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

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million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment. This new guidance is effective beginning with the 2017 model year.

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Jülich evaluation of power-to-fuels recommends DME, OME3-5 and n-alkanes as diesel substitutes

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The last blend—a suitable n-alkane cut mixed with OME 3-5 —has the greatest potential for increasing engine efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions. Power-to-fuel, interlinking the energy and transport sectors. Analyzing the potential of various OME n as diesel fuels identifies OME 3–5 as the most promising mixture.

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Renewable wood-based biofuels for shipping

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The most promising fuels will then be engine tested to assess their quality and use for potential marine transport. The US$537,000 project is funded by Norwegian industry partners and the Research Council of Norway and will run until 2017. ReShip - Renewable wood-based biofuels for Shipping.

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NAIT partnering with Oberon, Mack and Westcan to advance use of DME fuel in long-haul trucks

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DME produces zero soot, zero sulfur oxides (SO x ), less NO x and also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel (especially if made from biogas). ISO 16861 specifies a maximum limit of 0.050 mass % methanol and 0.030 mass % water in DME used for fuel. ( DME is a gas under ambient conditions. Earlier post.).

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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Petroleum fuels are common in the automotive industry. Then, why do we need alternative fuels? Global warming due to the emission of gases (Nitrogen Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, etc.) from automobiles, environmental pollution, depletion of fossil fuels, etc. Let’s see a quick statistic.

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California Energy Commission to award up to $3M to support development of bio-oil as intermediate for renewable jet fuel

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In California, petroleum-based fuels contribute to the largest source of carbon emissions; state policy is driving R&D to reduce petroleum use by seeking economic and technically viable low-carbon fuel alternatives derived from locally sourced California feedstocks from various waste streams. Background.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study.

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