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MARCH 6, 2013

FedEx Express alternative fuel fleet deployment as of August 2012. This revision mirrors the company’s 2012 announcement to increase its aircraft emissions goal from 20% to a 30% reduction in global aircraft emissions intensity by 2020. Source: FedEx. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 13, 2011

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles in the Commonwealth. He also signed a new executive order setting out the state alternative fuel plan required by House Bill 2282.

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JANUARY 12, 2013

In February 2012, the China State Council approved its first national ambient air quality standard for PM 2.5 , which will come into effect by the end of 2015. the Ten Cities, Thousand Vehicles Program) and issued numerous economic policies favoring the purchase of EVs. Credit: ACS, Huo et al. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.]

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

GE’s MicroLNG plant can liquefy natural gas at any point along a gas distribution network. GE and Clean Energy Fuels are collaborating to expand the infrastructure for natural gas transportation in the United States. As part of the collaboration, Clean Energy Fuels will initially purchase two MicroLNG plants from GE Oil & Gas.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The cap-and-trade program also works in concert with other measures, such as standards for cleaner vehicles, low-carbon fuels, renewable electricity and energy efficiency, and complements and supports California’s existing efforts to reduce smog-forming and toxic air pollutants. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

As of September 2012, a third of Q7 models sold, and more than 55% of A3 models sold, are diesel. Over the past two years, California car buyers have purchased as many Q7 TDIs as New Yorkers, Floridians, and Pennsylvanians combined. We believe diesel can be even cleaner, even more powerful, even more efficient in the days ahead.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Japan-based INPEX Corporation and its joint venture partner Total have made the final investment decision (FID) for the Ichthys liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Australia, representing an investment of US$34 billion dollars. Ichthys will provide a long-term stable supply of cleaner energy to. Source: INPEX. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 25, 2012

A strategy that’s cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs. Over the last three years, we’ve opened millions of new acres for oil and gas exploration, and tonight, I’m directing my administration to open more than 75 percent of our potential offshore oil and gas resources. nuclear, and 10% renewable.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

That means new jobs, cleaner water and air—and a working model for other states, and the nation, to use as we gear up to fight climate change and make our economy more competitive and resilient. large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and operate in competitive markets. —ARB Chairman Mary D. emissions). This allocation.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

The self-contained plant, likely to be sited in east London, will convert 500,000 tonnes of waste per year into 16 million gallons of green jet fuel through a process that offers lifecycle greenhouse gas savings of up to 95% compared to fossil-fuel derived jet kerosene. a bioenergy and biofuels company based in Washington DC.

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JUNE 22, 2011

Drop-in alternative fuels will require no significant modifications to aircraft and engines and with a goal of performing more efficiently, and cleaner than current fossil-based fuels. Safety and transition strategies that enable “drop in” replacement for petroleum-derived aviation fuels.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Delaying the start of combustion, and giving the mixture of air and diesel fuel more time to mix thoroughly results in a cleaner combustion process. In the first phase of the project the university will install fuel pumps, in 2012. In other words, an economically viable feedstock for X1 is available at any neighborhood gas station.

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Waste Universal 2008 Diesel 218

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid. Consumers may be reluctant to purchase a green vehicle if they are uncertain that a network of refueling/charging infrastructure will be extended far enough to cover their needs. Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy. Source: OECD.

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JUNE 9, 2015

The new catalyst could cost-effectively remove benzene from the other aromatic compounds in gasoline, making it cleaner but without eliminating other aromatics; aromatics in gasoline are used to improve gas octane numbers and fuel efficiency. vol% beginning on 1 July 1 2012. In addition to the 0.62

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Sectoral expansion The PLI scheme is anticipated to drive growth in key industrial sectors such as construction, oil and gas, metals, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and energy. Instead, the focus is on incentivising the production of ATVs to align with global trends towards cleaner and greener mobility solutions.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

In December 2008, the Board adopted two regulations directly aimed at reducing PM, NO x and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the estimated one million heavy-duty diesel trucks that operate in California. As a result, there are fewer cleaner trucks than the original staff projection. Background. Earlier post.). Slow down.”.

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JULY 17, 2015

In contrast, except for the PHEV, the alternative fuel vehicles—such as hydrogen, natural gas and battery electric vehicles—pose problems and limitations due to their single energy source and the lack of infrastructure for high-power energy distribution of their individualized fueling needs.

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APRIL 1, 2020

each year through model year 2026, as compared with the standards issued under the Obama administration in 2012, which would have required about 5% annual increases. mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under the 2012 standards. mpg projected requirement in MY 2025 under the 2012 standards. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The whole operation could take less than five minutes, pretty much the same amount of time many people spend filling their gas tanks at stations today. Most charge points available today take much longer to re-energize batteries than it does to fill a gas-powered cars tank. The main benefit associated with the swapping model is speed.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

They are looking at cutting the nation’s greenhouse gas output by targeting, in separate ways, three major sources of emissions: electric utilities, transportation and industry. states are already actively participating in the design and implementation of three regional cap-and-trade programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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