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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The Energy Commission previously awarded approximately $29 million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles, buses, and trucks. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers. Nations Bus Corp.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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The Energy Commission is also awarding $1,074,000 in buy-down incentives for 46 alternative-fuel vehicles. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc.

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Study Finds Fumigation Ethanol Operation with Diesel Reduces PM and NOx, While Oxidation Catalyst Reduces Resulting Increased CO and HC

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The fumigation approach is one of several—including dual injection and alcohol-diesel liquid blends—that many researchers have explored as a means to apply alternative fuels in diesel engines with the intent of reducing petroleum use and emissions. Resources. Energy Fuels , Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/ef100899z.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).