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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. Overview of Program Elements. Demonstration. Notification.

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

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. 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 detailed data supporting the report were obtained directly from automobile manufacturers.

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Toyota Transport begins operating first CNG-fueled car hauler

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the truck and trailer manufacturers. Initially, the placement of alternate fuel tanks presented a challenge for car haulers utilizing a 9-car trailer with an over-the-cab head rack. The achievement marks the first full car hauler trailer with head rack that Cottrell has manufactured onto a CNG truck. Cottrell, Inc.

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California ARB to hold workshop on future of Zero Emission Bus regulation

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Each transit agency was required to select a compliance path—either the “diesel” path or the “alternative fuel” path—by 1 January 2001. Path selection set the fuel type for new urban bus acquisitions through model year 2015. In June 2004, ARB staff proposed amendments to the demonstration project requirements.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Vehicle/Engine Age.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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It has resulted in the sports car series approving and racing five alternative fuels by all competitors in its field. He is a leading voice worldwide on environmental issues as they pertain to alternative fuels and energies. All cars in the Series race on one of five alternative fuels or energy sources ( earlier post ).

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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This has forced almost all two-stroke gasoline marine outboards out of the market, while engines producing over regulated limits are still being manufactured and sold under a corporate fleet averaging system by trading credits from engines generating less pollutants than the mandate with those emitting more. —Faiz and Gautam (2004).

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