Alternative Fuels, Cleaner, Light and Supplies

Westport awarded additional production supply agreement for Euro 7 LPG fuel systems by global OEM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2023

Westport Fuel Systems has been designated as the supplier of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) systems to a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This is in addition to the previously announced production supply agreement, adding new Euro 7 vehicle platforms planned for production by the OEM. —David M.

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Supplies Global Fuel Alternative Fuels

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

We contend it’s not combustion-engine technology causing green-house gas emissions in the product-use phase; it is the fuel used in the ICE that defines the vehicle emissions.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine Oil Emissions

UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2018

A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe. in 2016.

Grid

Grid London Fleet Charging

California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

Through the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007), the Energy Commission provides up to $100 million per year toward the development and deployment of low?carbon Deployment incentives for light?duty The 2014-2015 plan.

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2014 2015 Renewable California

Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2011

Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. We have to find ways to boost our efficiency so that we use less oil. —President Obama.

Obama

Obama Oil Gas-Electric Purchase

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric

Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. Volvo also supplies a dual-mode charging cable, allowing you to charge slowly overnight with regular 120-volt household current or plug into your dryer’s or other 240-volt outlet to fill the battery in 2.5 The View from Here.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles.

Green Vehicles

Green Vehicles California 2014 2013

IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

By contrast, subsidies for fossil fuels amounted to $409 billion in 2010. Short-term pressures on oil markets are easing with the economic slowdown and the expected return of Libyan supply. per year on average, despite significant fuel-efficiency gains. Oil demand for road freight grows fastest, by 1.7%

Oil

Oil Transportation Cheap Fleet

Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2023, millennials and Gen Z took the wheel by not just buying, but also upgrading their cars, injecting a wave of younger vehicles into the market and seamlessly addressing the demand-supply gap. There was an increased demand for turbocharged engines, offering a lively and fuel-efficient driving experience.

Suzuki

Suzuki Auto Cars SUV

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. If we do not prepare ourselves, we risk becoming the dumping ground for the world’s dirtiest right hand drive vehicles, instead of a quick adopter of better, cleaner technologies. . This will happen from 2030.

New Zealand

New Zealand Emissions Petrol Electric

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

will become less common over the next 10-years and that a mix of alternative fuel vehicles including electric, biofuel, hydrogen and solar will and is now seeing tremendous market growth. Re performance- with proper engineering, a small light car can protect a driver well. Simmons ; "Hot, Flat & Crowded by Thomas L.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV

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Westport awarded additional production supply agreement for Euro 7 LPG fuel systems by global OEM

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

California Energy Commission publishes investment plan for alt and renewable fuel and vehicle technology, 2014-2015

Obama sets goal of reducing US oil imports by 1/3 by 2025; domestic and Western Hemisphere production, natural gas, biofuels, electric vehicles, fleet purchases

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

Maruti Suzuki brands remain top choice for used car buyers in 2023: CARS24 – ET Auto

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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