Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas) and Oberon Fuels , a San Diego-based low-emission alternative fuels company, announced a joint research and development agreement to design and construct the first commercial facility in the United States to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME) from natural gas for use as a transportation fuel.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

The California Energy Commission approved funding of $4,963,000 to help bring natural gas-powered shuttle buses and large trucks to California’s highways. million to help public and private fleet operators as well as individual consumers afford new alternative-fueled passenger vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency. All the TGI versions comply with the highest crash safety standards.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. This will be the only manufacturer-produced full-size bi-fuel sedan in the US, and is expected to go on sale next summer as a 2015 model.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Background.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2022

OP engines utilize direct injection after ports closure to avoid the risk of fuel short circuiting out the exhaust. Created with the mission to build cleaner, more efficient engines, Achates Power has an experienced staff of engineers and scientists working with leading engine manufacturers to bring the opposed piston engine to market.

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Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal 353

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

With the first-ever EU emission standards for trucks agreed, we are completing the legal framework to reach the European target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030. The new targets and incentives will help tackle emissions, as well as bring fuel savings to transport operators and cleaner air for all Europeans.

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Standards CO2 Automobile Manufacturer Emissions 281

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2019

The Hamburg plant already has one of the most efficient production processes of the ArcelorMittal Group due to the use of natural gas in a direct reduction plant (DRI, direct reduced iron). The process is first tested with grey hydrogen (generated at gas separation) to allow for economical operation. Valentin Vogl, Max Åhman, Lars J.

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JULY 6, 2016

Refined from renewable biomass through Neste’s NEXBTL hydrotreating technology, Neste Renewable Diesel meets the ASTM fuel quality standards required by automotive manufacturers. The City of Carlsbad is among the first city fleets in California to adopt low-carbon fuel renewable diesel.

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Renewable Fleet Diesel Alternative Fuels 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2009

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. The Civic GX was formerly produced at Honda’s East Liberty, Ohio plant and has ten years of proven performance as a natural gas powered vehicle. It is powered by a 113-hp (84 kW), 1.8-liter,

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The researchers ultimately find that continued technological innovation is necessary and must be accompanied by cross-sector policies and changes to consumer behavior in order to meet Paris Agreement targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels 269

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JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. Marquette University. Colorado State University.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The latest Investment Plan for the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program prioritizes $100 million in state funds to leverage funding and investments from federal agencies, research institutions, private investors, auto manufacturers and other stakeholders.

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California Transportation Energy Clean 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The hybrid systems were partially funded by Drive Clean Chicago, a program that aims to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure in Chicago. In doing so fuel is saved and harmful emissions are cut. The first of the hydraulic hybrid systems were commissioned last week.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program”. 2015 Investment Plan Update covers the sixth year of the program and reflects laws, executive orders, and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, petroleum dependence, and criteria emissions. The 2014-2015 plan.

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MARCH 6, 2013

FedEx Express alternative fuel fleet deployment as of August 2012. FedEx Express has exceeded its original goal of a 20% improvement in global vehicle fleet fuel economy by 2020, as compared to 2005, with a more than 22% cumulative improvement in fuel economy for its vehicles. Source: FedEx. Click to enlarge.

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2005 Fleet 2020 Fuel 240

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

ARB created the financial incentive program from AB 118 funding to help Californians purchase cleaner, but more costly hybrid vehicles. Hybrid vehicles also reduce smog-forming emissions while saving vehicle owners money in reduced fuel costs. Transportation accounts for 40% of the total emissions of climate changing gases.

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California Climate Change Hybrid Clean Alternative 199

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2013

In practice, says the IMO, this means that, within an ECA, ships must burn fuel oil of a lower sulfur content. Natural gas is a widely available, cleaner burning fuel across North America, but availability of LNG is limited, as the demand and supply side are waiting for each other, partly held up by logistical problems.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Mariner Oil 186

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Lifecycle Emissions from EVs Although EVs do not produce carbon emissions during their operation, manufacturing and producing EVs still often involves the use of fossil fuels. Some have contended that the materials used in EV production are equivalent in environmental impact to driving a conventional gas car.

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Carbon Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2009

In the report, The Economic and Environmental Impacts of a Corporate Fleet Vehicle Purchase Program, the group examines the economic and environmental contributions of converting corporate fleets from gasoline to compressed natural gas (CNG) and hybrid vehicles. million vehicles.

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Purchase Fleet Emissions Carbon 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Volvo Trucks is continuing to invest in DME because it delivers diesel-like performance with propane-like handling and will provide a faster ROI for truck customers than other alternative fuels. Each certification increases their confidence that the fuel is good for trucks and the environment.

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California Fuel Engine Sale 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

Thus, a fuel derived from butanol feedstocks will have a different distillation profile compared to conventional jet fuel paraffins. How ATJ fuels are incorporated into ASTM D7566 will depend upon the outcome of the extensive testing program with these blend components. ASTM subcommittees are addressing these issues.

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Renewable Commercial Fuel 2013 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Alternative LNG drive systems for ships reduce air pollutant emissions significantly—CO 2 by up to 25% and NO x by up to 30%, particulate matter by up to 60% and SO x by as much as 100%. Emissions will be further reduced by the use of an advanced dual-fuel marine engine with direct injection and exhaust gas treatment.

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Fuel Mariner Cars North America 210

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Our push for EV growth is evident around the world and here in the US but the absence of a well-established charging infrastructure, gas prices at a national average of $2.06/gallon, Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs. Federal and state commitment to cleaner fleets by purchasing EVs and PHEVs.

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America 2016 Charging Gas-Electric 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

The Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program was established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) and is an essential element of the California's climate change and energy policies. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution. Vice Chair James Boyd.

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California Transportation Energy Green 150

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Diesel fuel components, including n-heptane, iso-octane, decalin and alpha-methyl naphthalene (AMN). Alternative fuel components, including ethanol, butanol, bio-diesel components and methyl esthers. Jet fuel critical components: toluene and decalin. Additive components such as ETBE. Soot pre-cursor PAH mechanisms.

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Fuel Design Engine Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This has forced almost all two-stroke gasoline marine outboards out of the market, while engines producing over regulated limits are still being manufactured and sold under a corporate fleet averaging system by trading credits from engines generating less pollutants than the mandate with those emitting more.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE). Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid. Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy.

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Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles 360

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

A plug-in hybrid vehicle is especially good for local electric motoring with the freedom to burn gas on a longer trip. Fuel economy for the Recharge is 55 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) when you use electricity and gasoline and drops to 27 mpg when you don’t charge up the battery. The Plug-in Hybrid Option.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 80

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

EV Later mode gives drivers the option to drive in full gas-hybrid, and conserve a certain percentage of electricity for later use. For a cleaner look, the rear wiper could be tucked under the spoiler to increase rearward vision for the driver. Auto EV mode allows the computer to decide if the vehicle runs on gasoline or electricity.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. 12 million for natural gas vehicle incentives. million ZEVs on the state’s roads.

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013 295

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2018

Alternative-fuel technology company ROUSH CleanTech has developed the first available propane autogas engine certified to California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) optional low oxides of nitrogen emissions standard for heavy-duty engines with 0.02 Cummins offers its own line of Near-Zero NO x engines running on natural gas.

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Engine Cleaner Ozone Emissions 225

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

For a cleaner and more elegant look, the rear wiper could be tucked under the spoiler to increase rearward vision for the driver. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 105

Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi marks the first time an electric semi has crossed the border hauling a standard load, marking an important milestone as the two nations move toward a net zero future. Those sentiments were echoed by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. “The

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Transitioning to alternative energy sources Icon of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s first ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas, or L.N.G., a fossil fuel that the cruise industry has touted as a cleaner alternative to the commonly used heavy fuel oil. as a viable marine fuel.

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EV Connect

JUNE 13, 2022

Aspects ranging from consumer knowledge to gas prices to charging infrastructure and more all affect sales. While many experts believe that EVs outselling traditional gas-powered vehicles is inevitable, the rate at which EVs become industry standard will vary greatly depending on the factors below.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Under the central New Policies Scenario, automotive sales in non-OECD markets exceed those in the OECD by 2020, with the center of gravity of car manufacturing shifting to non-OECD countries before 2015. The share of fossil fuels in global primary energy consumption falls from around 81% today to 75% in 2035. Electric vehicles.

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