Remove Alternative Fuels Remove California Remove Grant Remove Resource
article thumbnail

DOE and DOT collaborate to support smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies

Green Car Congress

The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT) announced a collaboration to accelerate research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies. for demonstrating and deploying vision-forward smart city and mobility solutions.

article thumbnail

California makes first investments in $100M energy research & development program; also biogas and H2

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission approved its first $10 million to fund Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) research and development (R&D) projects during its monthly business meeting today. Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. Alternative Fuel and Vehicles.

article thumbnail

Cal Energy awards GTI $1M grant to demo production-intent version of CWI 6.7L medium-duty natural gas engine with HD-OBD

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission awarded the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) a $1-million grant to demonstrate a production-intent advanced version of the Cummins Westport Inc. CWI) ISB6.7 G natural gas engine. g/bhp-hr emissions level. g/bhp-hr emissions level. g/bhp-hr level by 90% to 0.02

Grant 150
article thumbnail

Cal Energy Commission approves $1M grant to develop 12L near-zero NOx nat gas engine

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission approved a $1-million grant to develop a 12-liter natural gas engine that produces near-zero nitrogen oxide (NO x ) tailpipe emissions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2010 emission standards for heavy-duty engines establish a limit for NO x emissions of 0.2

Grant 150
article thumbnail

California Energy Commission approves $46.6M for hydrogen refueling and $2.8M for EV charging projects

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission gave final approval for nearly $50 million in grant awards for hydrogen refueling and electric charging construction projects recommended for funding in notices of proposed awards published in April and May. California’s zero-emission vehicle goal is to get 1.5

Hydrogen 354
article thumbnail

California Energy Commission awards $500K to advance green transportation-

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission approved funding of $505,329 for alternative-fuel vehicles and the installation of fueling stations that dispense alternative and renewable fuels. Buy-down incentives, totaling $122,000, will be awarded for 15 alternative-fuel vehicles.

article thumbnail

Plug-in readiness reports show wide difference between California regions

Green Car Congress

The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) released two reports assessing the readiness of two different areas of California—the San Diego and the Central Valley regions—for the widespread use of electric vehicles. The reports show a wide difference in preparedness between the two. Plug-in readiness reports.

San Diego 231