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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. Exhaust, Evap, and OBD testing. Overview of Program Elements.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels.

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Westport acquires Clean Energy’s BAF natural gas vehicle business for $25M

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subsidiaries of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., Westport and Clean Energy also announced a $5-million joint marketing and sales program. BAF supports clients with vehicle conversions through the Ford QVM program and aftermarket conversion products, alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support.

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EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. Clean Alternative Fuel Conversions: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible clean alternative fuel conversion.

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EPA to award up to $4M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from port fleets

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EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: EPA will fund up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. Clean Alternative Fuel Conversions: EPA will fund up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible clean alternative fuel conversion.

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EPA to award up to $5M to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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Eligible diesel emission reduction solutions include verified emission control technologies such as exhaust controls and engine upgrades, verified idle reduction technologies, certified engine repowers, and/or certified vehicle or equipment replacements.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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An opposed piston engine with hydrogen combustion could well provide the best-known thermal efficiency from a reciprocating engine, with the potential to match the in-vehicle efficiency of a hydrogen fuel cell. According to Achates Power, the two main technical challenges for H 2 -OPE are fuel injection and ignition source.

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