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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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EPA to award up to $4M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from port fleets

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EPA anticipates awarding two to five cooperative agreements from this announcement, subject to availability of funds, the quality of proposals received, and other applicable considerations. EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: EPA will fund up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies.

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California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

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Through the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), the Energy Commission provides up to $100 million per year toward the development and deployment of low?carbon Demand for program funding has regularly exceeded available funding.

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Smith Electric Vehicles to open manufacturing facility in Chicago

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Smith said its decision to locate a facility in Chicago was influenced by the Mayor’s innovative voucher system created to accelerate the conversion from diesel to zero-emission, all-electric commercial vehicles, the large number of fleets interested in vehicle electrification, and the development incentives made available to Smith.

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MIT study finds fuel economy standards are 6-14 times less cost effective than fuel tax for reducing gasoline use

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The researchers also found that a binding fuel economy standard, combined with a cap-and-trade (CAT) policy, increases the cost of meeting the GHG emissions constraint by forcing expensive reduction in passenger vehicle gasoline use, displacing more cost-effective abatement opportunities. Paltsev, M. Babiker, J.M.

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Audi survey finds more than half of US drivers would support government initiative to spur diesel vehicle sales

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The study was conducted in September 2013 among 2,041 US adults, among whom 1,629 identified themselves as regular drivers, driving their own personal vehicle at least once a once week or more often. Audi believes there are a variety of viable alternative fuel solutions, including electric, but diesel is readily available today.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $24.9 million of Fiscal Year 2013 funds ( FTA-2014-001-TRI ) for the deployment of low- or no-emission (LoNo) transit buses. million is available for buses and $3.3 million is available for supporting facilities and related equipment.

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