Alternative Fuels, Corporation, Fuel Economy and Industry

XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints Kazarinoff as CEO

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 16, 2019

First, on 4 October, XL acquired the electrification division of Quantum Fuel Systems, an industry leader in alternative fuel systems for the automotive and heavy duty fleet industries. He sees XL as being at a similar inflection point, with an opportunity for rapid and sustainable growth.

Eaton

Eaton Fleet Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels

AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles in Fleet Over Next 10 Years

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2009

AT&T plans to invest up to $565 million as part of a long-term strategy to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. AT&’s investment represents the largest US corporate commitment to CNG vehicles to date. Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fleet Fuel Vehicles

UPS Purchases 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

UPS announced the purchase of 130 next-generation hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) to add to its growing alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet. The HEV fleet features two different size vehicles from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation and a hybrid drive system from Eaton Corporation.

Purchase

Purchase Electric Vehicles Hybrid Vehicles

DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Enovix Corporation. Exelon Corporation. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec Corporation). Ducted Fuel Injection and Cooled Spray Technologies for Particulate Control in Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. Roush Industries.

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles.

Cost Of

Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles

NHTSA and EPA issue final CAFE/GHG rule for MYs 2017-2025; 40.3–41.0 mpg for MY 2021, estimated 48.7–49.7 mpg for MY 2025, 163 gCO2/mile for MY2025

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84

MPG

MPG 2017 EPA Fuel Economy

California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2012

Key to this reduction has been the development and implementation of a plan that has improved the State fleet’s overall use of alternative fuels, the reduction of unneeded fleet vehicles, and reducing unnecessary vehicle miles traveled. Prison Industry Authority: 105. 216,723 gallons E85 ethanol (6%). Highway Patrol: 457.

2003

2003 Fleet California Alternative Fuels

Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

APRIL 21, 2024

Corporations and governments use it to make pledges and announce sustainability measures. And the automotive industry too is doing its bit to ensure green motoring. At the time, Americans were slurping leaded fuel through massive V8 sedans. There’s encouraging progress in alternate fuels like CNG and ethanol too.

Emissions

Emissions Pollution India Climate

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. —QTR.

Transportation

Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

Fuel economy standards and changing driver behavior keep motor gasoline consumption below recent levels through 2040 in the Reference case. quadrillion Btu—as a result of increases in demand for personal travel and movement of goods that outstripped gains in fuel efficiency. quadrillion Btu (13.8 million bbl/d) in 2013 to 26.4

2020

2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. PPG Industries, Inc. West Virginia University Research Corporation. PPG Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal

MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2010

To reduce the fuel consumption of new vehicles, the report recommends a set of three complementary policies: Clearly defined increases in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards should continue to be enacted beyond the 2016 target (34.1 A national strategy for alternative fuels should be developed.

MIT

MIT Emissions Light Climate Change

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

Is green to blame for problems in auto industry?

Green Cars News

MAY 30, 2009

Most green car enthusiasts would claim that it was General Motors’ and Chrysler’s lack of foresight in embracing green cars and alternative fuel technologies that led to their downfall.

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Green Auto General Motors

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

This, industry observers believe, can be achieved in the near term, and certainly prior to the 2023 deadline to achieve the 80 ppb ozone NAAQS. Enhanced sensors and controls enable the utilization of electric-powered accessories in a way that can improve fuel economy. Click to enlarge. g/bhp-hr—75% below today’s standard.

Climate

Climate Gas Emissions California

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2015

The analysis used by federal agencies to set standards for fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas emissions for new US light-duty vehicles from 2017 to 2025 was thorough and of high caliber overall, according to a new report from the National Research Council. UMTRI Survey: US drivers want better fuel economy, don’t care how.

Standards

Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA

Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

EV Adoption

JULY 4, 2022

Not so coincidentally, the US government’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, had almost the exact same increases during this period. Earlier this year, new CAFE standards require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026.

Fuel Tax

Fuel Tax Tax Electric Vehicles Fuel

Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2009

A multi-cylinder version is practical for a wide variety of vehicles and offers greatest benefit to C and D class passenger cars which can take advantage of the low cost architecture and significantly improved fuel economy and emissions. Wet sump with plain bearings and electric oil pump. Cooling system.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel

Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Achieves 431 Mile Estimated Range; Toyota Targeting Commercialization Within Six Years

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3

Toyota

Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid

Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Whilst hydrogen today is extracted from natural gas and is already a global, multi-billion dollar industry used in a wide range of industrial applications, it is also produced from renewable sources like solar, wind or biogas without the need to use fossil fuels.

Fuel

Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone. Total Raffinage Marketing. Wind : Nordex.

Plug-in

Plug-in Transportation PHEV Plug

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

EVs are a technology that are now proven, are increasingly price competitive, and will be the future of the automotive industry. The domestic OEM industry can think differently, and look to Europe (particularly the UK) for new and used supply. It’s also worth noting that the global car industry is changing rapidly.

New Zealand

New Zealand Emissions Petrol Electrical

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

By partnering with these two industries. This is different from anything Ive ever seen in my 40 years in the automobile industry." ( Detroit Free Press ). 2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion

EV Driven

XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints Kazarinoff as CEO

AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles in Fleet Over Next 10 Years

UPS Purchases 130 Hybrid Electric Vehicles

DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

NHTSA and EPA issue final CAFE/GHG rule for MYs 2017-2025; 40.3–41.0 mpg for MY 2021, estimated 48.7–49.7 mpg for MY 2025, 163 gCO2/mile for MY2025

California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Is green to blame for problems in auto industry?

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Achieves 431 Mile Estimated Range; Toyota Targeting Commercialization Within Six Years

Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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