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JULY 13, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2011 percentage standards for the four fuels categories under the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2): cellulosic biofuel; biomass-based diesel; advanced biofuel; and renewable fuel. million ethanol-equivalent gallons (representing 5 - 17.1 million physical gallons).

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APRIL 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the national greenhouse gas inventory, which finds that overall emissions during 2007 increased by 1.4% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2007 were equivalent to 7,150 Tg of carbon dioxide. percent from 1990 to 2007. in total between 2005 and 2007.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not finalize the 2014 applicable percentage standards (the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligations, RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program until sometime next year. Nearly all gasoline sold in the US is now E10 (10% ethanol). Background. Earlier post.). billion gallons.

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APRIL 2, 2010

The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. EPA is also setting standards to cap tailpipe nitrous oxide (N 2 O) and methane (CH 4 ) emissions at 0.010 and 0.030 grams per mile, respectively.

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MARCH 19, 2019

For example, retail e-commerce sales during the fourth quarter of 2007 totaled $36.2 The years analyzed were 2007 and 2017 (the latest available survey year). The values in the parentheses are standard errors. purchasing gasoline). purchasing gasoline). billion (in current dollars), or 3.5% of all retail sales.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. This new proprietary combustion engine combines the advantages of gasoline and diesel engines to optimize environmental performance, power and acceleration performance. Yamasaki, Y.,

Mazda

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MAY 1, 2013

According to the latest status report on the progress of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) ( earlier post ), regulated parties in the LCFS—oil producers, importers and other fuel providers—continued to exceed the required reductions in carbon intensity specified by the standard. Earlier post.).

2013

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APRIL 22, 2010

EPA has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft using leaded aviation gasoline (avgas). Aviation gasoline is utilized in general aviation aircraft with piston engines—which are generally used for instructional flying, air taxi activities, and personal transportation.

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JUNE 21, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2). To achieve these volumes, EPA calculates a percentage-based standard for the following year. standard of 1.0 billion gallons; 0.91%).

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JULY 19, 2012

The National Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Project has released two major reports that synthesize its findings from the past several years of work: a Technical Analysis Report (TAR) and Policy Design Recommendations. Many options exist for meeting the standard. Create separate fuel pools for gasoline and diesel.

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 2, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period on its proposed rule revising the national Renewable Fuel Standard program, commonly referred to as RFS2, by 60 days. These revisions were mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 25, 2009

Two ethanol trade groups—the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy—have filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). Earlier post.). Letter from Bob Dinneen.

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OCTOBER 5, 2017

Since 2007, the Renewable Fuel Standard has required increasing levels of ethanol in gasoline blends sold in the U.S. Most fuel stations across the United States no longer offer pure gasoline, with E10—a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline—prevailing.

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JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. only the MY 2017-2021 CAFE standards are final. Background. mpg by 2025.

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

This study updates and refines an earlier analysis completed in 2007. The direct comparison of CO 2 or FC standards’ stringencies from different regions not only depends on the different driving cycles applied but also on the technical characteristics of the regional vehicle fleets. Earlier post.) —Kühlwein et al. Source: ICCT.

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JUNE 16, 2023

million units sold since the launch in autumn 2007. It will be offered with turbodiesel engines (TDI), turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbocharged gasoline engines (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). The Tiguan has been the Volkswagen brand’s best-selling model worldwide for years, with more than 7.4

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Toyota anticipates a 1/3 full hybrid, 1/3 gasoline, 1/3 diesel engine mix. When the first generation Auris was launched in 2007, the average emissions were 152 g/km. This has been achieved within the new Auris gasoline engine range through the use of high, 11.5:1 Valvematic gasoline engine. Powertrains. 1.33l Dual VVT-i.

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MARCH 3, 2010

In addition to the hybrid model, the Auris 2010 powertrain line-up also offers three gasoline and three diesel engines offering the performance and economy-enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive. Powered by the NiMH battery, the electric motor works in tandem with the gasoline engine to boost acceleration during normal driving.

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JULY 25, 2009

Exposure to ozone at levels currently deemed safe by the NAAQS clean air standards can have a significant and negative effect on lung function, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis. The previous primary and secondary standards were identical 8-hour standards, set at 0.08 Earlier post.).

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JUNE 9, 2015

A team from Northwestern University, with colleagues from UOP LLC, a Honeywell Company; Universita’ degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”; Argonne National Laboratory; and Ames Laboratory has developed a new hydrogenation catalyst that is highly selective for benzene, an aromatic—and known carcinogen—that is part of conventional gasoline.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2016

The Government of Canada will consult with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, industries, and non-governmental organizations to develop a clean fuel standard. The standard would require reductions in the carbon footprint of the fuels supplied in Canada, based on lifecycle analysis. Some jurisdictions (e.g., petroleum coke).

Canada

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JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 31, 2014

Over the entire lifecycle of the C 180, the lifecycle analysis yields a primary energy consumption of 521 gigajoules (corresponding to the energy content of around 16,000 liters of gasoline); an environmental input of approx. mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 The new C-Class. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8

Mercedes

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MARCH 5, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released its proposed regulation to implement the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. 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.

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JULY 16, 2020

The Camry Hybrid powertrain is the most efficient and powerful offered since the Hybrid debuted for 2007. In the Hybrid, the gasoline engine employs an even higher 14:1 compression ratio and is tuned to produce 176 hp and 163 lb. -ft. The hybrid system gives the Camry Hybrid performance similar to the four-cylinder gasoline version.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

The project would convert wood biomass into drop in biofuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel. KiOR’s project under the DOE loan guarantee program will consist of four biorefineries that will contribute approximately 250 million gallons of cellulosic biofuel to the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Mississippi

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MAY 18, 2016

Pretty much since its passage in 2007, the Renewable Fuel Standard has been a controversial piece of legislation. Enacted as part of the Energy Independence and Security Act, it requires increasing amounts of ethanol to be blended with gasoline.

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MAY 5, 2010

batteries); the creation of grid-enabled consumer-side energy generation appliances; and a robust set of standards and protocols. Modeling and Simulation at the Exascale for Energy and the Environment (DOE, 2007). Weigand also noted that “ I’m not selecting a technology—when I say battery, fuel cell is fine with me. ”).

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The new Opel Insignia, which makes its public debut at the 65 th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) next month, will offer two new turbo gasoline direct injection units and a new turbo diesel enabling 99 g/km CO 2 in its powertrain lineup. Spark ignition engines: gasoline and LPG. Click to enlarge. liters of fuel per 100 km (63.6

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MAY 5, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Earlier post.). Biomass-based diesel. Renewable fuels.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

It consists of four key components: Source-specific and sector-based standards. For mobile sources, the EPA issued a rule in 2007 to reduce air toxics from gasoline-fueled passenger vehicles, gasoline fuel and portable fuel containers. National, regional and community-based initiatives. Education and outreach.

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OCTOBER 30, 2010

Earlier in October, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Earlier post.) Recently, press reports and releases have featured retailers that have installed an E-15 button on their blender pumps.

Renewable

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MAY 29, 2015

EPA says it will finalize the volume standards in this rule by 30 November. Proposed percentage standards. For example: The proposed 2016 standard for cellulosic biofuel—those fuels with the lowest GHG emissions profile—is six times higher than actual 2014 volumes. Proposed Renewable Fuels Volumes (million gallons).

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Qoros Automotive, an equal joint venture partnership founded in 2007 between China-based Chery Automobile and Israel Corporation, is presenting the world premiere of its first series production vehicle, the C-segment Qoros 3 Sedan, at the Geneva International Motor Show. liter turbocharged engine, both with GDI (gasoline direct injection).

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APRIL 17, 2009

liter Valvematic gasoline engine and revised versions of the 1.4 Toyota launched the Auris—a strategic compact passenger vehicle for both Japan and Europe—in Japan in 2006 and Europe in 2007. D-4D engine in Auris gains a diesel particulate filter (DPF), which brings emissions performance in line with Euro V standards.

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JULY 22, 2011

Corning first expanded the facility in 2007 and last year announced a $125-million second expansion of the facility. Corning is a leading supplier of advanced cellular ceramic substrates and diesel particulate filters for the world’s major manufacturers of gasoline and diesel engines.

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