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San Pedro Bay Ports release draft of 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update; $7-$14 billion price tag

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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach released the draft of their proposed 2017 C lean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update. A preliminary analysis estimates the cost of implementing the 2017 CAAP at $7 billion to $14 billion. The 2017 CAAP identifies the tougher measures needed to ratchet down emissions to zero or near-zero levels.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. We have reviewed Kia’s hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, and have been impressed with them all. Previous Kia Niro Hybrid Interactions by CFR Staff: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. News: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid.

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ECS requesting proposals for third ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship for projects in automotive green energy technology

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The purpose of the ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship is to encourage young professors and scholars to pursue research in green energy technology that may promote the development of next-generation vehicles capable of utilizing alternative fuels. Proposals should be submitted no later than 31 January 2017.

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What’s the State of Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022?

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A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Other companies, led by Toyota and Honda, focused on fuel cell vehicles that converted hydrogen to electricity on board so were essentially electric vehicles. In 2022, consumers have multiple choices for alternative-fuel vehicles. Flash Drive: 2020 Hyundai Nexo Fuel Cell.

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EC backing away from mandating reduction in carbon intensity of transportation fuels after 2020

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The 10% reduction target comprises: a 6% reduction in the greenhouse gas intensity of fuels by 2020, with intermediate indicative targets of 2% by 2014 and 4% by 2017; an additional 2% reduction subject to developments in new technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS); and.

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University of Utah engineers develop fast method to convert algae to biocrude

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The new kind of jet mixer extracts lipids from algae with much less energy than the older extraction method, a key discovery that now puts this form of energy closer to becoming a viable, cost-effective alternative fuel. The new mixer is fast, too, extracting lipids in seconds.

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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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It encompasses 25 areas, from fuels and lubricants to engine and emissions characterizations, as well as economic studies, general rule-making support, and coordinating peer review meetings. This new guidance is effective beginning with the 2017 model year.

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