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NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A poll conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Audi of America found that a majority of American drivers would support government initiatives aimed at spurring clean diesel vehicle sales in the US. But, we argue that diesel needs an even playing field set by state and federal governments. —Scott Keogh.

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AUGUST 13, 2015

Propel Fuels has expanded its sales of Diesel HPR (High Performance Renewable) to locations across Southern California. Utilizing Neste’s NEXBTL renewable diesel, Propel’s Diesel HPR is a low-carbon, drop-in renewable fuel that meets petroleum diesel specifications and can be used in any diesel engine.

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APRIL 27, 2020

tonnes) registered in the European Union were fueled by diesel; the market share of gasoline in this segment was close to zero. All alternatively-powered vehicles (APV) combined accounted for 15.0% In 2019, EU demand for diesel buses decreased by 3.1% of total EU bus sales. Last year, 85.0% Source: ACEA.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Neste has received €3 million for the construction of its public EV charging network in transport project funding from the European Union’s Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Facility under the Connecting Europe Facility Program. Neste has been at the forefront in reducing transport-related emissions with its Neste MY Renewable Diesel.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

According to a new report from Navigant Research, sales for plug-in electric buses increased 40% from 2016 to 2017, as the technology on offer from bus companies has improved in performance and in price. Highlights of the report include: The market for new buses represents approximately 17% of the overall sales of new commercial vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Propel launched Diesel HPR across Southern California in August 2015, and consumer adoption of the fuel has risen 300% compared to its former biodiesel product (B20). Performance features include a 75 cetane rating, 40 percent higher than regular diesel. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 5, 2019

The analysis covered 23 markets in Europe and found a direct correlation between diesel car registrations and average CO2 emissions. With increased negative public perception towards diesels, combined with new government regulations such as WLTP and scrutiny of the fuel type, demand for diesel fell by 18% in 2018.

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JUNE 2, 2018

Fiat Chrysler will phase out diesel engines in its passenger cars sold in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) market by 2021, according to company executives presenting at FCA Capital Markets day in Balocco, Italy. The company, however, will still offer diesel in its light commercial vehicles across its brands. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2017

New vehicle sales in Europe in October 2017 increased 5.6% Gasoline vehicle sales rose to 619,300 units, accounting for 51.5% In contrast, demand for diesel vehicles declined, with 498,500 units registered, a decline in volume of 9.9%. As a result, the fuel type accounted for 41.4% million units were registered.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles rose from 15 to 22%.

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JULY 13, 2011

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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MARCH 24, 2023

Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel. Furthermore, the vehicle maintenance model has been improved and among other points, now considers urea usage for diesel-powertrains.

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MAY 13, 2020

By contrast, demand for diesel and gasoline vehicles tumbled dramatically, although gasoline-powered cars still account for more than half of the EU market, according to the European Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). Gasoline and diesel cars. Diesel now holds a market share of 29.9% (down from 33.2% Graph: ACEA.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2020

US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has directed the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to acquire alternative fueled vehicles (AFV) when replacing conventionally fueled vehicles. Where biofuels are available, the USDA fleet is directed to use biofuels.

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JULY 7, 2021

This dedication to battery electric vehicles will go towards achieving the UK Government’s decision to stop sales of pure gasoline and diesel engined vehicles from 2030. Stellantis is the LCV market leader in Europe and, in the UK, Vauxhall leads sales in the fast growing all-electric LCV segment.

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MARCH 9, 2024

Demand for alternate fuels from vehicle buyers is growing and along with the transition to electric mobility, the CNG vehicle industry is currently witnessing strong double-digit growth. With this, CNG PV sales have raced past FY2023’s record sales of 327,820 units. MAHANAGAR GAS CUTS CNG PRICE TO Rs 73.50

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JANUARY 8, 2013

The market for alternative fuel vehicles rose 9.4 The rise in alternatives came in a year which saw sales of all new cars [.]. per cent in 2012 in the UK, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)-to achieve a 1.4 per cent share of the new car market.

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AUGUST 1, 2018

The diesel crisis certainly affected the speed of growth in the market, but consumers are overcoming this by turning to more attractive gasoline and AFV solutions. The diesel decline continued during the first six months of 2018, as registrations were down by 17%. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. of total registrations.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. decline in new diesel registrations. to a new low of 165.4 of the UK’s 2.5

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JULY 7, 2017

Among the many actions outlined in the plan is the targeting of ending the sale of cars emitting greenhouse gases (“ gaz à effet de serre ”) by 2040. Shorter term actions on the mobility front will include: Converging taxation rates for gasoline and diesel during the next five years.

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MARCH 21, 2020

New York’s State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced that more than $24 million is now available to replace diesel-powered transit buses with new all-electric transit buses. As part of the state’s $127.7-million As part of the state’s $127.7-million

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MARCH 26, 2018

The market share of diesel vehicles fell to 39.5% Diesel continues to decline and its market share fell to 39.5%, with volume falling by a significant 12.8 This was largely caused by falling demand in Germany and the UK, where diesel vehicle registrations decreased by 19.2% percentage points in February. respectively.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

According to a recent report from Navigant Research, total sales of LDVs are expected to total more than 2.1 Navigant forecasts global annual LDV sales to grow from 88.8 Global market forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use, segmented by country, drivetrain, and primary fuel, extend through 2035.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

The state of South Carolina has purchased 26 new Blue Bird Vision Propane school buses to replace aging diesel buses. The first of the alternative-fueled buses are being deployed to service Dorchester and Berkeley counties. V10 engine, each bus is powered by a ROUSH CleanTech propane fuel system.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

The Scania Interlink Low Decker is presently available for diesel, biodiesel, HVO, CNG/CBG, ethanol and, with the latest addition, hybrid. It complements the Scania Citywide Low Entry Suburban, which is also available for the full range of alternative fuels as well as in a hybrid mode. This bus will go on sale in 2018.

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JULY 6, 2015

In a new report, Navigant Research forecasts global annual sales of light duty vehicles will reach 122.6 Navigant expects sales of conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will fall significantly over the forecast period, experiencing a CAGR of -6.6%. million by 2035, up 38% from a projected 88.8 billion units.

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MAY 31, 2011

Volvo Trucks is expanding its alternative fuel program with the launch of the new dual-fuel Volvo FM MethaneDiesel. a developer of dual-fuel technology. The fuel consists of up to 75% liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the rest diesel, but this proportion may vary depending on how the vehicle is used.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. Fuel economy average for the US fleet, per the Trends report, is 24.1 Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Available clean fuels for the state of Washington could meet a 2028 target of 11.2% The largest fuel pathways used to meet this target include electricity, lower carbon sources of ethanol blended into gasoline, biodiesel and renewable diesel. Biomethane and renewable aviation fuel also contribute.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

(The Department of Food and Agriculture Division of Measurement Standards has the responsibility for establishing and enforcing the quality standards for spark- and compression-ignition engine fuels sold in California. These include gasoline, diesel fuel, and other fuels such as biodiesel and hydrogen.). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 13, 2009

of 2010 sales will be hybrids, about 2.2% will be diesel and less than one percent will be electric. In 2009, diesel market share will be approximately 2.1% In the past decade diesel's highest market share, 4.1%, was reached in 2006. In the past decade diesel's highest market share, 4.1%, was reached in 2006.

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

of total worldwide light-duty vehicle sales by 2023, or about 2.5 Accordingly, Navigant expects this luxury brand push to increase global sales of plug-in EVs significantly in the near term. Light-duty EV sales by scenario, world markets: 2014-2023. HEV sales are expected to surpass 2.4 million units. Source: Navigant.

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DECEMBER 3, 2014

Founded in 1986, Prins is a leading developer of high quality alternative fuel systems powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. Westport expects a number of synergies with the acquisition: Products. Geographies.

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JULY 7, 2014

Navigant projects that annual MHDV sales will grow throughout the forecast period at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Source: Navigant.

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APRIL 20, 2017

For the second successive year, the share of diesel vehicle sales declined and in 2016 fell below 50% of new sales—the lowest share of new sales since 2009 according to the official statistics. However, diesel cars still remain the most sold vehicle type in the EU representing 49.4% of registrations.

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JULY 12, 2013

New fuel booster valve for ME-LGI engine showing the main constituent parts. On 1 July MAN Diesel & Turbo announced the development of a new ME-LGI dual fuel engine. The new engine expands the company’s dual-fuel portfolio, enabling the use of more sustainable fuels such as methanol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

These new vehicles add to the company’s already robust alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas (CNG) and clean diesel. Train and certify 80% of its employees as GoGreen specialists and involve them in its environmental and climate protection activities.

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