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APRIL 2, 2010

Source: EPA. mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. As part of its program, EPA is establishing a system of averaging, banking, and trading (ABT) of credits, based on a manufacturer’s fleet average CO 2 performance. g CO 2 /mi (EPA). mpg US (EPA).

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MARCH 8, 2011

Landi Renzo USA (Landi Renzo) has partnered with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (L&P CVP) to implement alternative fuel systems using compressed natural gas (CNG). Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

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Alternative Fuels Indianapolis Market Vehicles 210

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MARCH 10, 2016

The advanced version engine meets the 2018 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Heavy-Duty On-Board Diagnostics (HD-OBD) requirements and will continue to meet California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) Optional Low NO x 0.1 The goal is to recycle waste and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. CWI) ISB6.7 G natural gas engine.

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Grant Gas Engine Alternative Fuels 150

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DECEMBER 8, 2016

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) rolled out its new fleet of 77 buses fueled by propane autogas. The alternatively fueled buses will help the agency reduce its operating costs, and will reduce emissions by 2 million pounds per year. MTS purchased 31 minibuses and 46 paratransit buses fueled by propane.

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San Diego Ford Fuel Alternative Fuels 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

CleanFUEL USA , a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems has introduced its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter liter engine. When the 6.0L Systems are available through CleanFUEL USA Master Dealers and Preferred Installers.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MPG 2017 EPA Miles 210

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). Among their findings: A note on fuel pricing and cost per mile. kWh (EPA is now using $0.13

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AUGUST 8, 2016

However, argues a team from the University of Minnesota in an open-access paper published in the journal Energy Policy , once the “fuel market rebound effect” is factored in, RFS2 actually increases GHG emissions when all fuel GHG intensity targets specified under the act are met. for its analysis. —Hill et al.

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MAY 18, 2013

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) 2013 research plan includes a project that will comprehensively characterize the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) market, with the ultimate goal of increasing consumer purchases of ZEVs. Research in these areas will also be coordinated with US EPA and NHTSA. price, vehicle range, infrastructure).

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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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California Fuel Engine Sale 150

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JUNE 30, 2009

This is part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The converted vehicles will utilize the BAF CalComp System, a proprietary CNG fuel system certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB).

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2009 Convert Alternative Fuels Vehicles 150

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

The conversions are part of AT&T’s plan to invest up to $565 million to deploy more than 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years. The entire gasoline system is removed and replaced with CNG storage tank(s), HP plumbing, a CNG regulator, and new CNG injectors. Earlier post.).

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Conversion 2010 Clean Cleaning 210

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MAY 15, 2009

First introduced in 1998, the Civic GX is the cleanest internal combustion vehicle certified by the EPA—90% cleaner than the average gasoline-powered car on the road today. As a result, the GX is certified by the EPA as an Inherently Low Emissions Vehicle (ILEV). 1—to maximize performance from natural gas fuel.

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Indiana Honda Gas Production 150

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MARCH 15, 2013

Even at the EIA baseline projected fuel demand in 2050, biofuels could supply as much as 50% of the jet fuel market, and 30% of the gasoline and diesel markets if EERE biofuel technology goals are met. NRC report: Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels. Transportation Energy Futures Project.

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Transportation Hydrogen Fuel Light 345

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. quadrillion Btu in 2035, as a result of fuel economy improvements achieved through stock turnover as older, less efficient vehicles are replaced by newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Motor gasoline consumption will be less than previously estimated. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 25, 2009

In addition, the report says, research suggests that for plug-ins to be cost-effective relative to gasoline vehicles the price of batteries must come down significantly and gasoline prices must be high relative to electricity.

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Plug-in Plug Fleet Alternative Fuels 207

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JANUARY 18, 2014

year plans and roadmaps, with a concomitant focus of the majority of its resources on a limited number of “highest probability of success” pathways/approaches to ensure that the program initiatives are supported at a critical mass (both in terms of dollars and time) for maximum impact. Fuels and Lubricant Technologies. defined mid?to?long

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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APRIL 5, 2012

In November 2011, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed standards for the secondary phase of the National Program (CAFE/GHG vehicle standards for model years 2017-2025), with a standard of 49.6 increase in profits of $4.76

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Detroit Standards Fuel Economy Economy 225

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AUGUST 26, 2011

Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. The NETL study serves as a key input for analyses conducted by EPA and DOE. Source: FEIS, Appendix V. Click to enlarge.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. htm Advocates of the Th!

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

This corresponds to US EPA Tier 2 Bin 2.). For the 2017-2025 model year standards, ARB proposes to use the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approach and adopt separate standards for CO 2 , CH 4 , and N 2 O. Clean Fuels Outlet (CFO) Regulation. Click to enlarge. Greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

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FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Our history with alternative fuels has been truly awful.” Scott Miller, the CEO of research firm Synovate, also noted that while “ things don’t look so good ” for the auto industry right now, hybrids and plug-in hybrids are still favored by consumers against other advanced fuel-saving technologies. “.the Tax the fuel.”

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JUNE 19, 2015

In 2012 the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which regulates fuel economy, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which regulates greenhouse gas emissions, proposed new unified standards for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions over the years 2017 to 2025. Background. mpg by 2025.

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Standards Fuel Economy Economy EPA 150

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MAY 13, 2010

The bill establishes an annual tonnage limit on greenhouse gas emissions from specified activities and directs the EPA Administrator to establish allowances equal to the tonnage limit for each year (with one allowance representing the permission to emit one ton of greenhouse gases, measured in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent).

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Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted the proposed Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package of regulations in advance of the Board’s meeting on 26 January 2012 to consider adopting the new rules. This corresponds to US EPA Tier 2 Bin 2.). Certification fuels. Source: ARB ZEV ISOR. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 31, 2011

In a single-cylinder heavy-duty research engine fueled with gasoline and diesel, RCCI delivered near zero NO x and soot and peak gross thermal efficiency of 56%; fueling with E85 and diesel resulted in an indicated efficiency of 59%. Alternative Fuels. by volume 2-EHN (2-ethylhexyl nitrate). —Splitter et al.

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Wisconsin Gasoline Light Engine 249

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JULY 6, 2015

Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found that the per-mile greenhouse gas emissions of an electric autonomous taxi in 2030 would be 63-82% lower than a projected 2030 hybrid vehicle driven as a privately owned car and 90% lower than a 2014 gasoline-powered private vehicle.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Converting this to estimated EPA range suggests range of roughly 282 miles. It expects these models – likely still referring to a mix of electrified models—to outsell its gasoline models by that point. If each OEM has a different approach to their battery buffer range, then the EPA numbers become less trustworthy.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Company says its focusing on gasoline and hydrogen. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet." No announced plans.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

We need to stop BURNING fuel in our cars. Gasoline is burnt up and gone forever into the atmosphere and into our lungs. Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt Report Says Cap-and-Trade Is a Must for Canada’s Economic Survival From Carbon Footprints to Water Footprints Are Old Tires Fuel or Solid Waste? Follow the money.

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