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3M completes certification process for its first CNG Tank

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3M recently completed the NGV2-2007 certification process for its first compressed natural gas (CNG) tank. Alternative Fuel Solutions of Mahaffey, Penn.; Chesapeake is currently converting its fleet of nearly 5,000 vehicles to run on natural gas. Earlier post.) Venchurs Vehicle Systems of Adrian, Mich.;

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UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

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Neste, Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Solazyme will supply renewable diesel to UPS to help facilitate the company’s shift to move more than 12% of its purchased ground fuel from conventional diesel and gasoline fuel to alternative fuels by the end of 2017. In 2014, we achieved a 14.1% trillion.

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

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These grants are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Rand Corporation , based in Santa Monica, will receive $4,474,558 to evaluate the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program and projects. Earlier post.)

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Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

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594, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) §§ 201 et seq., 1492, and the federal Renewable Fuels Standard. By regulating the fuel pathway of transportation fuels—i.e., Discouraging these fuels will simply increase costs while failing to prevent their export to and consumption by other nations.

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California Air Resources Board Releases Proposed Regulation for Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The regulation establishes two performance standards that fuel producers and importers must meet each year beginning in 2011. One standard is established for gasoline and the alternative fuels that can replace it. A second similar standard is set for diesel fuel and its replacements.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Known as the ‘food versus fuel’ debate, some experts believe that placing energy markets in competition with food markets for arable land will result in higher food prices. They offer the prospect of increased market competition and oil price moderation and can help reduce the dependency on fossil fuels.

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Volvo Trucks to begin limited production of DME heavy-duty trucks in NA in 2015; customer trials; Oberon partnership

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Volvo said it decided to invest in DME technology and introduce it to the North American market because of the numerous benefits DME offers as a heavy-truck fuel. Volvo Truck’s DME announcement comes in the context of many years of alternative fuel and driveline development. DME engine in 2015. Selecting DME. Fleisch, A.

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