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JUNE 10, 2010

Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Cooperation between the parties follows positive results achieved in preliminary testing conducted in 2009. MES), and Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. Earlier post.). (MES), MES), and Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. Earlier post.).

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MAY 24, 2011

In the Memorandum, the President specifically directs that by 31 December 2015, all new light-duty vehicles leased or purchased by agencies must be alternative fueled vehicles, such as hybrid or electric, compressed natural gas, or biofuel. Optimum fleet size.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

a leader in natural gas engines, acquired Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB (AFV) of Gothenburg, Sweden for approximately SEK 51 million (approximately US$7.6 AFV is the sole supplier of natural gas fuel systems to Volvo Car Company (VCC). Volvo dealers in Sweden have offered a bi-fuel 231-hp 2.5

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APRIL 19, 2009

Some of the vehicles in the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. The student team from Laval University (Quebec, Canada) took the grand prize in the “Prototype” category at the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas , held 15-18 April at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, with 2,757.1 Grand Prize - Combustion Engine. achieved 1,912.9

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MARCH 1, 2013

NASA researchers have begun a series of flights using the agency’s DC-8 flying laboratory to study the effects of alternate biofuel on engine performance, emissions and aircraft-generated contrails at altitude. —Ruben Del Rosario, manager of NASA’s Fixed Wing Project. The flight campaign began 28 Feb. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

The average CO 2 emissions figure on new Fiat cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 dropped 5.2 g/km reduction in the CO 2 output of new cars sold by the top 25 brands in Europe in 1H 2009, with a similar reduction measured in JATO’s 21 monitored EU markets. liter TDi engine helped it to an average of 163 g/km.

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JUNE 1, 2009

Alternative Fuels, including biofuels, as promoted by the FAA’s Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI), and the recent FAA grant to the X Prize Foundation to spur development of renewable aviation fuels and technologies. Active Flow Technologies, such as plasma actuators.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

CleanFUEL USA , a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems has introduced its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter liter engine. When the 6.0L Systems are available through CleanFUEL USA Master Dealers and Preferred Installers.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

EcoDual , LLC, a provider of dual fuel natural gas conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, has achieved US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance for installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. In dual fuel operation, the trucks maintain full torque and power with no loss of miles per gallon.

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MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Wagner, Director of the Fuels Engines and Emissions Research Center, and Dr. Sreekanth Pannala, Senior Research Staff Member in the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in a keynote talk at the recent Global Powertrain Conference. 3D DNS of auto-ignition with 30-species. DME chemistry.

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Use of low NO x engines. Starting 1 January 2020, transit agencies would be required to purchase low NOx engines if available for the bus and fuel type being purchased. To date, about 55% of all buses in California operate on alternative fuels.

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MARCH 21, 2020

Funding is available to replace existing diesel-powered transit buses with model year 2009 and older engines, which must be permanently removed from service and scrapped. As part of the state’s $127.7-million million allocation of the federal Volkswagen Settlement, NYSERDA will administer approximately $18.4

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JUNE 30, 2009

Dallas-based BAF Technologies has begun converting 600 AT&T Ford E-Series vans to dedicated CNG technology in 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. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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NASA has signed separate agreements with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to conduct a series of joint flight tests to study the atmospheric effects of emissions from jet engines burning alternative fuels. and the agency’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

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MAY 10, 2018

—Luke Wake, international director for automotive engineering in the advanced technology group at UPS. Electromobility and alternative technology vehicles are demonstrably a priority for UPS. Since 2009, UPS has invested more than $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.

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UPS will deploy a prototype extended range Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. —Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president global engineering and sustainability.

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MARCH 16, 2017

UPS plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. million gallons of renewable natural gas.

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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. EcoBoost V6. Earlier post.) in 2008 to 53.7%

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Top: Engine power and displacement. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. fuel consumption penalty. Oh and Plante. Click to enlarge. g/kWh with a 3.3%

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

DE-FOA-0001858 ) ARPA-E issued previous OPEN solicitations in 2009, 2012, and 2015. Under the Transportation Technical Category, ARPA-E lists 11 subcategories: Alternative fuels (non-bio). Technologies that create fuels that are substitutes for gasoline/diesel, but are not bio-based. Engines - transportation.

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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 5, 2010

Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) has developed a new hybrid electric drive train comprising a small axial-type, multi-fuel AVEC engine ( earlier post ), an AVEC generator/motor and an all new electric clutch. The engine will also come on in response to a need for a sudden burst of speed. AVEC project engineer Douglas Hahn.

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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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MARCH 4, 2021

Sustainable Fuels. FedEx will continue to invest in alternative fuels to reduce aircraft and vehicle emissions. Fuel Conservation and Aircraft Modernization. FedEx will build on its successful FedEx Fuel Sense initiatives designed to reduce fuel consumption in its aircraft.

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MARCH 1, 2014

Honda said the move reflects its reinforced commitment to a clear product strategy focused on further advancing fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicle technologies that are better aligned with customer needs and that strengthen the company’s US sales momentum. l/100 km, respectively). Earlier post.)

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JUNE 7, 2010

Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty are Ford’s latest commercial vehicles to get the alternative-fuel conversion option. liter gas engines to fleet operators such as Verizon and Schwan’s Home Delivery Service. liter and 6.8-liter

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MARCH 6, 2012

This public-private partnership helps large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleets by incorporating alternative fuels, electric vehicles, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations. Since 2009, Best Buy has reduced its carbon emissions from fuel use by 21%.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

In October, Qatar Airways became the first airline to operate a commercial flight on a 50:50 blend with synthetic GTL Jet Fuel. The flight, on 23 November 2009, will use Boeing 747 equipment. One of the aircraft engines will be running on a fuel mixture made up of 50% sustainable bio-fuel and 50% traditional kerosene.

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JANUARY 31, 2011

a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF’s alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks.

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MARCH 3, 2015

The ORION algorithm was initially developed in a lab and tested at various UPS sites from 2003 to 2009. —Mitch Nichols, UPS senior vice president of transportation and engineering. Global routes outside of the US will be deployed after 2017 to further reduce miles driven, vehicle maintenance, fuel use and CO 2 emissions.

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APRIL 24, 2009

The California Air Resources Board approved $42 million in AB 118 Air Quality Improvement Program projects that will accelerate the commercialization of on-road and off-road clean engine technologies. Beginning this fall, Californians will be able to use these grants toward the purchase of zero-emission or hybrid engine technologies.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition, launched in November 2009, is committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of electric vehicles on a mass scale in order to combat the economic, environmental, and national security threats posed by US dependence on petroleum. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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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. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage.

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JULY 9, 2009

An IntelliChoice.com survey finds that most 2009 US hybrid and clean diesel cars, trucks and SUVs deliver a lower total cost of ownership compared to gasoline versions of the same (or comparable) vehicles. The point we make is that it is not just about fuel. 2009 Hybrid & Diesel Car Survey. Tax credits matter.

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