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European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

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MARCH 29, 2023

The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). The alternative fuel infrastructure regulation (AFIR) is part of the Fit for 55 package.

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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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MARCH 10, 2023

HJSC) have respectively ordered seven and two MAN B&W G80ME-LGIM dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of 9 × 9,000 TEU container vessels for HMM Co., The G80 engines will, upon delivery, be connectivity-ready and prepared for digital services such as PrimeServ Assist. Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co.

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Lloyd’s Register awards an Approval in Principle to EXMAR ammonia-fueled gas carrier

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MARCH 11, 2021

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded an Approval in Principle to EXMAR for its ammonia (NH 3 )-fueled 40,000 m 3 Midsize Gas Carrier, a significant milestone for the progression of alternative fuels in shipping. Testing continues on both dual-fuel and spark-ignited gas engines. Earlier post.).

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Tenneco has established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell. We support a pragmatic approach of complementary technologies that provide solutions for different transportation sectors.

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Hydrogen Engine Oil Emissions

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? Are you aware of the most commonly used fuel in automobiles? The answer is petroleum fuels. The fossil fuels are highly significant in the global economy. The worlds’ energy requirements are mostly meet by these petroleum fuels.

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Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

liter V-8 compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-capable engines starting in the first quarter of 2017. PSI is one of North America’s largest and most experienced providers of integrated turn-key, alternative-fuel powertrain solutions. GM will supply vehicles equipped with the 6.0L

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Alternative Fuels GMC Chevrolet Fleet

Clean Energy awarded $13M contract to build hydrogen station and supply fuel for Foothill Transit buses

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. won a competitive solicitation to design, construct, and maintain a hydrogen station and supply liquid hydrogen fuel for Foothill Transit, an environmentally-friendly bus service in Southern California that averages 14 million rides a year. Earlier post.). The contract is valued at more than $13 million.

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UPS to use biomethane for Memphis and Jackson alternative fuel fleet

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DECEMBER 21, 2015

UPS will supply its fleet in Memphis, Tenn., with an estimated 15 million diesel gallon gas equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG)—biomethane—as part of a multi-year agreement with Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Atmos Energy Marketing, LLC. and Jackson, Miss., In 2014, 5.4% In 2014, 5.4%

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Alternative Fuel Systems Providing Natural Gas Engine Controllers to Mahindra and Mahindra

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JUNE 23, 2009

Canada-based Alternative Fuel Systems (AFS) is providing that it is providing natural gas engine controllers to Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. in India for use in the new compressed natural gas Maxx maxi Truck, now in production. AFS has been supplying controllers for Mahindra Bolero CNG pick-ups over the last year.

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Alternative Fuels Gas Engine Fuel

Wärtsilä and Grieg to build green ammonia-fueled tanker

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DECEMBER 19, 2020

The technology group Wärtsilä and Grieg Edge, the innovation hub of Norwegian shipping group Grieg Star, are jointly running a project to launch an ammonia-fueled tanker producing no greenhouse gas emissions by 2024. Ship owners operating LNG-fueled vessels represent a significant source of potential customers.

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Westport Acquires OMVL of Italy and 100% of Juniper Engines for 19M; Launching a Light-Duty Automotive Strategy for Alternative Fuel Engines

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JULY 2, 2010

has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of OMVL SpA and OMVL’s 51% share of Juniper Engines Inc. Ian Scott, President of Juniper Engines, will manage the combined companies while Maurizio Grando, Managing Director of OMVL, will continue to manage the Italian operations. In 2009, Juniper Engines introduced its new 2.0-liter

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bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

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JULY 7, 2023

Maritime transport represents around 90% of trade worldwide, while producing 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. bp is working to establish supplies of lower carbon alternative fuels for the shipping sector and will look to use its trading expertise to bring WasteFuel’s bio-methanol to market.

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Wärtsilä to launch 2-stroke future fuels conversion solution; partners with MSC for technology demonstration

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NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The technology group Wärtsilä will commercially launch its Two-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion platform during the first quarter of 2022. This innovative and patented engine combustion technology platform will enable the fast and cost-effective conversion of two-stroke main engines to operate on clean-burning future fuels.

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Conversion Future Fuel Concept

Alternative Fuel Systems Working on CNG 3-Wheeler with Baja

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Canada-based Alternative Fuel Systems Inc., together with Indian partner Advantek Fuel Systems Pvt. is working with Bajaj Auto Limited on a development project involving the compressed natural gas fuelled version of a three-wheeled commercial delivery vehicle. AFS President and CEO Jim Perry.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Three Wheeled Canada

Raven SR and Chart Industries to collaborate on hydrogen and carbon capture

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Raven SR produces transportation-grade hydrogen as well as Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), using local waste as a feedstock, including green waste, municipal solid waste, organic waste, and methane from municipal solid waste or stranded natural gas wells.

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Hydrogen Carbon Industrial Industry

New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

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DECEMBER 24, 2021

The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. DCAS is in the process of finalizing a contract with a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) vendor to supply many of these vehicles.

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New York City New York All-Electric Fleet

UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

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JUNE 19, 2018

UPS plans to build an additional five compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add more than 700 new CNG vehicles including 400 semi-tractors and 330 terminal trucks. UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018.

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Audi begins initial engine testing of Global Bioenergies, Fraunhofer e-gasoline

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MARCH 9, 2018

Audi remains convinced of the potential of the fuels e-gas, “e-benzin” (e-gasoline) and e-diesel and is continuing to pursue its e-fuels strategy. galons US), the largest batch yet produced—of synthetic Audi e-gasoline for initial engine tests. Like all Audi e-fuels, the new fuel has many advantages.

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

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JANUARY 25, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), IVECO (a brand of CNH Industrial) and ENGIE (Global Energy Player) are broadly collaborating to promote natural gas vehicles and infrastructure in Europe. FCA is pursuing the development of alternative fuel motors as a key pillar in its strategy.

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Business Aviation Coalition releases new sustainable aviation fuel guide; CAAFI new member

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel ( SAF Coalition ) released a new informational guide detailing how industry leaders can incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their operations and accelerate the adoption of low-carbon fuels, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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FCA, IVECO and Snam sign MoU for development of natural gas as an environmentally friendly vehicle fuel

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OCTOBER 6, 2016

Alfredo Altavilla (Chief Operating Officer of FCA EMEA Region), Pierre Lahutte (IVECO Brand President) and Marco Alverà (Chief Executive Officer of Snam), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering the development of natural gas as a fuel for road vehicles. This will result in a direct benefit of €1.5 billion (US$1.7

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Study: natural gas heavy-duty trucking fleet could benefit economy, but has mixed environmental effects

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Switching from diesel fuel to natural gas may hold advantages for the US heavy-duty trucking fleet, but more needs to be done to reach the full environmental benefits, according to a new white paper released by the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, and Rice University.

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MAN propane-fueled ME-LGIP to power Chinese VLGC

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Jiangnan Shipyard, owned by China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), has ordered an LPG (liquefied propane gas)-burning MAN B&W 6G60ME-LGIP engine in connection with the building of an 86,000-m 3 VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier) for Tianjin Southwest Maritime (TSM), the Chinese shipping company. LGIP engine.

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Chinese Fuel Power Powered

6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Clean Energy has begun a major fueling infrastructure upgrade for trucks operating in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. Clean Energy has begun a major fueling infrastructure upgrade for trucks operating in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. The City of Ontario, Calif. The company services over 2.5

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Renewable Gas Kansas City Los Angeles

2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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MAY 5, 2015

Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter liter V8-powered models to run on compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. liter V8 engine. liter V8 engine. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter

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F-150 2016 Ford Gas

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana starts production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas model

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OCTOBER 12, 2011

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) marked the start of mass production of the all-new 2012 Civic Natural Gas as it moves to increase production of the alternative-fuel Civic to support an expanding network of certified Civic Natural Gas dealers across the US. Earlier post.). in city driving and 5.5

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Indiana Honda 2012 Gas

Provaris receives ABS approval for design of H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

This milestone approval follows the completion of extensive Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work and ABS review activities. Illustration of the H2Neo 26,000m3 compressed H2 carrier. Provaris is taking the H2Neo through to construction-ready status in 2023, with the H2Max to follow 2026.

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Hydrogen Design Store Gas-Electric

DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

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JANUARY 25, 2013

John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. —“Factor Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Automobiles”.

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CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. —Tucker Perkins.

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USA Engine Alternative Fuels Gasoline

DOE researchers investigate economic and environmental impacts of converting wet waste to renewable diesel

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JANUARY 3, 2022

An open-access paper on their results is published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. Among their findings: The estimated minimum fuel selling prices were $1.22/gasoline The life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the two pathways were 11.2 gasoline liter equivalent (GLE) and $0.94/GLE 1c06561.

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Waste Diesel Renewable Convert

Landi Renzo USA to offer MY 2018 F-150 with CNG; 50,000-mile warranty

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APRIL 26, 2017

Landi Renzo USA , a division of Landi Renzo Group, a global leader in alternative fuel systems, will offer the Ford F-150 with compressed natural gas (CNG) for model year 2018 with Ford Ship-Thru strategically located adjacent to the Ford assembly plant in Kansas City, Mo. gaseous prep engine via Ford dealers as a Ship-Thru.

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F-150 USA 2018 Miles

European project working to establish basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In power-to-liquid processes, greenhouse gas-reduced methanol can be produced by the synthesis of CO 2 and hydrogen. A further important aspect is the optimization of gasoline-engine combustion concepts for the use of methanol. This applies both to the effect of fuel on metals and plastics used in vehicle construction.

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Standards Europe Fuel Gasoline-Electric

UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

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MARCH 5, 2014

The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. The UPS alternative fuel strategy is to invest in the most environmentally friendly and economical energy sources. The Freightliner Custom Chassis built for UPS uses a GM engine.

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Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

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AUGUST 22, 2019

Altalto Immingham Limited, a subsidiary of renewable fuels company Velocys and a collaboration with British Airways and Shell, has submitted a planning application to develop its site in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, close to the Humber Estuary. million gallons US) of cleaner-burning sustainable jet and road fuel each year.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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Mack introduces natural gas-powered TerraPro Cabover low-emission solution for refuse and construction applications

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

introduced a natural gas-powered version of its TerraPro Cabover model for the refuse and construction applications. Natural gas-powered Mack TerraPro certified for Federal tax credit. The MACK TerraPro Cabover model is now available with heavy-duty natural gas engines supplied by Cummins Westport.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo announces new ME-LGI dual-fuel engine for methanol and LPG; Waterfront Shipping signs LOI for four units

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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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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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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.

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Shell and Tsinghua University set up mobility research center

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MAY 25, 2017

Shell officially opened its Joint Research Center for Cleaner Mobility with Tsinghua’s Department of Automotive Engineering (DAE). Shell offers automotive customers in China the latest technical advances in lubricants with premium gas-to-liquids (GTL) products such as Shell Helix Ultra with PurePlus Technology.

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Southwest Airlines signs purchase agreement with Red Rock Biofuels for renewable jet fuel from forest residues; ~3M gallons per year

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

million under phase 1 of the same program to conduct detailed engineering for the BTL facility, which is now complete. The Red Rock process begins with the gasification of woody biomass to produce synthesis gas, which is then is cleaned and sent to a Fischer-Tropsch unit where it is converted to liquid hydrocarbons.

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Purchase Renewable Fuel Alternative Fuels

C. R. England signs multi-year LNG fuel agreement with Shell; replacing existing diesel trucks

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

England, the world’s largest refrigerated trucking company, announced a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) bulk fueling agreement to be supplied by Shell. England will replace existing diesel trucks with LNG powered trucks utilizing the new 12 liter spark-ignited ISX engine.

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Diesel Fuel Alternative Fuels United States

Kroger division takes delivery of first 11 of 40 Freightliner LNG heavy-duty tucks; replacing diesel

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

has taken delivery of its first 11 Freightliner heavy-duty trucks that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). The trucks are equipped with the Cummins Westport ISX12 G engine and Westport iCE PACK systems for LNG storage. LNG is a viable alternative fuel for Kroger in the future. and as far north as Longview, Wash.

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Diesel Oregon North Carolina Fleet

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. —McCollum et al.

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Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles

UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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APRIL 2, 2015

increase to UPS’ current industry-leading alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet of 5,088 vehicles worldwide. To support the purchase and planned deployment of the 1,400 new CNG vehicles, UPS plans to build 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. Agility providing 445 CNG fuel systems to UPS.

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Building Fuel Alternative Fuels Oklahoma

European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

Lloyd’s Register awards an Approval in Principle to EXMAR ammonia-fueled gas carrier

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

Chevrolet and GMC expand alternative fuel fleet offerings; expanded CNG/LPG lineup

Clean Energy awarded $13M contract to build hydrogen station and supply fuel for Foothill Transit buses

UPS to use biomethane for Memphis and Jackson alternative fuel fleet

Alternative Fuel Systems Providing Natural Gas Engine Controllers to Mahindra and Mahindra

Wärtsilä and Grieg to build green ammonia-fueled tanker

Westport Acquires OMVL of Italy and 100% of Juniper Engines for 19M; Launching a Light-Duty Automotive Strategy for Alternative Fuel Engines

bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

Wärtsilä to launch 2-stroke future fuels conversion solution; partners with MSC for technology demonstration

Alternative Fuel Systems Working on CNG 3-Wheeler with Baja

Raven SR and Chart Industries to collaborate on hydrogen and carbon capture

New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

UPS to invest $130M in > 700 natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; > $1B invested in alt fuels since 2008

Audi begins initial engine testing of Global Bioenergies, Fraunhofer e-gasoline

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

Business Aviation Coalition releases new sustainable aviation fuel guide; CAAFI new member

FCA, IVECO and Snam sign MoU for development of natural gas as an environmentally friendly vehicle fuel

Study: natural gas heavy-duty trucking fleet could benefit economy, but has mixed environmental effects

MAN propane-fueled ME-LGIP to power Chinese VLGC

6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana starts production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas model

Provaris receives ABS approval for design of H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier

DeCicco: Transportation GHG reduction policy should focus upstream on fuel supply rather than downstream on choice of fuels in vehicles

CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

DOE researchers investigate economic and environmental impacts of converting wet waste to renewable diesel

Landi Renzo USA to offer MY 2018 F-150 with CNG; 50,000-mile warranty

European project working to establish basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe

UPS plans to purchase 1,000 propane-fueled package delivery trucks, install fueling stations; $70M investment

Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Mack introduces natural gas-powered TerraPro Cabover low-emission solution for refuse and construction applications

MAN Diesel & Turbo announces new ME-LGI dual-fuel engine for methanol and LPG; Waterfront Shipping signs LOI for four units

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

Shell and Tsinghua University set up mobility research center

Southwest Airlines signs purchase agreement with Red Rock Biofuels for renewable jet fuel from forest residues; ~3M gallons per year

C. R. England signs multi-year LNG fuel agreement with Shell; replacing existing diesel trucks

Kroger division takes delivery of first 11 of 40 Freightliner LNG heavy-duty tucks; replacing diesel

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

UPS to add 1,400 new CNG vehicles over next year; building 15 new CNG fueling stations

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