles and to achieve carbon neutrality in that sector.

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DLR: cleaner aircraft emissions reduce the climate impact of contrail cirrus

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Impact of a reduction in initial ice crystal number, as may be caused by reduced soot emissions, on global contrail cirrus properties. In our theoretical estimates, we found that a significant reduction in soot emissions is required to reduce the climate impact of contrails effectively. —Ulrike Burkhardt. —Burkhardt et al.

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Climate Cleaner Emissions Alternative Fuels

United and Oxy collaborate with syn-bio company Cemvita to produce SAF from CO2 using microbes

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APRIL 8, 2022

United Airlines Ventures (UAV) and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV) announced a collaboration with Houston-based biotech firm Cemvita Factory to commercialize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) intended to be developed through a new process using carbon dioxide and synthetic microbes.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. Shipping must change, and we must contribute technical measures, operational measures and alternative fuels to meet the challenges we are tackling.

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APTA: 35.6% of US public transit buses use alternative fuels or hybrid technology as of 1 Jan 2011

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MAY 6, 2013

of US public transportation buses use alternative fuels or hybrid technology, as of January 1, 2011. billion gallons of gasoline use and 37 million metric tons of carbon emission every year. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recently reported that 35.6% APTA statistics for early 2011 show that 18.6%

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California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

billion plan to close the state’s funding gap to speed up the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure build-out in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035. 25 million for zero-and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply.

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Transportation California Emissions Manufacturer

AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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MAY 3, 2023

Nikola and its Southern California dealer, Tom’s Truck Centers, will support AJR Trucking in securing its voucher application to CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project “HVIP) program with the expectation of receiving $270,000 per FCEV in point-of-sale incentives.

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

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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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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

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JUNE 15, 2017

Cummins currently delivers zero emissions natural gas engine systems that are a great fit for urban areas addressing air quality issues and requirements. Natural gas engine technology can have a very low carbon footprint and can even be considered carbon negative when paired with renewable natural gas.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. EPA Trends report.

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport partners with NORDOEL in DeCarTrans alternative fuels project

Cummins and Chevron advance strategic collaboration; focus on lower carbon-intensity fuels

International Copper Association pledges to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Study finds carbon emissions benefits of reduction in oil demand depend on size of drop and global oil market structure

California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

Carbon Negative: Toyota Working On a Carbon Capture Filtration System

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

NASA and DLR to conduct joint flight tests on alternative fuel emissions with focus on ice crystals

CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

FHWA proposes rulemaking for states and municipalities to track and reduce GHG emissions

Study finds using Fe-Ni-TiO2 activated nanoparticles as additive in biodiesel blend can improve performance and decrease emissions

California reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels; enabling retail sales

FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

Study finds propane school buses significantly decrease NOx emissions compared to diesel

UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

Navigant Research: plug-in electric vehicles close to becoming leading alternative fuel platform, best positioned to lead future

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

CARB moves forward with third-party verification for Low Carbon Fuel Standard

A Carbon Correction Factor For Trucks? Don’t Be Fooled By The Oil Industry’s Latest Con

Neste to receive €88M from EU toward green hydrogen and carbon capture & storage at Porvoo; SHARC

Ballard participating in H2PORTS project to demo hydrogen as alternative fuel in European ports; FCmove-HD

Scania reports a 40% increase in sales of vehicles that run on alternative fuels and hybrids in 2016

JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

California Energy Commission approves $384M plan to accelerate zero-emission transportation; 50% of funds to benefit disadvantaged communities

Republic Services opens new CNG fueling station in Long Beach; >75% of local fleet powered by alternative fuel

In Europe, industry and environmentalists call for binding targets for infrastructure for zero-emission trucks

Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

Ricardo to invest £2.5M in hydrogen development and testing facility

AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle

CalEPA to hold public workshop on new strategies to achieve carbon neutrality in transportation; vehicles and fuels

DLR: cleaner aircraft emissions reduce the climate impact of contrail cirrus

United and Oxy collaborate with syn-bio company Cemvita to produce SAF from CO2 using microbes

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

APTA: 35.6% of US public transit buses use alternative fuels or hybrid technology as of 1 Jan 2011

California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

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

Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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