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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. Compliance submission.

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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. Applicability.

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Albemarle expands its biofuels catalyst portfolio with Catilin acquisition

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Albemarle launched its Alternative Fuel Technology (AFT) division in 2007. Albemarle has successfully launched eight products within its GoBio portfolio for first, second, and third generation biomass conversion.

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DOE and Air Force issue RFI on Mil-Spec jet fuel production using coal-to-liquid technologies

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The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, is directed to report to Congress on the feasibility of potential technologies that could enable coal-based liquid fuels to meet the requirements of the DOD consistent with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Section 526 (EISA 2007 ยง526, Public Law 110-140 ).

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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The trucks were purchased under UPSโ€™ commitment to log 1 billion miles with alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles by the end of 2017. AMP Electric Vehicles was established in 2007 as a developmental-stage vehicle electrification company. Workhorse and AMP Electric Vehicles. Earlier post.)

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CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

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CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. Renewable propane. infrastructures (e.g.,

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BAF Technologies Begins Converting 600 ATT Vehicles To CNG in 2009

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This is part of AT&Tโ€™s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The new CNG/passenger vehicle commitment follows AT&Tโ€™s deployment of 105 alternative-fuel vehicles in more than 30 US cities beginning in June 2008. Earlier post.).

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