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Argonne LCA study finds many alternative fuels consume more water than petroleum and natural gas fuels

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They found that many alternative fuels consume larger quantities of water on a per km basis than traditional petroleum and natural gas pathways. The authors concluded that it will be important to consider the implications of transportation and energy policy changes on water resources in the future. —Lampert et al.

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Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

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In contrast to arguments that peak conventional oil production is imminent due to physical resource scarcity, a team from Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz has examined the alternative possibility of reduced oil use due to improved efficiency and oil substitution. Emissions Forecasts Fuels Oil' —Brandt et al.

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FT and FT blends significantly reduce gaseous and particulate emissions compared to conventional JP-8 fuel in helicopter engine

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The goal of their study was to understand how alternative fuels affect the primary PM emissions, the semi-volatile nature of the these emissions, and the potential for the emissions to form secondary PM. 3 , changes as the emissions are cooled and diluted in the atmosphere, complicating the definition of primary PM emission factors.

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Naysayer Alert – the hydrogen red herring

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The energy stored within hydrogen has been imparted from electrical energy through the electrolytic hydrogen production process or more likely in the refinement of fossil fuels such as coal seam (methane) gas – both are energy intensive processes in themselves. .

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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Modifies the definition of mixed fuel vehicle to include a vehicle which is capable of operating on compressed or liquefied natural gas and operates at 65% compressed or liquefied natural gas and not more than 35% petroleum-based fuel. Natural Gas. Title IV, Subtitle B, Part II, Subpart B, Section 4121.) The American Power Act.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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At the time of the press release, I could not find a definitive picture. Sign Up for the Green Options Newsletter Follow us on Twitter Subscribe via email Resources Write for Gas 2.0 If electric vehicles are going to stand a chance against petro-based cars, standards are a must. This is a major step froward in EV mass production.

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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