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Zhejiang University team investigates emissions from methanol-gasoline blends

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Globally, the use of methanol as an alternative fuel has attracted interest because of its low production cost, renewable capacity, and good combustion-related properties (higher thermal efficiency, higher engine power, and lower regulated emissions). —Yao et al.

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NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

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Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) will issue , on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), a FY 2016 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement, with an estimated $56 million of total program funding, in the January 2016 timeframe.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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for 2016, followed by the Model X. The Leaf has increased its range, looks and functionality since its introduction and remains a key affordable EV choice while used Leafs offer a low-cost EV alternative. News: Mercedes EQC Introduced ; First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250e ; Smart Fortwo ED; 8.

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First investigation of HCCI combustion of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether; alternative diesel fuel

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PODE is a promising alternative fuel for diesel engines, and offers high volatility, high ignitability and high oxygen content. PODE is thus also suited for for blend and dual-fuel combustion—such as reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI)—due to the low-temperature chemistry. —Wang et al.

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BP outlook: Energy demand grows as fuel mix continues to diversify; EVs in global car parc at 15% by 2040, but electric share of VMT at 30%

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Carbon emissions continue to rise, signalling the need for a comprehensive set of actions to achieve a decisive break from the past. The transport sector continues to be dominated by oil (around 85% in 2040), despite increasing penetration of alternative fuels—particularly natural gas and electricity. Carbon emissions.

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