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California reduces tax on dimethyl ether (DME) fuel to be consistent with other alternative fuels; enabling retail sales

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million gallons of DME from more than 5,500 metric tons of waste material when operating at full capacity. The funding from the State of California was instrumental in helping Oberon Fuels obtain additional private funding. The plant is expected to produce 1.6

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Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

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The proposed plant would take more than 500,000 tonnes each year of non-recyclable everyday household and commercial solid waste destined for landfill or incineration such as meal packaging, diapers and takeaway coffee cups and convert it into more than 60 million liters (15.85

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Lux: alternative fuels in China could replace up to 483B GGE in 2020; coal-to-ethanol conversion offers near-term potential

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China’s shift toward alternative fuels in order to cut its reliance on imported oil is creating large opportunities, notably in natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and in the conversion of coal to ethanol, according to a new report from Lux Research. However, logistical barriers exist, notably in biomass and waste collection.

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Trillium opening two California CNG stations fed by renewable natural gas in 2020

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Trillium, one of the US’ leading providers of alternative fuels systems and renewable fuels, is adding two new public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations to its network of California locations. The stations will offer renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling capabilities to fleet customers. gCO 2 e/MJ.

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UPS to use biomethane for Memphis and Jackson alternative fuel fleet

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The deal is part of an initiative announced earlier this year by UPS to significantly expand its use of renewable natural gas in UPS’s alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The company has a goal of driving one billion miles with its alternative fuels fleet—known as the Rolling Laboratory—by the end of 2017.

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JRC report assesses R&I in low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT) in Europe; €2.3B spent from 2007-2020

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Seven STRIA roadmaps have been developed covering various thematic areas: Connected and automated transport (CAT); Transport electrification (ELT); Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM); Low-emission alternative energy for transport (ALT); Network and traffic management systems (NTM); Smart mobility and services (SMO); and.

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Lux: China, India lead Asian alternative fuels; targets likely will not be met

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Driven by aggressive mandates, government support and cost advantages, China and India—the world’s two most populous countries—dominate Asia’s alternative fuels landscape, according to Lux Research. However, even strong growth will leave these nations short of their self-imposed targets.