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OCTOBER 10, 2013

The new CNG fleet will replace older diesel powered trucks. Republic operates a fleet of more than 1,400 CNG vehicles and 26 natural gas fueling stations nationwide. Nationwide, the company plans to have more than 3,100 trucks nationwide running on natural gas and other alternative fuels by the end of 2015.

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OCTOBER 1, 2014

The company had originally planned to begin limited production of DME-fueled heavy-duty trucks for North America in 2015. Field testing of Volvo’s dimethyl ether (DME)-powered vehicles will continue, and the company will continue to offer spark-ignited natural gas engines in its VNM and VNL models. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 25, 2013

Volvo trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and dimethyl ether (DME) will be on display this week at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s largest alternative fuel and clean vehicle technology conference. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 4, 2014

The fully modular capability of opoc enables significant efficiency gains—up to nearly half the fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in “dual-module” configurations when compared with conventional engines of similar power. The joint venture, named BEM [Shanxi] Co.,

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JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 Fuel cell stack research.

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JULY 10, 2012

GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business has agreed to provide Brammo Inc. CDF already provides inventory financing for other brands of alternative fuel and hybrid motorsports products. By 2015, GE has committed to purchasing 25,000 electric vehicles for its own fleet and for those of its customers.

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MAY 3, 2016

The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. The trucks were purchased under UPS’ commitment to log 1 billion miles with alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles by the end of 2017. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Clean Energy Fuels Corp delivered 143 million gallons of Redeem Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) last year as robust sales of the carbon-neutral transportation fuel continued in 2019, closing out the year with significant deals throughout North America. Clean Energy also has a ten-year maintenance contract for this station.

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JULY 24, 2014

In response to this directive, the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) has already allocated nearly $400 million to help bolster statewide infrastructure and create a viable market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), and to promote alternative fuels. ITM Power Inc.

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JUNE 1, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of $35,031,310 to projects that will accelerate the development of green fuels and technology in California. These awards are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Propel Biofuels, Inc.

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JUNE 28, 2013

BAF supports clients with vehicle conversions through the Ford QVM program and aftermarket conversion products, alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support. Fuel is useable anywhere in the Clean Energy network of CNG fueling stations until December 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

million to support hydrogen fueling stations and to demonstrate fuel cell technology. Fuel cell vehicles are expected to number in the tens of thousands in California after 2015. million to boost the number of natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles in the state and the fueling stations that support them.

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JUNE 20, 2015

using a blend of 95% petroleum jet fuel and 5% sustainable green diesel, a renewable drop-in bio-hydrocarbon fuel meeting ASTM International’s standard for Diesel Fuel Oils (D-975). In 2014, Boeing proposed the possibility of using green diesel at a low blending ratio to produce aviation drop-in fuel.

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AUGUST 21, 2012

FedEx has also reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing at least 30% of its jet fuel from alternative fuels by the year 2030. By 2015, FedEx Express will have replaced all of its less-efficient 727s with more fuel-efficient and greater payload 757 aircraft.

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AUGUST 13, 2015

Utilizing Neste’s NEXBTL renewable diesel, Propel’s Diesel HPR is a low-carbon, drop-in renewable fuel that meets petroleum diesel specifications and can be used in any diesel engine. Diesel HPR made its North American debut in March 2015 at 18 Propel stations across Northern California. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020. California inter-agency roadmap.

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APRIL 8, 2014

To achieve this first objective, DOE intends to pursue parallel strategies: Advance options for diverse energy resources and conversion devices for power. DOE will continue to pursue carbon capture and storage technologies as well as nuclear power. By the end of FY 2015, achieve best in class solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at $1.85/watt

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Winglets are the vertical attachments that can be seen on the wing tips of many commercial airliners in service today, and are designed to reduce fuel consumption. Chevrons are the scalloped edges on the engine nozzles of some models of commercial and cargo aircraft just now entering the market, and are designed to reduce noise.

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JUNE 20, 2011

The project will divert approximately 550,000 metric tons of waste that otherwise would go to a landfill while producing jet fuel with lower emissions of greenhouse gases and local pollutants than petroleum-based fuels. Earlier post.). —Air Transport Association (ATA) president and CEO Nicholas E.

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JUNE 2, 2016

BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. ARB has defined this certified Near Zero NO x emission level as equivalent to a 100% battery truck using electricity from a modern combined cycle natural gas power plant. NO x engine will power BBB’s entire fleet. Earlier post.). ISL G Near-Zero 0.02 Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Energy consumption by LDVs (including commercial light trucks) declines in the Reference case, from 16.1 Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock. efficiency and the shift to a less carbon-intensive fuel mix. mpg in 2025.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

At the same time, Sommer said in his presentation at the 2015 Electric Drive Congress in Washington DC, continued legislative support is needed to reach the next level of electric vehicle adoption. Earlier post.) As a market, we are not where some predicted we would be. How do we get to mass acceptance of EVs here? —Jörg Sommer.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The H2 Mobility launch comes one day after leading automakers signed a Letter of Understanding regarding the commercialization and series production of fuel cell electric vehicles from 2015 onward. Today we can see that Germany is setting the pace when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 13, 2016

Alternative fuel combustion. Reduction of accessory loads and auxiliary power requirements. Specific subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: Drive unit optimization (engine, motors, power electronics). Combustion control and optimization technology. Engine thermal management. Background.

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MARCH 30, 2011

Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. In fact, the Air Force is aiming to get half of its domestic jet fuel from alternative sources by 2016.

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JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).

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JUNE 7, 2013

At an event in Sacramento, California, Volvo Trucks announced that it will commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America, with limited production beginning in 2015. Oberon Fuels is the first company to announce plans to commercialize DME fuel production in North America.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Achieving those goals will will be difficult—but not impossible to meet—and will necessitate a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels such as biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

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JUNE 25, 2013

The plan as outlined also calls for further work on advanced biofuels, advanced batteries and fuel cell technologies in every transportation mode. In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet.

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MARCH 1, 2023

The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit expired at the end of 2021; however, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the program was renewed for another 10 years with a few caveats. Learn more about the EV tax credit.

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

One of the key findings in the California’s Energy Future Summary Report is that California will likely have limited availability of low-carbon biofuels for use in the transportation sector, because of biomass availability and competing uses for biomass for heat and power (CCST 2011). 40+ mile all-electric range) to minimize liquid fuel use.

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DECEMBER 10, 2018

Furthermore, road freight activity is set to more than double from 2015 to 2050. Naturally, much of the discussion on the cost-benefit comparison of decarbonizing alternatives—particularly on alternative fuel solutions for long- haul heavy trucks—is based on assumptions about future technological developments that are uncertain.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

promote dialogue with relevant stakeholders on a voluntary fuel labeling scheme. monitor the implementation of the National Renewable Energy Action Plans, in particular the effective biofuel blending rates used in different Member States and the compatibility of fuels with vehicle technologies.

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JUNE 25, 2010

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $125 million in five separate contracts to Boeing, General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce-North America to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise. Earlier post.). General Electric.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. Redding Area Bus Authority. Broward County. 797,550.

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MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. Increasing Nuclear Power Generation.

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