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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. China Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency Oil Policy' Source: EIA.

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Sinopec and Airbus to develop Chinese renewable aviation fuel

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Sinopec is the instrumental partner in helping the Central Government to establish a Chinese airworthiness certification for alternative aviation fuels made from locally grown feedstocks. Bio-jet fuel is becoming increasingly important in aviation and the energy market. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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FCA presents Fiat 500 M15 (methanol); to be sold in Israel

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In 2015, FCA, Iveco (a brand of CNH Industrial), Magneti Marelli (a brand of FCA) and the Israel Fuel Choices Initiative (IFCI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a co-operation between the parties to develop alternative fuel and natural gas-based technologies.

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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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The reference scenario assumes continued strengthening of fuel efficiency standards for LDVs, as well as expanded use of renewables for power generation. Several factors influence an individual’s decision to adopt an alternative fuel vehicle, such as a battery electric vehicle. From Insights into Future Mobility.

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DOE to award $12.5M to improve efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks as part of new tech track for US-China initiative

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In parallel, and with equivalent resources, Chinese funding will support a collaborative counterpart Chinese Consortium. Alternative fuel combustion. The principal DOE coordinator of CERC activities within DOE, and internationally with the Chinese, is DOE’s Office of International Affairs (IA). Waste heat recovery.

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Studies highlight effects of different gasoline components on fuel economy, combustion and emissions

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Many studies aimed at new combustion models and alternative fuels. However, various alternative fuels are used as additives to gasoline which still have unsolved practical problems. Fuel consumption, combustion characteristics and emissions of different fuels were compared at constant speeds and loads.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

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In one way, the program in question—the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—is a relic from a bygone era. electric vehicle supply chains’ reliance on Chinese rare earths and battery components, U.S.-friendly And although the plan seeks to reduce U.S. vehicles, potentially breaching World Trade Organisation rules. says Nunes.

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