Alternative Fuels, Battery and Climate Change

California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

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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. Accelerate deployment of alternative fueling infrastructure. Earlier post.).

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Climate Change Climate 2017 California

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas-Electric Mariner

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. areas of inquiry: The potential impact of climate change policies on global fleet composition, fuel consumption, fuel prices, and economic output.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels

UC Davis buys 6 NFI electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses using California state contract

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JULY 16, 2021

Unitrans, the University of California, Davis transit system, has purchased six Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric, forty-foot heavy-duty transit buses from NFI subsidiary New Flyer of America Inc. UC Davis utilized the California Department of General Services (DGS) contract for the procurement.

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

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JULY 23, 2018

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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Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles

EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Adopted in 2014, AFID ( Directive 2014/94/EU ) creates the framework for the development of an alternative fuels infrastructure in Europe, including electricity for electric vehicles as well as hydrogen for fuel cells and LNG for shipping. Otherwise, even the current reduction targets in fighting climate change are at risk.

Re-Charge

Re-Charge Alternative Fuels Climate Climate Change

Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

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APRIL 9, 2018

says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected. Moody’s Japan K.K.

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Japan Alternative Fuels Vehicles Carbon Fiber

California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

Created by Assembly Bill 118 in 2007 and reauthorized by Assembly Bill 8 in 2013, the Clean Transportation Program is one of the first transportation-focused funding efforts established to help advance the state’s climate change policies.

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Transportation California Emissions Energy

Government of Canada to develop a national Zero-Emissions Vehicle strategy by 2018

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MAY 26, 2017

The Government of Canada is moving forward with provincial and territorial partners, industry and stakeholders, to develop a national strategy to increase the number of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVS)—battery electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles—on Canadian roads by 2018.

Canada

Canada 2018 Emissions Vehicles

IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In bringing power plant efficiencies to the microscale through high-temperature ceramics, IPG’s turbine delivers a 51% fuel efficiency, reduces CO 2 emissions by 43% and fuel costs by up to 76% (when on natural gas) compared to diesel generators and gas engines. —IPG CEO Toby Gill.

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Grid Clean Cleaning Power

California Energy Commission approves $384M plan to accelerate zero-emission transportation; 50% of funds to benefit disadvantaged communities

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Created by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez) in 2007 and reauthorized by Assembly Bill 8 (Perea, 2013), the Clean Transportation Program is one of the first transportation-focused funding efforts established to help advance the state’s climate change policies.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions California Energy

California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The plan also supports in-state ZEV manufacturing, workforce training and development, and near- and zero-emission fuel production. 690 million for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure (battery-electric and hydrogen). $77 25 million for zero-and near-zero-carbon fuel production and supply.

Transportation

Transportation California Emissions Manufacturer

Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Even with reduced sales compared to both half periods in 2019, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) managed to increase their market share slightly in the most recent results. Overall, total light vehicle sales in California in the first half of 2020 were 786,219 units, down 26.9% Sales nationally were down 23.5%. in H1 2019 to 5.8% in H1 2020.

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California Sale PHEV 2019

UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%).

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2017 Auto Industry Diesel CO2

Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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JULY 7, 2014

Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Propane autogas fueled vehicles (PAGVs) will grow from 2.2% of the market in 2014 to 11.2% in 2014 to 87.1% of vehicles in use in 2014 to 3.4%

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Market Alternative Fuels Engine Gas-Electric

California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The Clean Transportation Program was created in 2007 by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez) to support the state’s climate change policies by developing and deploying alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies.

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Clean Cleaning Transportation California

California Energy Commission to award $13M to further ZEVs and advanced vehicle technology manufacturing in the state

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Funding for the solicitations comes from the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP), created by Assembly Bill (AB) 118 (Nùñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007). Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Plug-ins Policy'

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Manufacturer California Alternative Fuels Energy

Government of Ontario, Canada Providing Rebates Up to C$8,500 for Plug-in Hybrid or Battery Electric Vehicles

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JUNE 20, 2010

Ontario, Canada individuals, businesses, and organizations that purchase or lease a new plug-in hybrid electric or battery electric vehicle after 1 July 2010 may be eligible for a rebate between C$5,000 and C$8,500 (US$4,900-8,300). Rebates will only be made available to the first 10,000 applicants who qualify.

Canada

Canada Plug-in Electric Vehicles Plug

CMA CGM creates US$1.5B fund to accelerate energy transition in shipping and logistics

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The CMA CGM Group has already begun to respond to climate change by using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a transitional maritime fuel.

Energy

Energy Carbon Hydrogen Gas-Electric

U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

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APRIL 1, 2015

They used GREET 1 fuel-cycle and GREET 2 vehicle-cycle models to determine GHG (CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O) and criteria air contaminant (CAC) (PM 2.5 , VOC, NO x , and SO x ) emissions. They then estimated the NPVs of climate change and human health impacts from the GHG and CAC emissions, respectively.

Climate Change

Climate Change Energy Gas-Electric Plug-in

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

True ZEVs—battery electric vehicles and the handful of fuel cell electric vehicles—are at 5.6% As part of the AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0

California

California Sale PHEV 2018

SunLine Transit receives $12.5M for five H2-powered buses, H2 generating station in Coachella Valley

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APRIL 21, 2017

The grant also supports the development of the largest hydrogen fueling station in the US of its kind, from Hydrogenics, using electricity and renewable energy to generate clean hydrogen. The project will collect 12 months of performance data to be used to help further commercialization of fuel cell technology. million riders.

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Power Powered Hydrogen Grant

California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

In contrast, a consensus among the agencies drives the current effort in which a coordinated statewide approach is key in balancing climate change mitigation, renewable power generation and the use of advanced technologies with grid reliability and reduced costs to consumers. Alternative Fuel-Vehicle Rulemaking.

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Plug-in California 2020 Transportation

California Energy Commission awards more than $35M for green transportation in California

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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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California Transportation Green Energy

DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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APRIL 8, 2014

Under that, the plan sketches out 3 strategic goals: Strategic Objective One: Advance the goals and objectives in the President’s Climate Action Plan by supporting prudent development, deployment, and efficient use of “all of the above” energy resources that also create new jobs and industries.

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2014 2018 Energy Climate Change

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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JUNE 25, 2013

The plan as outlined also calls for further work on advanced biofuels, advanced batteries and fuel cell technologies in every transportation mode. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Providing a toolkit for climate resilience.

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

The cost-effectiveness of measures to address climate change is enhanced through a multisector perspective. Tags: Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Hydrogen Policy Power Generation. Wallington et al. The team used a model (Global Energy Transition, GET-RC 6.1) Article ASAP doi: 10.1021/es902329h.

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Hydrogen Low CO2 Available Fleet

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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APRIL 2, 2010

Included in this is a temporary program that will provide additional credit provisions as incentives for the development and sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs); and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). Flex-fuel and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Credits. Advanced Technology Credits.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV

California’s Advanced Clean Cars program: transforming the light-duty fleet to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles with an eye on 2050

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Beyond 2025, ARB notes, the driving force for lowering emissions in California will thus be climate change. ARB staff proposes that many of the technologies that reduce climate change emissions will also reduce the operating costs of light-duty vehicles. Clean Fuels Outlet (CFO) Regulation. Click to enlarge.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions

UK Government Soliciting Bids for 30M for Charging Points; New Office for Low Emission Vehicles

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

million) of the funding is provided from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), through the Strategic Investment Fund, as announced in the Low Carbon Industrial Strategy in July 2009. These plans build on existing measures to support alternative fuels.

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Emissions Charging Vehicles Alternative Fuels

Study suggests policymakers need to move beyond alt fuels hype to decarbonize transport successfully

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MARCH 2, 2016

In the study, published in the journal Nature Energy , Noel Melton, Jonn Axsen and Daniel Sperling conduct a media analysis to show how society’s attention has skipped among alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technology between 1980 and 2013, including methanol, natural gas, plug-in electric, hybrid electric, hydrogen and biofuels.

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Transportation Fuel Alternative Fuels Plug-in

FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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MARCH 4, 2021

Sustainable Fuels. FedEx will continue to invest in alternative fuels to reduce aircraft and vehicle emissions. Fuel Conservation and Aircraft Modernization. FedEx will build on its successful FedEx Fuel Sense initiatives designed to reduce fuel consumption in its aircraft.

Carbon

Carbon Emissions Store Alternative Fuels

Study concludes significant additional transport policy interventions will be required for Europe to meet its GHG reduction goal

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APRIL 12, 2012

EU climate policy aims to limit the global mean temperature increase from anthropogenic climate change to below 2 °C. R&D as above, plus a €3,000/vehicle (US$3,900) purchase subsidy is available for plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles. R&D plus fuel cell electric vehicle subsidy.

Transportation

Transportation Europe Climate Change Emissions

California Adopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, with Indirect Land Use Change Effects for Biofuels

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APRIL 24, 2009

ARB said that the new regulation is aimed at diversifying the variety of fuels used for transportation and that it will boost the market for alternative-fuel vehicles and achieve 16 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2020. ARB projected displacement of petroleum by alternative fuels.

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California Carbon Standards Fuel

DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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JANUARY 25, 2013

John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. The paper is available from the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).

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Fuel Supplies Transportation Climate Protection

France launches new climate plan; Euro 7 lead; targeting ending the sale of vehicles emitting GHGs by 2040

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JULY 7, 2017

Supporting the development of alternative fuels (electricity, biogas, hydrogen). The government will also work on laws dealing with road pricing, access to mobility, alternative modes of transportation and city traffic. Supporting the development of charging infrastructure.

France

France Climate Sale 2001

California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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MAY 9, 2015

Urban bus fleets had to select either a diesel path or an alternative-fuel path. Agencies on the diesel path needed to meet requirements sooner, while agencies on the alternative-fuel path had to ensure that 85% of urban bus purchases were alternative-fueled.

Clean

Clean Cleaning California Fleet

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Electrification will play a growing role in both efficiency and fuel diversification.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel

California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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MAY 11, 2012

The program, created by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), provides approximately $100 million annually to encourage the development and use of new vehicle technologies and alternative and renewable fuels to help attain the state's climate change policies. Earlier post.) Electricore Inc.

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Los Angeles California Plug-in ZeroTruck

JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

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MARCH 6, 2018

Alternative-Fueled-Vehicles only experienced a small increase in volume. Battery-Electric-Vehicles (BEVs) experienced meagre growth too. This could be due to consumer scepticism when it comes to the battery ranges of BEVs and the number of charging points available on the road network at present, JATO suggested.

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Gasoline Diesel Emissions SUV

Los Angeles Mayor Announces Southern California Regional Plug-in Electric Vehicle Plan

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

If we are to be at the forefront of tackling climate change, reducing emissions from the automobile must be front and center. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Policy. Upgrading the 400 existing public charging sites within one year of the adoption of a new federally-approved charging standard.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Plug-in California Plug

European Council endorses 40% GHG cut by 2030; requests ways to cut transport emissions via efficiency, electrification and renewable fuels

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

Member States should also consider how fuel and vehicle taxation can be used to support greenhouse gas reductions in the transport sector in line with the Commission’s proposal on the taxation of energy products. Electric (Battery) Emissions Europe Fuel Efficiency Plug-ins Policy' 40% target.

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Renewable Transportation Emissions Fuel

VW Group head of research says its time for electrification, but progress has been extremely low; We need more

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JUNE 8, 2011

That car, Leohold noted, had a lead-acid battery pack with about 24 kWh of energy, was propelled by wheel hub motors and had a range of about 50 km—“ not that much different than today. It will not be enough to improve the efficiency of conventional engines or to launch alternative fuel concepts, Leohold said.

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Li-ion Energy Storage Lead Acid Gas-Electric

EC proposes 30% CO2 reduction from 2021 to 2030 for light-duty vehicles

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The incentive covers both zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles such as battery electric or fuel cell vehicles and low-emission vehicles having tailpipe emissions of less than 50 g CO 2 per km—these are mainly plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Light CO2 Vehicles Clean

California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

UC Davis buys 6 NFI electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses using California state contract

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

EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

Government of Canada to develop a national Zero-Emissions Vehicle strategy by 2018

IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

California Energy Commission approves $384M plan to accelerate zero-emission transportation; 50% of funds to benefit disadvantaged communities

California Energy Commission approves $1.4B plan for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and manufacturing

Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

California Energy Commission to award $13M to further ZEVs and advanced vehicle technology manufacturing in the state

Government of Ontario, Canada Providing Rebates Up to C$8,500 for Plug-in Hybrid or Battery Electric Vehicles

CMA CGM creates US$1.5B fund to accelerate energy transition in shipping and logistics

U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

SunLine Transit receives $12.5M for five H2-powered buses, H2 generating station in Coachella Valley

California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

California Energy Commission awards more than $35M for green transportation in California

DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Study Finds Availability of Low-CO2 Electricity and Hydrogen May Paradoxically Delay Large-Scale Transition to Electric and/or Hydrogen Vehicle Fleet

EPAs GHG Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles; Special Credits To Encourage PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

California’s Advanced Clean Cars program: transforming the light-duty fleet to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles with an eye on 2050

UK Government Soliciting Bids for 30M for Charging Points; New Office for Low Emission Vehicles

Study suggests policymakers need to move beyond alt fuels hype to decarbonize transport successfully

FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

Study concludes significant additional transport policy interventions will be required for Europe to meet its GHG reduction goal

California Adopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, with Indirect Land Use Change Effects for Biofuels

DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

France launches new climate plan; Euro 7 lead; targeting ending the sale of vehicles emitting GHGs by 2040

California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

JATO: new car CO2 emissions rise for the first time in a decade in Europe; diesel down, gasoline up, SUVs up

Los Angeles Mayor Announces Southern California Regional Plug-in Electric Vehicle Plan

European Council endorses 40% GHG cut by 2030; requests ways to cut transport emissions via efficiency, electrification and renewable fuels

VW Group head of research says its time for electrification, but progress has been extremely low; We need more

EC proposes 30% CO2 reduction from 2021 to 2030 for light-duty vehicles

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