Alternative Fuels, Carbon and Light

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

By 2030, annual PEV sales are estimated to be between 15% and 32% of the global light duty vehicle market, producing a global PEV population between 107 million and 190 million. These include vehicle availability, consumer awareness, charging infrastructure, and threats from competing alternative fuels or fuel efficiency solutions.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Future Plug-in Fuel

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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Gas F-150 Fuel Energy

UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

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JULY 27, 2013

Environmental achievements included ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved 12.1 Through the end of 2012, UPS has logged 295 million cumulative alternative fuel miles. year over year, while fuel use dropped 1.3%.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Miles 2017 Fuel

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.

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Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles

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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Carbon Transportation Fuel Vehicles

ExxonMobil expands participation in MIT Energy Initiative’s low-carbon research; Mobility of Future study

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

ExxonMobil said extended its support of the MIT Energy Initiative’s (MITEI) low-carbon energy research and education mission by renewing its status as a founding member for another five years. With its renewed membership, ExxonMobil will expand its participation in MITEI’s Low-Carbon Energy Centers.

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MIT Carbon Future Energy

EU-funded project develops diesel engine for light helicopters

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APRIL 22, 2014

EU-funded scientists developed a novel 320 kW (429 hp) diesel engine for light helicopters as an alternative to conventional turboshaft engines. The technology demonstrated substantial reductions in fuel consumption and emissions.

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Light Diesel Engine Fuel Economy

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

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

. $900 million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure. 15 million zero- and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply. $15 15 million for low-carbon fuels. $10 118 million for ZEV manufacturing. $90 90 million for hydrogen refueling infrastructure. $97 10 million for workforce development.

Transportation

Transportation California Emissions Energy

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. Let’s not forget our carbon footprint.

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Carbon Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric

California ARB staff considering including alternative jet fuel in Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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MARCH 17, 2017

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff is considering including alternative jet fuel (AJF) in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). In 2009, the ARB approved the LCFS regulation to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuel used in California by at least 10% by 2020 from a 2010 baseline.

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Standards Fuel California Carbon

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

By adding H 2 -engine testing, Tenneco is well-positioned to provide technology solutions that can help to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions of future combustion engine generations to achieve global climate goals faster. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell.

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Hydrogen Engine Oil Emissions

CMA CGM creates US$1.5B fund to accelerate energy transition in shipping and logistics

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Shipping major CMA CGM Group is creating a Special Fund for Energies to accelerate its energy transition and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. The Fund is structured around four lines of focus: First focus: Supporting the development and production of renewable fuels. The Fund will be backed by a US$1.5-billion

Energy

Energy Carbon Hydrogen Gas-Electric

EC proposes 30% CO2 reduction from 2021 to 2030 for light-duty vehicles

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The proposal also includes the already established EU fleet wide targets for 2020/2021 of 95 g CO 2 /km for passenger cars and 147 g CO 2 /km for light commercial vehicles, both of which are based on the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) test procedure. As a consequence, a zero-emission vehicle is counted more than a low-emission vehicle.

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Light CO2 Vehicles Clean

Stellantis investing £100 million to transform Ellesmere Port for BEV production

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JULY 7, 2021

In addition, there will be further support to enable a pathway to carbon neutrality for the plant by the middle of this decade. These light commercial vehicles and their passenger car variants, are all powered by a 100kW (136hp) motor with a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery. Electric Passenger Car. Vauxhall Combo-e. Vauxhall Combo-e Life.

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Production Lithium Ion Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels

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. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy

Eni and FCA develop A20: 15% methanol, 5% ethanol high-octane gasoline blend

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APRIL 24, 2019

Within the scope of an agreement signed in November 2017 ( earlier post ), Eni and FCA have developed “A20”, a new fuel with a low level of emissions due to its 15% methanol and 5% bio-ethanol alcohol content.

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Gasoline 2001 Italy Alternative Fuels

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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NOVEMBER 24, 2019

They assumed mitigation is achieved through global economy-wide carbon pricing after 2030. We also test a case in which fuel cell electric vehicles running on hydrogen comprise 5% of the LDV fleet in the US. Several factors influence an individual’s decision to adopt an alternative fuel vehicle, such as a battery electric vehicle.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels

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 2020-2023 Investment Plan Update for the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program (formerly known as the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program) prioritizes funding for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, related workforce development and manufacturing. million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure.

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Transportation Emissions California Energy

Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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MAY 4, 2016

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. In their study, Bishop et al. Credit: ACS, Bishop et al. Click to enlarge. —Bishop et al.

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Emissions Fleet Light Taxi

ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

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JUNE 13, 2013

Each colored stacked bar represents credits generated via low carbon fuels; the red line represents the deficits from forecasted CARBOB and ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) consumption. The LCFS requires a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity (in gCO 2 e/MJ) of transportation fuels by 2020, as measured on a lifecycle basis.

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California Carbon Fuel Standards

CalEPA contracting with University of California for studies on vehicle emissions and fossil fuel demand and supply

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

Study 2: Identify strategies to decrease demand and supply of fossil fuels, while managing the decline of fossil fuel use in a way that is economically responsible and sustainable.

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California Universal Supplies Emissions

UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The improvements in these new package cars came from real-world experience in our alternative fuel Rolling Laboratory, which earlier this year hit a 1 billion miles driven milestone.

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Hybrid Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy Mississippi

NPC report to Energy Secretary finds light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could reduce per-mile GHG at least 40% by 2050; additional strategies required for further reductions

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Projected range of impact of demand, fuel efficiency improvements, and alternative fuel-vehicle systems on light-duty fleet GHG emissions. On a stand-alone basis, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles have the potential to reduce per-mile GHG emissions by at least 40% in 2050, relative to 2005 average fleet levels.

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Light Miles Energy Lithium Ion

Tech: Renewable Diesel: A Sustainable Substitute

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 17, 2024

A Fuel Switch for Today Continues To Evolve In the past, renewable diesel was considered a niche product that failed to attract mainstream investor interest. Today, it is a cost-neutral way for fleet owners to achieve their goals by allowing them to convert an entire diesel-powered fleet to alternative fuel overnight.

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Renewable Diesel Oakland Fleet

ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. Kappanna (2014) “ In-use emissions testing of light-duty diesel vehicles in the US ”. diesels and one 3.0L

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Diesel Emissions Light Los Angeles

MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

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MARCH 29, 2022

Through the Zeti ZERO platform, MEEF will be able to monitor real-time data on vehicle telematics and the overall carbon savings of the fleet based on the total mileage. This is MEEF’s fourth investment in the low carbon mobility sector. Breathe analytics technology provides the intelligence to manage its operations proactively.

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London Vehicles Gasoline-Electric Fleet

Brookhaven study finds carbon availability is a key metabolic factor controlling oil biosynthesis in algae

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JUNE 18, 2012

Now, scientists at the US Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) have countered two long-held misconceptions about oil production in algae by showing that ramping up the microbes’ overall metabolism by feeding them more carbon increases oil production as the organisms continue to grow.

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Oil Carbon Available Supplies

CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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MARCH 11, 2020

The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed.

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Fully Electric Electric Electrical Diesel

Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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JULY 13, 2021

Only under the final scenario—named “Forced Revitalization”—in which the pandemic’s disruptive impact to the global economy and mobility combined with strong government intervention to accelerate alternative technologies did oil demand decline after 2025. C temperature rise along the net zero carbon trajectory.

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Oil Climate Global Stimulus Package

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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APRIL 2, 2010

Light trucks. This approach would allow credit trading among all vehicles a manufacturer produces, both cars and light trucks, as well as between companies. Eligible innovative technologies include those that are used in one or more current vehicle models, but that are not yet in widespread use in the light-duty fleet.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV

California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure. $30 The investment plan also allocates $10 million for production of zero- and near-zero-carbon fuels. The program has invested nearly $830 million to more than 600 projects covering a broad spectrum of alternative fuels and technologies. The plan calls for: $32.7

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Clean Cleaning Transportation California

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Building these fueling stations is a solid future investment for UPS. Since vehicles represent approximately 35 percent of UPS’s carbon footprint, a cornerstone of the company’s environmental strategy is to support the development and use of lower-emission alternative fuels.

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Cost Of Building Las Vegas Alternative Fuels

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

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The plan also supports in-state ZEV manufacturing, workforce training and development, and near- and zero-emission fuel production. The plan includes: $314 million for light-duty electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 25 million for zero-and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply.

Transportation

Transportation California Emissions Manufacturer

Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

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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. Added wood biomass biofuel production pathways, considering carbon temporal effects. Implemented new pathways for fuel cell electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles powered by gaseous hydrogen.

Transportation

Transportation Pollution Alternative Fuels Gasoline-Electric

Los Alamos and Oberon Fuels receive DOE funding to produce renewable hydrogen from renewable DME (rDME)

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JUNE 25, 2021

The modeling and experimental outcomes of this project will be used as the foundational underpinnings to scale the process further from 25 to 500 kg of renewable hydrogen per day, which exceeds what an average hydrogen filling station currently uses per-day for light-duty vehicles.

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Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Waste

MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

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APRIL 3, 2010

A new MIT report outlines a system-oriented set of coordinated policies to help the light-duty vehicle sector reduce petroleum-based consumption and its accompanying global warming emissions. Vehicle fuel consumption depends on the combination of powertrain and fuel used, as well as how the vehicle is driven. Heywood et al.,

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MIT Emissions Light Climate Change

DHL Express adds 100 more propane autogas vans for pickup and delivery fleet

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JULY 26, 2012

The new Ford E-250 cargo vans, each equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel system, will be on the road by late August 2012 and will support DHL Express pickup and delivery service within California, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas.

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Fleet Alternative Fuels Missouri Louisiana

California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

The network of transportation technology and infrastructure, in turn, shapes and is shaped by development and land use patterns that can either support or detract from a more sustainable, low carbon, multi-modal transportation future. Continue LCFS activities, with increasing stringency of at least 18% reduction in carbon intensity (CI).

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Climate Change Climate 2017 California

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Fuel economy. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA

California Adopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, with Indirect Land Use Change Effects for Biofuels

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APRIL 24, 2009

At its meeting on Thursday, the California Air Resources Board adopted a regulation that will implement Governor Schwarzenegger’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( earlier post ) calling 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.

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California Carbon Standards Fuel

Lux: micro-hybrids will provide the most economical path for automakers to meet 2025 fuel efficiency targets

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JANUARY 6, 2016

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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Hybrid Fuel Alternative Fuels Energy Storage

Plastic Omnium expects to double sales from India to Euro 400 million in 5 years | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The company is looking to establish India as a technical hub for research and development while exploring new offerings in the alternative fuel market. Plastic Omnium is a key player in the car module space with its bumpers and tailgates, and exterior systems as well as in plastic fuel tank systems.

India

India Sale Carbon Fiber Alternative Fuels

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

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MARCH 15, 2013

The project identifies possible paths to a low-carbon, low-petroleum future in the US transportation sector, and also looks beyond technology to examine the marketplace, consumer behavior, industry capabilities, and infrastructure. The transportation sector accounts for 71% of total US petroleum consumption and 33% of total carbon emissions.

Transportation

Transportation Hydrogen Fuel Light

Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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AUGUST 9, 2019

This study sheds light on the urban passenger transport sector in China, which accounted for around 20% (188 MtCO 2 ) of the total carbon emissions of the transport sector in 2016, and aims to answer whether the CO 2 emissions from the urban passenger transport sector can reach its peak before 2030 and how to reach the peak.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions China Taxi

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

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

UPS sets 2017 goal of 1 billion alternative fuel miles

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

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

ExxonMobil expands participation in MIT Energy Initiative’s low-carbon research; Mobility of Future study

EU-funded project develops diesel engine for light helicopters

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

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

California ARB staff considering including alternative jet fuel in Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

CMA CGM creates US$1.5B fund to accelerate energy transition in shipping and logistics

EC proposes 30% CO2 reduction from 2021 to 2030 for light-duty vehicles

Stellantis investing £100 million to transform Ellesmere Port for BEV production

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

Eni and FCA develop A20: 15% methanol, 5% ethanol high-octane gasoline blend

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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

Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

CalEPA contracting with University of California for studies on vehicle emissions and fossil fuel demand and supply

UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

NPC report to Energy Secretary finds light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could reduce per-mile GHG at least 40% by 2050; additional strategies required for further reductions

Tech: Renewable Diesel: A Sustainable Substitute

ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

MEEF funds 100 Tesla Model 3s for vehicle-as-a-service provider Breathe

Brookhaven study finds carbon availability is a key metabolic factor controlling oil biosynthesis in algae

CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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

Argonne updates GREET and AFLEET tools for transportation technologies analysis

Los Alamos and Oberon Fuels receive DOE funding to produce renewable hydrogen from renewable DME (rDME)

MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

DHL Express adds 100 more propane autogas vans for pickup and delivery fleet

California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

California Adopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, with Indirect Land Use Change Effects for Biofuels

Lux: micro-hybrids will provide the most economical path for automakers to meet 2025 fuel efficiency targets

Plastic Omnium expects to double sales from India to Euro 400 million in 5 years | Autocar Professional

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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