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JULY 28, 2014

Navigant also projects that investments in alternative fuel and fuel efficiency improvements will reduce annual energy consumption in the United States year-over-year. Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. Conventional fuels (e.g., Click to enlarge.

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JULY 12, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that greenhouse gas emissions in California in 2016 fell below 1990 levels for the first time since emissions peaked in 2004—a reduction roughly equivalent to taking 12 million cars off the road or saving 6 billion gallons of gasoline a year.

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Green Car Congress

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. China has made big progress in electric car technologies but still lags behind other countries in certain areas, said the report.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The California Energy Commission approved its first $10 million to fund Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) research and development (R&D) projects during its monthly business meeting today. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co.

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Green Car Congress

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. We’re also exploring and assessing new frontiers for oil and gas development from Alaska to the Mid- and South Atlantic.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2018

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. In 2016, Big Blue Bus committed to obtaining a 100% electric, zero carbon fleet by 2030. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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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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JULY 6, 2013

The consortium has been formed in parallel to a draft European Directive to promote the development of alternative fuels such as electricity and hydrogen, which is currently being considered by the European Parliament and the European Council.

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France Hydrogen International Vehicles 334

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JULY 24, 2014

The California Energy Commission gave final approval for nearly $50 million in grant awards for hydrogen refueling and electric charging construction projects recommended for funding in notices of proposed awards published in April and May. million hydrogen, battery electric, and plug-in electric vehicles on the roadway by 2025.

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Hydrogen San Diego California Energy 354

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The 2011-2012 plan allocates $100 million to encourage this menu of transportation investments: $8 million to increase charging infrastructure and support for full electric and plug-in electric vehicles, which are expected to surpass 20,000 sales in California by 2012.

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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. Natural Gas.

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JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. LNG derived from renewable natural gas) marked with arrows. NO x engine will power BBB’s entire fleet.

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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. Support environmentally responsible development, delivery and use of.

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Blink Charging

OCTOBER 24, 2023

From hurricanes to floods to wildfires, natural disasters bring havoc, disrupt essential services, and leave countless individuals without power for extended periods. EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Projected sales of alternative-fuel vehicles in the AEO2013 Reference case are lower than in AEO2012, with the majority of the reduction reflected in sales of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which in 2035 are about 1.3 Growth in diesel fuel consumption will be moderated by the increased use of natural gas in heavy-duty vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan , which sets the state on an aggressive course to reduce greenhouse gas emissions an additional 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 under SB 32. As the largest sectoral contributor to GHG emissions (39% in 2015), transportion is a major focus of the plan.

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APRIL 1, 2015

This distinction can have important policy implications for regions that rely on non-petroleum sources of electricity, which is increasingly natural gas in much of the US. —luk et al. This high cost is largely due to the $13,000 battery that provides a 125-km (80-mi) driving range.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Earlier post.) Volkswagen will also invest to support installation of charging stations in certain dealer locations. —Jörg Sommer.

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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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Green Car Congress

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.

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. With greater U.S.

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JUNE 22, 2011

Technologies in development for the FAA CLEEN program include ceramic matrix composite acoustic engine nozzles, advanced inlets, and adaptive wing trailing edge flaps that can help reduce fuel consumption and noise during the take-off, climb and landing phases of flight.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al. —Jenn et al. 5b02842.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Light-duty vehicles (LDVs) in the US may be able to reduce petroleum use by 50% by 2030, and by 80% by 2050; and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050, according to the newly published results of a two-year study by a committee convened by the National Research Council. Vehicles operating on electricity.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Wal-Mart will test this diesel-electric hybrid in the Detroit area. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ArvinMeritor Dual-Mode Hybrid Propulsion. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Daimler AG and leading energy companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Berlin, with the participation of the German Minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, to evaluate and expand the setup of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany to support the series production of fuel cell electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 25, 2013

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. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the US. A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015.

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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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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

All-Electric Performance AWD Luxury. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV. Silent Propulsion.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor A Major Update with More Power and Range Polestar recently invited the automotive media to get behind the wheel of its revised Polestar 2 single and dual motor sedan, what Polestar says is a “5-door electric performance fastback.” For brevity, we will stick with sedan.

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MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Alternative fuel combustion. Reduction of accessory loads and auxiliary power requirements. Hybrid electric powertrains. Hybrid electric powertrains. Combustion control and optimization technology. Waste heat recovery.

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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. Alternative fuel vehicles awards. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. After 2025 they will come out with no new internal combustion engine models and, by 2030, will only sell cars and SUVs powered by a battery. But things are changing for them. Posh Interior Pampered.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Proponents believe such a car could be easily refuelled with hydrogen and assumed it would have greater range than a pure all-electric car. Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. The reasons are numerous. .

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Power Options. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The well-distributed 3,887-pound weight gave the G70 a solid and confident ride, with the power-assisted steering direct and precise. Road Test: 2015 Infiniti Q50.

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JANUARY 15, 2022

The Acura RDX has been one of the best-selling compact premium SUVs since 2006, and has sold more than 50,000 every year since 2015. Turbo Power. Torque comes in at a low 1,600 rpm, getting power to the all-wheel drive system, which Acura calls SH-AWD, through a 10-speed automatic. Power, but not enough efficiency to hit 30 mpg.

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