Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

The US Navy successfully concluded its largest demonstration of shipboard alternative fuel use with the successful arrival of the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) to Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme. —Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations and Environment) Jackalyne Pfannenstiel.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2017

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge.

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Oil Panama Emissions Fuel 283

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2016

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the regulatory authority for international shipping, decided to implement a global sulfur cap of 0.50% m/m (mass/mass) (5,000 ppm) on fuel oil starting 1 January 2020 during its Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), meeting for its 70 th session in London.

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Oil 2020 Puerto Rico Virgin Islands 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2015

A team at the University of Calgary (Canada) has compared the energy intensities and lifecycle GHG emissions of unconventional oils (oil sands and oil shale) alongside shale gas, coal, lignite, wood and conventional oil and gas. This is not the same as crude oil occurring naturally in shales, as in the Bakken.

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Oil-Sands Oil Energy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

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.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Gasoline-Electric Volt 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2021

Biocrudes from three representative feedstocks—Spirulina (micro-algae), sewage sludge, and wheat straw—were further upgraded to a mixture of hydrocarbon fuels at Aalborg University (Denmark). Analyses of the kerosene fractions of the upgraded biocrude show promising compositions for a use as aviation fuel.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Oil is a strategic commodity second to none—it underlies the global economy and even the American way of life. Of course, other countries benefit from this fact, with about $900 million flowing out of the US to buy foreign oil every day, and about 40% of that going to OPEC. [ Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Plugs and Cars

MARCH 27, 2007

Alternative fuels has become the issue Bush returns to in order to take our eyes off the various disasters befalling both the administration and the country. Certainly not part and parcel of a serious exploration of the potential of grid electricity as an alternative to oil. And nothing about the Volt, I presume.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel GM Phoenix 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2017

This collaboration is in line with the implementation of the DAFI Directive (Directive 2014/94 - Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructures), with a particular focus on certain countries and regions, starting from Wallonia, Belgium. FCA is pursuing the development of alternative fuel motors as a key pillar in its strategy.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Speaking on the theme of Sustainable technologies for the next decade as part of the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) organised by ARAI in Pune, Raman said, “India needs to have a technology-agnostic approach update ICE, and focus on CNG and alternative fuels including hybridisation.”

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Alternative Fuels Suzuki India Vehicles 40

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2010

and scientists and engineers at Columbia University, Iowa State University (ISU) and the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center to support work on production and testing of bio-dispersants that can replace the chemical dispersants currently used for oil spill management. Tags: Biomass Oil Synthetic Biology.

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Universal Oil Grant Iowa 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2012

Airbus has joined a consortium that includes Virgin Australia, Renewable Oil Corporation, the Future Farm Industries CRC, Canadian biofuels company Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation and GE to study a new pathway for the production of sustainable aviation fuels from mallee trees using fast pyrolysis and subsequent bio-oil upgrading.

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Renewable Fuel Australia Alternative Fuels 255

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Today, the term “alternative” is used for all fuels that are not a part of the fossil fuel group—diesel, gasoline, heavy oil and kerosene. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are considered alternative fuels. Economic incentives could remove barriers for companies.

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Fuel Market Alternative Fuels Clean Alternative 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2012

Phase two will narrow down the most promising alternative fuel solutions. The goal is to select a number of feedstocks including used cooking oil (which would otherwise be waste) and also algae. —Professor Zhang Xiliang, Director of Institute of Energy, Environment and Economy, Tsinghua University, Project Manager.

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Universal Alternative Fuels Chinese Climate Change 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2012

However, even as new car buyers look more deeply into alternative fuel options, traditional combustion engine vehicles still get the nod by more than half (59%) of consumers as a vehicle choice they will consider for their next purchase. Beyond fuel choices, new car selection is also heavily based on opinions about vehicle quality.

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Purchase Hybrid Alternative Fuels Cars 250

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2011

For its first biofuel flight Finnair will use biofuel made from recycled vegetable oil (i.e. Used Cooking Oil) supplied by SkyNRG in a mixture that is 50% biojet (HRJ) and 50% ordinary aviation fuel. Finnair will accept for permanent use only a biofuel alternative that is socially, ecologically and economically sustainable.

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Commercial Alternative Fuels Oil Affordable 218

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2015

Boeing announced the next phase in ecoDemonstrator 757 testing today, including its first flight with US-made “green diesel” ( earlier post ) and two new environment-related technologies. In 2014, Boeing proposed the possibility of using green diesel at a low blending ratio to produce aviation drop-in fuel. bio-oils and fats).

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Diesel Green Energy 2014 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2013

With an annual fuel bill of US$7 billion for vessel operations, the Mærsk Group continually considers ways to reduce its bunker fuel consumption. Greater efficiency is the primary way of achieving this; alternative fuels are another. —Jacob Sterling, head of Environment and CSR, Mærsk Line.

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Mariner 2012 Oil Fuel 261

Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2012

Air Canada is operating its first flight with biofuel today to highlight the airline's commitment to the environment. Today’s AC991 will be a normal revenue flight operated with an Airbus A319 aircraft using a 50/50 mix of regular and biojet fuel derived from recycled cooking oil.

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Canada Mexico Taxi Alternative Fuels 257

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2010

The goal of the project is to demonstrate that jatropha can produce significant quantities of oil for conversion to biodiesel and to develop new varieties of the plant that have high yields, can withstand frost, and grow in temperate climates such as the United States. Mike Robinson, GM Vice President of Environment, Energy and Safety Policy.

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India GM Alternative Fuels Philippines 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

This certification clears the C-17 to fly on a volumetric blend of up to 50% HRJ fuel with 50% JP-8, as well as a blend of 25% HRJ, 25% synthetic paraffinic kerosene fuel (SPK), and 50% JP-8. — Terry Yonkers, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics. Earlier post.).

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Renewable Fuel Alternative Fuels Oil 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2018

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping. MEPC 72 also addressed the implementation of the 0.50% sulfur limit.

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International Climate Mariner 2018 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2017

Leading shipowners and operators, classification societies, engine and technology builders and suppliers, big data providers, and oil companies have signed up to a new Global Industry Alliance (GIA) to support transitioning shipping and its related industries towards a low carbon future.

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Industrial Industry Global Carbon 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2017

Most current bio-jet fuels consist primarily of linear or branched chain alkanes; they suffer from low densities (~0.76 g/mL) and low volumetric heating values compared with those of petro-jet fuels. As a result, most alternative fuels have to blend with petro-jet fuels to meet the energy density requirements.

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Conversion Fuel Range Oil 170

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2017

Nicolas Hulot, France’s new minister responsible for environment and energy, presented the country’s new climate plan at a press conference at the Ministry. Supporting the development of alternative fuels (electricity, biogas, hydrogen). Supporting the development of charging infrastructure.

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France Climate Sale 2001 186

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

The solid lubricant package, combined with vacuum oil impregnation, delays valve stem scuffing in high temperature, heavily side-loaded applications. Vacuum oil impregnation provides additional tribological support and a combination of machinability and durability. Turbocharger bushing materials: FM-T90A and FM-T82A.

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Engine Diesel Exhaust Oil 257

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2010

ALMS believes the announcement is the first of its kind in sports addressing the concerns of the global warming, the environment and reducing dependence on foreign fuels and energy sources. It has resulted in the sports car series approving and racing five alternative fuels by all competitors in its field.

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Green Long Beach Alternative Fuels Oil 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2012

An all-in approach is imperative if we hope to reduce our reliance on foreign oil and create a more diverse electricity generation portfolio. Optimize use of all US natural resources while protecting public health and the environment. America must do likewise. —“Road Map to Renewal”.

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Renewable Energy Fuel Coal 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The Volkswagen Group is shouldering its responsibility for the environment. Apart from LNG as an alternative fuel, we are also working on other projects which will continuously make our logistics processes more environmentally compatible. This not only applies to our cars but also to our production and logistics.

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Fuel Mariner Cars North America 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2017

Air Canada is participating in the Civil Aviation Alternate Fuel Contrail and Emissions Research project ( CAAFCER ), a research project led by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to test the environmental benefits of biofuel use on contrails.

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Canada Emissions 2016 2012 170

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2015

After extensive field testing of renewable diesel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils), Volvo Trucks has approved the fuel for all Euro 5 engines and is preparing certifications for Euro 6 engines. —Tobias Bergman, Product Manager for alternative fuels and hybrids at Volvo Trucks. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The program is slated to invest approximately $90 million during this fiscal year to encourage the development and use of new technologies and alternative and renewable fuels, with the goal of reducing dependence on foreign oil and improving the environment. The award recipients are: Environ Strategy Consultants, Inc.

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Los Angeles California Clean Cleaning 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

It also would extend, through 2016, the alternative fuel refueling property credit; the cellulosic producers’ tax credit; and the special depreciation allowance for cellulosic biofuel plant property.

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Tax Credit Tax 2016 South Dakota 186

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. Minimize your use of electricity generated by fossil fuels as much as possible. They’re better for the environment, even when accounting for their manufacturing carbon emissions and when using electricity from coal plants. They’re safer.

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Emissions Nashville Electric Electrical 123

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Distribution of Funds: The program’s funding is distributed to states based on a formula that takes into account various factors, including the existing number of EVs and the length of designated alternative fuel corridors within each state. The impact of the NEVI Program on EV adoption is profound.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2019

It is further found that measures for promoting public transport would have the greatest potential for energy conservation and emission reduction, followed by improving vehicle fuel efficiency. Shifting to the alternative fuels also plays an important role.

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Transportation Emissions China Taxi 316

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The report also investigates whether establishing a DoD commodity class for renewable fuels distinct from petroleum-based products would be beneficial. LMI’s Energy & Environment group, a leader in alternative fuels and energy security analysis, provided analytic support and principal drafting of the report.

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