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Study finds global oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, climate policies

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Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and the University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies analyzed four scenarios to understand how COVID-19 and other political, economic, social and technological drivers may impact transportation activity and global oil demand.

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Cal Energy Commission hosting technology merit review workshop on EV charging infrastructure project

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This workshop will influence future funding opportunities at the Commission through its Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, which provides up to $100 million a year for alternative fuels and vehicle technology development. Agenda, presentations and details on how to participate are available.

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Study finds clear trend of increasing NOx with higher biodiesel blends with CARB diesel; NOx neutrality achieved by blending in renewable or GTL diesel

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NO x emissions results of biodiesel, renewable, and GTL diesel fuel blends, and CARB diesel fuel for 2006 Cummins ISM. Blending GTL or renewable diesel fuels with various levels of biodiesel or by using di- tert -butyl peroxide (DTBP) can achieve NO x emissions neutrality with the CARB diesel, according to their results.

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Two Studies on Regional Options for Reducing GHG Highlight Need for Reduction in Travel Intensity

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A paper by researchers at the University of Minnesota, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology , projects GHG mitigation strategies for Minnesota, which has adopted a strategic goal of 80% emissions reductions below 2005 levels by 2050. No alternative fuels; same carbon intensity as Reference.

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

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A team of transportation and policy experts from the University of California released a report to the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) outlining policy options to significantly reduce transportation-related fossil fuel demand and emissions. —“Driving California’s Transportation Emissions to Zero”.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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Buy-down incentives totaling $560,000 were approved for 35 alternative-fuel propane vehicles. These incentives help to pay the difference between alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. Currently, these powertrains are primarily installed in shuttle buses and delivery trucks. C/e Solutions, Inc.

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New Proposal for Discrete Road Systems for High-Speed Vehicles and Low-Speed Modes of Transportation Seeks to Enhance Sustainability Without Compromising Benefits of Motor Vehicle Use

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Mark Delucchi at the Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) at UC Davis is proposing a novel urban plan designed on two universally accessible but completely independent transportation networks: one for low-speed, lightweight modes (LLMs) of transportation and one for fast, heavy vehicles (FHVs).