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COFCO, Sinopec and Novozymes to Build Cellulosic Biofuel Demonstration Facility in China by 2011

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The new plant comes online in the third quarter of 2011 and will produce three million gallons of bioethanol made from corn stover a year. With gasoline prices hovering around $4 per gallon in China, companies across the country are reaffirming their commitment to investing in development of clean, alternative fuel sources.

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EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port.

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California state senate approves bills extending sole-occupant HOV perk for plug-ins and alt fuel vehicles to 2019

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The California state senate has approved two related bills ( AB-266 and SB-286 ) that extend the existing programs that allow solo drivers to use carpool lanes (high occupancy vehicle, HOV) lanes as an incentive. The state has implemented three clean air vehicle HOV sticker programs in recent years: White HOV stickers.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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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. Conversion Manufacturer Requirement.

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EPA to award up to $5M to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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Eligible diesel emission reduction solutions include verified emission control technologies such as exhaust controls and engine upgrades, verified idle reduction technologies, certified engine repowers, and/or certified vehicle or equipment replacements.

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EcoDual achieves EPA compliance for natural gas conversions of heavy-duty diesel engines under CAFC rule

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In 2011, the EPA streamlined the regulations for natural gas engines to support small businesses providing their technology in the rapidly growing natural gas vehicle market for heavy trucks. The cost of the dual fuel system can be recovered in operational savings within one year without any government incentives, the company says.

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. The updated final rule covers alternative fuel conversion of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. Vehicle/Engine Age Conversion Manufacturer Requirement Certificate Issued?