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Virginia Governor signs legislation and executive order beginning transition of state vehicles to natural gas, electricity or other alternative fuels

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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles in the Commonwealth. He also signed a new executive order setting out the state alternative fuel plan required by House Bill 2282. —Governor McDonnell. Legislation.

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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

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Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs. Beyond 2035, LDV energy demand begins to level off as increases in travel demand begin to exceed fuel economy improvements in the vehicle stock. million FFV sales in the AEO2012 Reference case. slower growth in E85 sales. million, or less than one-half the 2.9 Overall findings.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $5M to encourage natural gas-powered buses and trucks

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The awards, funded from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, help to pay the difference between a conventional gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicle and one powered by a cleaner alternative fuel. The incentives are passed on to the individual buyers at the point of sale.

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Oil companies “break the circle”! Total Energy to build tens of thousands of charging piles in China

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Recently, Total Energy joined hands with the new energy power generation giant China Three Gorges Corporation to establish a company specializing in electric travel: Three Gorges Total Energy Charging Service Co.Ltd. But in recent years, banning the sale of fuel vehicles has been put on the agenda.

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Volvo Car led CO2 reductions among European automakers in 2010 due partly to diesel success

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The sixth annual analysis conducted by T&E, the European Federation for Transport and Environment, of new car CO 2 emissions in Europe ( 2011 Cars & CO 2 Report: How clean are Europe’s cars ) found that Volvo Car Corporation led the pack with a CO 2 reduction of 9%. Source: T&E. Click to enlarge.

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

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Corporations and governments use it to make pledges and announce sustainability measures. Growing focus on eco-mobility, EVs and ESG Cut to 2024 when countries, corporates and citizens are all seized of the urgency to enhance the green quotient in every sphere of life, including transportation. In CY2023, a record 15,26,433 or 1.52

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CMU study concludes alt fuel vehicle incentives for OEMs result in increased fleet gasoline consumption and emissions

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A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. —Jenn et al. —Jenn et al. 5b02842.

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