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MARCH 13, 2012

the joint venture between Westport Innovations and Weichai Power, announced the introduction of China’s first natural gas engine featuring Westport high pressure direct injection (HPDI) technology. The Weichai Westport HPDI engine is currently undergoing road testing with a select OEM customer, Shaanxi Automobile Group.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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JUNE 2, 2012

SKYACTIV-D racing engine. Mazda Motorsports will supply racing versions of the new SKYACTIV-D diesel engines ( earlier post ) to customer teams competing in GRAND-AM ’s newly announced GX Class for advanced/clean technologies, beginning with the 2013 season. The engines—stock-block Mazda SKYACTIV-D 2.2-liter

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MARCH 27, 2012

Ford will bring the all-new Ford Transit commercial van to market with an option for an all-new diesel engine as well as the 3.5L Ford says that the new Transit, which begins production in Kansas City in 2013, will achieve at least 25% better fuel economy than current E-Series vans. in 2008 to 53.7% EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The US Navy is a leader in incorporating alternative fuel into operational supplies, in order to increase mission capability and flexibility. Kamin also leads the alternative fuel test and qualification program for the Navy. Earlier post.) From takeoff to landing, you couldn't tell any difference.

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MAY 7, 2015

million in grant funding to help governments and nonprofit organizations switch to cleaner diesel engines. Since 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 650 grants under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA). The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $13.5 million each.

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JUNE 4, 2009

a subsidiary of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc., a leading manufacturer of engine components that converts vehicles to operate on cleaner gaseous fuels, such as propane. IMPCO’s bi-fuel system is a certified engine conversion for the following vehicles: 2007 5.4L 2008 and 2009 3.5L CleanFUEL North America, Inc.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

Engine experts and biofuels researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are working on a project that aims to modify endophytic fungi to produce optimized fuel-type hydrocarbons. We just don’t know much about some of the compounds, so we need to do research on their ignition chemistry and how they behave in an engine ,” Taatjes said.

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

The trucks are equipped with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine and Westport iCE PACK systems for LNG storage. The fleet will be fueled at a new, private LNG fueling station at Fred Meyer’s Clackamas Distribution Center, which has been designed and engineered by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. since 2008.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The gasoline engine extends the range to 350 more miles. PG&E’s transportation fleet includes 3,100 alternative-fuel and high-efficiency vehicles, including compressed natural gas, bio-diesel, electric and hybrid units. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.

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They now realize that EVs are less expensive to maintain than gas-engined vehicles. In 2007, Atherton, who has a degree in electrical engineering, began modifying his Toyota Prius by installing a Hymotion L5 module in the back of the car. “So Everyone loved these cars,” Beas said. Used EVs are much more affordable,” he continued.

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. Vehicle/Engine Age. Overview of Proposed Program Elements. Certificate Issued?

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. Gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have increased market share ten-fold from less than 3% in MY 2008 to more than 30% in MY 2013.

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APRIL 19, 2009

This year’s challenge brought together a number of returning teams striving to beat the 2,843 mpg (0.083 L/100km) record set by Mater Dei High School in 2008, combined with a number of new teams adding fresh innovation and vehicle designs to the competition. Grand Prize - Combustion Engine. Fuel Cell/Hydrogen. achieved 1,912.9

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The Energy Commission’s first investment plan combined $176 million in funds from fiscal years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. Attracting new manufacturing plants that produce alternative fuel vehicles and components will provide California with long-term jobs, environmental benefits, and increased tax revenue. $3

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OCTOBER 8, 2010

On average, CNG engines emit 23% less carbon dioxide than comparable gasoline-powered vans. In 2008, Verizon was the first service provider in the US to establish its own energy-consumption standards for new telecommunications network equipment to reduce its energy consumption and help shrink the company’s carbon footprint.

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JULY 8, 2009

UPS intends to achieve its 2020 airline goals by: Investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft types and engines; Fuel-saving operational initiatives, such as lower flight speeds; reduced flight segments, where viable; computer-optimized flight plans; computer-managed aircraft taxi times; and jet engine washing; and.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Wallace came up with the idea to give the earth one day free from fossil fuel emissions. Fast forward to 2008 and Wallace started taking advantage of the internet’s ability to reach vast amounts of people simultaneously. Eventually, Zero Emission Day turned into a full-blown movement and got its own date: September 21st.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

The figures underline how incremental improvements to high-volume vehicles can have an impact that far exceeds that of low-volume hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles, JATO noted. One important contribution to Fiat’s result is the growth of natural gas as an alternative fuel for passenger cars, according to the company.

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APRIL 17, 2010

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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JUNE 30, 2009

This is part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. V8 Triton engine. The van, which is certified to the ARB SULEV standard, has a standard fuel capacity of 20.0 Earlier post.). Maintains original fault codes (DTCs).

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

The date of 2020 was agreed in amendments adopted in 2008. When those amendments were adopted, it was also agreed that a review should be undertaken by 2018 in order to assess whether sufficient compliant fuel oil would be available to meet the 2020 date. Ships can meet the requirement by using low-sulfur compliant fuel oil.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

SwRI can develop test procedures and equipment for regulated and unregulated emissions in light- and heavy-duty vehicles and components as well as marine, railway, aircraft, small engine, and other non-highway propulsion systems. —Patrick Merritt, principal scientist in the Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

These targets will help push the transition from conventional combustion-engine vehicles to clean ones, the EC said. EU sales of new passenger cars relative to global sales have decreased from 34% before the financial crisis (2008/2009) to 20% today. The 2030 target gives stability and long-term direction to keep up these investments.

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JUNE 13, 2013

The market has certainly taken some unexpected turns—we’re seeing very interesting, if nascent developments from alternative fuel providers that are both encouraging and reflective of the market-based approach of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. —Philip Sheehy, analyst for ICF International.

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JANUARY 20, 2024

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. At the same time, it’s becoming apparent that alternative-fuel solutions we’re looking at have big drawbacks, and that producing these fuels will take a lot of green power that will be needed to replace coal and gas on shore.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The Model Fuel Library is a subscription-based library which includes more than 40 fully validated, self-consistent components that can be used to simulate fuel effects in virtually all types of automotive and aircraft engines, as well as engines used for electric power generation. Additive components such as ETBE.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. In addition to its work at highway speeds, the engine also charges an onboard energy storage system, which provides power to the electric motor when demand is high.

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JUNE 18, 2009

According to the study, Evaluation of Bio-Derived Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (Bio-SPK) , a series of laboratory, ground and flight tests conducted between 2006 and 2009 indicated the Bio-SPK test fuels performed as well as or better than typical petroleum-based Jet A. IATA 2008 Report on Alternative Fuels.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

The allegations cover roughly 482,000 diesel passenger cars sold in the United States since 2008. VW may be liable for civil penalties and injunctive relief for the violations alleged in the NOV. Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Beetle (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Audi A3 (Model Years 2009 – 2015).

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NOVEMBER 25, 2008

SEE below for December 2008 contents from Las Vegas EVA Watts Happening -- space that was reserved for Stan & Marianne, Bill and Amanda, Bill, Lloyd, Daniel, John, Michelle, et Las Vegas EVA'rs al for webblogging plus posting pixs of the "Spirit of DC" shining & showing on the 2nd level of the Texas Station Casino parking garage.

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MAY 9, 2010

Two tracks need to be followed simultaneously, the EC says: Promoting clean and energy efficient vehicles based on conventional internal combustion engines; Facilitating the deployment of breakthrough technologies in ultra-low-carbon vehicles. Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Fuels Hydrogen. Electric vehicle technology. Resources.

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JULY 21, 2016

During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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JULY 22, 2009

Ed Feo is a partner with the law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy and was voted one of the “Five Most Influential People in Renewable Energy” in 2008 by Euromoney / Institutional Investor. We reached peak oil consumption in the US in 2008 and the same is true in the EU and Japan. ” Billion in 2008). Billion vs. $28.3

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

Researchers at Iowa State have developed a new hybrid optimization control method to improve diesel engine emissions and performance. Furthermore, the variable devices identified above would appear in the as-built condition of an engine, not its original design parameters, which could easily number into the hundreds.

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JUNE 7, 2013

Volvo’s DME technology will be available in a Volvo D13 13-liter engine, and the company’s I-Shift automated manual transmission will be standard on DME-powered trucks. The company will also introduce its own proprietary LNG engine—North America’s first fully integrated natural gas solution—in VNL day-cabs and sleepers next year.

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