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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

One of the many charts available from the maps and data library on the AFDC site, this shows the number of light-duty alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and diesel models offered by vehicle manufacturers from 1991 through 2012. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 10, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a 2012-2013 Investment Plan Update to increase the use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 11 million for hydrogen cell fueling stations. 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5 3 million for other fueling infrastructure, including $1.5

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Lux Research has investigated the trends of corporate financing of alternative fuels from oil majors, based on a non-exhaustive database of more than 1,000 deals and partnership engagements from 2000 through September, 2014. Shell invested in multiple rounds and formed a JV with Iogen, but terminated the JV in 2012.

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MAY 14, 2012

Chevron Lummus Global (CLG), a 50-50 joint venture between Chevron Products Company and Lummus Technology, has joined ARA’s ReadiJet Alternative Fuel Initiative to develop drop-in biofuels. —Ed Coppola, ARA Fuels Principal Engineer. ARA has developed a catalytic hydrothermolysis (CH) process to convert triglycerides (e.g.,

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AUGUST 10, 2012

Once all of the vehicles are deployed by the end of 2012, California will be home to 105 all-electric delivery trucks, the largest deployment in any state. It’s these private and public partnerships that create the momentum that alternative fuel vehicles need to become even more competitive.

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5 in city driving and 5.5

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Indiana 2012 Honda Gas 186

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AUGUST 2, 2016

UPS has achieved its goal of driving 1 billion miles in its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet one year earlier than planned, and marked more than 10 years of learning from its “Rolling Laboratory” of now more than 7,200 alternative fuel vehicles.

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Alternative Fuels Miles Fuel Fleet 150

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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). Westport Innovations Inc., According to NGVA Europe, there are currently more than 1.4

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas. The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155.

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APRIL 14, 2023

Coke Canada Bottling is taking action on fuel efficiencies in their fleet through electrification and the usage of alternative fuel sources. It currently has several light-duty electric service vehicles in the Greater Montreal Area and uses B20 biofuels on all trucks newer than 2012.

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MAY 16, 2011

OK, so gas prices are hovering around $4 a gallon, and dispensing with gasoline altogether is getting more and more attractive. But for whatever reasons, plug-in cars aren't for you. Maybe it's the limited range of battery electric vehicles, maybe it's the $41,000 cost before incentives of the 2011 Chevy Volt. Well, depending on where you live.

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Alternative Fuels Gas 2012 Honda 144

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Proposed allocation of 2011-2012 investment plan. The staff of the California Energy Commission has prepared a draft 2011-2012 Investment Plan for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, its third year of program funding. Click to enlarge. Anticipated. state programs. Natural Gas ($8 Million).

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. The final model year (MY) 2012 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate is 376 g/mi—a 22 g/mi decrease (-5.5%) relative to MY 2011. MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 1, 2013

The amended bill, now called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” and next to be considered by the House, contains 12 extensions outlined in Title IV of the bill, ranging from extension of production credits for Indian coal facilities to benefits for alternative fuels (including algal biofuels) and plug-in vehicles.

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Tax Tax Credit Energy Alternative Fuels 274

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AUGUST 29, 2011

The European Commission recently adopted the White Paper “Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area —Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system”, which also announced that the European Commission will develop “ a sustainable alternative fuels strategy including also the appropriate infrastructure.”

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Transportation Oil Alternative Fuels Fuel 257

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JULY 6, 2010

liter V10 gas engine in 2012. n alternative fuels engine prep package will be available as well. The 2012 F-Series medium-duty chassis cab gasoline powertrain will be available for order in the fourth quarter of 2011.

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Gasoline 2012 Ford Engine 210

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OCTOBER 8, 2013

Since vehicles represent approximately 35 percent of UPS’s carbon footprint, a cornerstone of the company’s environmental strategy is to support the development and use of lower-emission alternative fuels. By 2017, our goal is to reach one billion miles driven by our alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet.

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Cost Of Building Las Vegas Alternative Fuels 236

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The US Navy successfully concluded its largest demonstration of shipboard alternative fuel use with the successful arrival of the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) to Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme. The SDTS is a decommissioned Spruance-class destroyer ex-Paul F. Operationally, it was absolutely a success.

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Oil Panama Fuel Alternative Fuels 278

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MAY 2, 2013

MPG: A Progress Report on Achievability ”—of the response of consumers and automakers as both begin to experience the effects of the newly adopted federal fuel economy standard. In 2005, less than 30% of the vehicles purchased had four-cylinder engines, and in 2012, nearly half of those purchased had four cylinders. CFA report.

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Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

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MAY 4, 2011

This requirement will then provide certainty to investors to produce alternative fuels and fueling stations to have a variety of pumps supplying those alternative fuels, the Representatives said.

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Standards Fuel Alternative Fuels New York 231

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AUGUST 27, 2012

Phase two will narrow down the most promising alternative fuel solutions. The first results are due to be analysed in the second half of 2012. From 2013 onwards, the partners will look at scaling-up the alternative fuel production process to achieve sustainable quantities of aviation fuel for commercial use.

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Universal Alternative Fuels Climate Change Chinese 247

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JULY 14, 2014

CDP, which was founded in 2012 to provide innovative products to the hot rod community and the OEM and aftermarket alternative fuel industry, also recently expanded its development on Class 6 heavy duty engines to include a 7.4L The tank will hold approximately 8.5 in the CDP Torquemaster family. Earlier post.).

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Chevrolet Fuel Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 316

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MAY 13, 2013

The partnership, announced at the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) Aviation and Environment workshop in Montreal, will provide a preliminary study of the different processes and raw materials available for alternative fuel production, exploring innovative new pathways and the overall sustainability of solutions.

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Canada Alternative Fuels Fuel Taxi 218

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MARCH 10, 2012

The Combatant Commands will report to the Defense Operational Energy Board (3 rd Quarter FY 2012 and recurring) on how they guide their forces to improve energy performance and efficiency in operations and the effectiveness of this guidance. Promote the Development of Alternative Fuels. More Capability, Less Cost.

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JANUARY 6, 2012

Tata Motors showcased its alternate fuel technology capability at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 by displaying four concepts: the Tata Nano CNG; the Tata Indigo Manza diesel-electric hybrid; the Tata Starbus Fuel Cell (hydrogen); and the Tata Magic Iris CNG. Indigo Manza Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Powered by a Hybrid 1.05

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India Concept 2012 Hybrid 225

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

The HHVs in Baltimore will be deployed immediately while the vehicles in Atlanta will be introduced before the end of 2012. UPS currently operates 2,593 vehicles powered by alternative fuels or technology, including hybrid electric, electric, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, bio-methane and propane-powered vehicles.

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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. Best Buy joined the partnership in March 2012. PG&E joined the partnership in March 2012.

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Corporation Cleaning Clean Fleet 210

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MAY 9, 2012

The US Maritime Administration’ Office of Environment is soliciting ( DTMA-91-R-2012-0019 ) proposals for up to $1.5 Several MARAD efforts are underway to address emissions reductions, specifically through development of planning and modeling tools and in-situ testing of alternative fuels.

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Mariner Emissions Alternative Fuels Pollution 225

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MARCH 21, 2012

Growing these trees to make alternative fuels encourages large scale planting, which is expected to bring a range of environmental and social benefits to farmers and rural communities. The pyrolysis thermal conversion process has yet to be recognized by the world’s fuels standards authorities.

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Renewable Fuel Australia Alternative Fuels 255

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MAY 31, 2013

“Blended gasoline” is defined in the law as a mixture of 90 to 91 percent gasoline and 9 to 10 percent fuel ethanol or other alternative fuel, by volume. In 2012, the Legislature clarified that the Act “does not prohibit a retail dealer.from selling or offering to sell unblended gasoline.”.

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Florida Renewable Standards Fuel 240

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JANUARY 9, 2012

CODA Automotive will offer two mileage range and price options in 2012 for the CODA sedan. Research shows that the high cost of today's alternative fuel technologies is one of the largest barriers that keep the average driver from purchasing an electric vehicle.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

The City of Boston is striving to replace 10% of its fleet each year with alternative fuel vehicles. As a designated Massachusetts Green Community, Boston has been replacing older sedans with alternative fuel vehicles over the past three years. Currently, all diesel-powered vehicles use a B20 biodiesel blend.

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Boston Installation Hybrid Alternative Fuels 210

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AUGUST 8, 2018

Under California’s current Transit Fleet Rule, public transit agencies operating urban bus fleets were required to select either a diesel bus path or an alternative-fuel bus path and comply with retrofit, fuel purchase, fleet average, and reporting requirements.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

ROUSH CleanTech unveiled a propane autogas fueled shuttle bus converted by new industry partner, Green Alternative Systems (GAS), at the 2012 BusCon Expo this week in Chicago, Ill. The propane shuttle bus. Click to enlarge.

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Conversion Commercial Chicago Alternative Fuels 220

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APRIL 2, 2010

Yesterday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National High Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly established increasingly stringent greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act for 2012 through 2016 model-year vehicles and fuel economy standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program, respectively.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications. We are committed to providing smart, alternative fuel solutions for car buyers, and look forward to continue growing our eco-vehicle portfolio. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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APRIL 24, 2012

Tuesday, 24 April, 2012. It’s very easy to stumble ahead with the ever–changing landscape of alternative fuel vehicles and not look back to recap how the market is shaping up. The Green Piece Column.

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