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Altech-Eco receives ARB certification for dedicated 2014 F-250/350 6.2L CNG conversion system

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certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for the compressed natural gas (CNG) Dedicated conversion system for the 2014 Ford 6.2L The dedicated version converts the vehicle to operate 100% on CNG, which allows users to take advantage of using CNG as a cleaner burning and more economical alternative fuel.

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Westport acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB, European natural gas system supplier to Volvo Cars

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

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The California Energy Commission has published the “2014?2015 2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program”. carbon alternative fuels, fueling infrastructure, and advanced vehicle technologies. The 2014-2015 plan. Background.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the US. of greenhouse gas emissions to 3% by 2020.

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CCSE to continue for 4th year as admin of California clean vehicle rebate program; $59.55M for current fiscal year

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million to CVRP, which will fund some 29,000 rebates, depending on the mix of vehicles, through mid-2014. Future funding is expected thanks to the recently authorized AB 8 ( earlier post ) that guarantees the state’s current clean vehicle and alternative fuel incentive initiatives continue through 2023 with a budget in excess of $2 billion.

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Oregon DEQ seeking public comments on implementing Low Carbon Fuel Standard before sunset in 2015

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The second phase—the rules for which DEQ is currently seeking comments—require the same parties to meet the low carbon fuel standards by supplying cleaner fuels in Oregon or purchasing credits from clean fuel providers. HB 2186: Oregon Low Carbon Fuel Standards and Truck Efficiency.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Among other enhancements, buses will be equipped with Cummins-Westport Near-Zero engines and fueled by Renewable Natural Gas, to further reduce NO x vehicle emissions by more than 90% by December 2018. The agency plans to commission an additional twenty-three (23) 40-foot Gillig buses by December 2019. Earlier post.).

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