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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. LCAs [life cycle analysis] of water consumption are challenging to perform due to differences in definitions and terminology associated with water data. … Lampert et al.

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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

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Ltd (Tengzhong) have entered into a definitive agreement that will allow Tengzhong to acquire GM’s HUMMER brand. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the buyer will acquire the ownership of the HUMMER brand, trademark and tradenames, as well as specific IP license rights necessary for the manufacture of HUMMER vehicles.

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Nikola, IVECO, OGE to collaborate on hydrogen pipeline network in Europe; support for FCEV fueling locations

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The collaboration is being launched with the intent to further define and formalize the roles and responsibilities of the parties and the required collaboration governance to enable execution of objectives to be stated in definitive agreements. IVECO, a brand of CNH Industrial N.V.

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NRC report finds that large-scale production of algal biofuels poses sustainability concerns; not a definitive barrier

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Scaling up the production of algal biofuels to meet at least 5%—approximately 39 billion liters—of US transportation fuel needs would place unsustainable demands on energy, water, and nutrients, according to a new report from the National Research Council.

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Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% As such, the adoption of MHDV alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and fuel efficient technologies varies significantly from region to region.

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Oregon DEQ seeking public comments on implementing Low Carbon Fuel Standard before sunset in 2015

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Further, the rules would allow providers of clean fuels to generate and sell clean fuel credits for the fuels they provide in Oregon; modify the definition of fuel importer to be the owner of the fuel when it crosses into Oregon; and establish fuel supply and fuel price deferrals to contain the Clean Fuels Program’s costs.

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“Charging Station” — Is That the Location or the “Charger”?

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None of us were certain whether “charging station” referred to the site or location as in the analogous gas station? Secondly, most modern sites that sell gasoline (convenience stores, gas stations, warehouse stores like CostCo and Sam’s Club, supermarkets like Safeway) may have from 12 to 20 individual pumps. Well actually no.

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