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Former president of Shell Oil calls for aggressive action on alternative fuels to break oil monopoly on transportation

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John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil Company and founder and CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy (CFAE), is joining the Fuel Freedom Foundation (FFF) Advisory Board. We haven’t had that conversation yet. ”. Let’s see what the market does to grow both, the industrial side and the consumer side.

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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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European automotive suppliers and vehicle manufacturers have united to submit a series of R&D priorities to the European Commission to shape the European Green Car Initiative (EGCI), announced by the EU. The Green Car Initiative, a part of the European economic recovery plan, aims to allocate €5 billion (US$6.7

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Ford to offer conversions of F-450 and F-550

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Alternative fuels will soon be available in some of Ford’s largest and traditionally most gas-guzzling models. The company is to offer an alternative fuels engine prep package on both the 6.8litre F-450 and the F-550 Super Duty chassis cab. Details were presented as [.]. Details were presented as [.].

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EPA aims to make fuel conversions easier

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It may soon be easier than ever to get your vehicle converted to run on alternative fuels such as natural gas, propane, alcohol fuel or electricity after the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new options for car manufacturers.

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EPA eases rules on fuel conversion systems

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In a move that should make life easier for those considering alternative fuel technologies, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its rules to make it simpler for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems.

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Last chance to order an LPG Ford Transit

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Fleets and van drivers have to this Friday (March 11, 2011) to order an Ashwoods LPG Transit after Ford announced it will cease production of the petrol Transit that Ashwoods uses as the base model for its LPG conversions. Leading alternative fuel conversion firm, Ashwoods has been producing LPG commercials since 2003 and has been [.].

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DOE funds to boost algae-based biofuels

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It has identified three broad technical areas of interest focusing on feedstock supply; feedstock logistics; and conversion/production. Applications in this area are always wanted to develop new and innovative approaches for the conversion of biomass to advanced biofuels that are infrastructure compatible.