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MARCH 25, 2022

In its Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case, which reflects current laws and regulations, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that renewable diesel supply (domestic production and net imports) will exceed biodiesel supply in the near term.

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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 EPA Trends report.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. the Environment.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

This new design is based on extensive research and development work to establish the best-in-class design in terms of cargo capacity, flexibility and fuel economy, as well as the proven performance of the built Polar Code C.Delta2150 design. The daily main-engine fuel oil consumption using LNG (tier III) 30.8 t/day + pilot oil 0.8

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APRIL 12, 2018

Researchers at Jilin University (China) have investigated the effect of gasoline components on fuel economy, combustion and emissions in a GDI (gasoline-direct-injection) engine. The team subsequently followed up this first study with a second, exploring the effects in a PFI (port-fuel-injection) engine. The first paper (Han et al.

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DECEMBER 4, 2014

Airbus Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. ( EFT ) to promote EFT in the commercialization of technologies to produce sustainable fuels for aviation. Airbus Group’s 2014 launch of a sustainable aviation fuels roadmap has led to collaborative projects with airline partners.

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APRIL 29, 2024

The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) is the latest milestone in the journey towards sustainable transportation. of their guidance, Member States can establish additional regulations related to alternative fuels infrastructure. From fast chargers to semi-public options, we’ve got you covered.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2019

areas of inquiry: The potential impact of climate change policies on global fleet composition, fuel consumption, fuel prices, and economic output. Characteristics of alternative vehicle powertrains and fuels that could affect their future market share. From Insights into Future Mobility.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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AUGUST 10, 2015

Researchers at Tsinghua University in China are studying the effects of Dual-Fuel Spark Ignition (DFSI) combustion fueled with different alcohols and gasoline. However, engine knock with high pressure rise and pressure oscillation caused by end-gas auto-ignition is still the big obstacle for deep improvement of fuel consumption.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. However, assuming no new policies, however, fossil fuels would still provide about 78% of all the energy used in 2035 and CO 2 emissions from energy will grow at 0.3% Biofuels meet most of the growth in the liquid fuel supply.

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JUNE 6, 2014

Synthetic fuel production from fuel-combustion-based energy and CO 2 (top) and from atmospheric CO 2 using solar electricity (bottom). That solar fuels offer the promise of solar energy storage—a key challenge in a world predominantly relying on renewables. Credit: ACS, van der Giesen et al. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 1, 2015

announced a new series of bus transmissions that incorporate the latest advances in fuel economy technology. Referred to as xFE, designating extra fuel economy, the fully automatic bus transmissions have demonstrated improvements up to 7% in addition to the company’s FuelSense features. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

With its deep first gear ratio and industry-leading ratio coverage, the Allison nine-speed transmission provides significant fuel savings as the efficient gear train allows the torque converter to lock up early in first gear. Other than our electric hybrid products, xFE models represent the very best fuel economy technology we offer.

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JULY 3, 2017

Although trucks are a major contributor to the growth in transport-fuel consumption and emissions, the sector receives far less attention and policy focus than passenger vehicles, the IEA noted. Achieving stronger cuts in fuel use, carbon dioxide and pollutant emissions requires the use of hybrids and zero emission trucks.

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JUNE 10, 2011

An ASTM committee has voted to approve the addition of a new bio-derived jet fuel annex to the alternative jet fuel specification D7566 (Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons). —Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO of the Air Transport Association (ATA).

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APRIL 30, 2016

A new study by consultancy Roland Berger defines an integrated roadmap for European road transport decarbonization to 2030 and beyond; the current regulatory framework for vehicle emissions, carbon intensity of fuels and use of renewable fuels covers only up to 2020/2021. BEVs fueled with low carbon, renewable electricity (for PC).

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DECEMBER 13, 2012

A quick reference guide to help emergency personnel identify the location of high voltage components, high-strength steel, and high voltage and supplemental restraint system disabling procedures to ensure the safest response methods for both themselves and vehicle occupants. Earlier post.). —Al Ebron.

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JUNE 13, 2013

Program fleets significantly save on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by running vehicles on American-made propane autogas. Propane autogas, also referred to as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is the most widely used alternative fuel in the world, with more than 17 million autogas vehicles on the road globally.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. Fuel economy.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

While electric vehicle producers are beginning to introduce light truck options, a greater shift to alternative fuel vehicles will require additional development of these models in order to achieve the state’s goals rather than the cars that comprise virtually all of the electric offerings to date, the Center noted. of the 2030 goal.

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MAY 7, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels. Compliance application.

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JULY 1, 2011

Renewable fuels can now be blended with conventional commercial and military jet (or gas turbine) fuel through requirements in the newly issued edition of ASTM D7566-11, Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons. The revised standard was approved 1 July 2011. Earlier post.). Subcommittee D02.J0

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JUNE 20, 2011

A core group of airlines has signed letters of intent with Solena Fuels, LLC for a future supply of jet fuel derived exclusively from biomass to be produced in northern California. The third step upgrades the FT products into jet fuel. Earlier post.). —Air Transport Association (ATA) president and CEO Nicholas E.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

The new top ring coating, also referred to as MSC312, uses chromium nitride applied through a high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) thermal spray process. The thermal and kinetic energy of the flame can be produced either with burning mixtures of fuel gas and oxygen, or by using an electrical power source. cold gas methods (CGS).

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. First, actual on-road operation must be characterized, which is referred to as the road-load force specification. Dynamometer settings are determined in two stages.

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MARCH 10, 2016

liter stoichiometric spark ignited (SI) natural gas engine now referred to as the ISB6.7 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resource Board (CARB) require On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) to be implemented in heavy-duty alternative fueled vehicles for the 2018 model year. g/bhp-hr level by 90% to 0.02

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EV Connect

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Code 30C , more commonly known as the "Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit" or the “30C Tax Credit.” Put simply, it allowed businesses and individuals to receive a tax credit for 30% of the installation costs for any "alternative" fueling equipment, which includes EV chargers. Learn more Sources U.S.

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APRIL 11, 2011

volume and GHG-based fuel standards) to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from on-road transportation need to evolve towards energy-intensity-based fuel standards (e.g., MJ/km) and complementary regulation of fuel carbon intensity (e.g., MJ/km) and complementary regulation of fuel carbon intensity (e.g.,

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JULY 2, 2012

Relative to the Reference case, the prices of HEVs and PHEV10s (plug-in hybrids with 10-mile electric range) in the High Technology Battery case are 5% below the price in 2035. However, many consumers may be willing to pay more for vehicles that have lower fueling costs. Recharging times.

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MAY 15, 2022

This requires simple, easy-to-understand terms without jargon, and that leverage consumer’s existing reference point of the gasoline refueling experience. In an ensuing discussion around this “charging station” reference it wasn’t clear what the author meant. 39% assumed charging station refers to the site/location and 43.2%

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FEBRUARY 15, 2016

A study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University has concluded that regulatory incentives for OEMs for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) intended to encourage a technology transition in the transportation fleet result in increased fleet-wide gasoline consumption and emissions. Incentives for selling AFVs. —Jenn et al.

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APRIL 14, 2015

AEO2015 presents updated projections for US energy markets through 2040 based on six cases (Reference, Low and High Economic Growth, Low and High Oil Price, and High Oil and Gas Resource) that reflect updated scenarios for future crude oil prices. year from 2013 through 2040 in the Reference case, far below the rates of economic growth (2.4%/year)

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APRIL 24, 2009

At its meeting on Thursday, the California Air Resources Board adopted a regulation that will implement Governor Schwarzenegger’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( earlier post ) calling for at least a 10% reduction from 2006 levels in the carbon intensity (measured in gCO 2 e/MJ) of California’s transportation fuels by 2020. Source: ARB.

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will hold its upcoming Electric Drive Vehicle First Responder Safety Training at the Tesla Motors headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. The suite of products includes instructor manuals, participant booklets and the quick reference guide (QRG). Scheduled for 6-7 Dec.,

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JULY 22, 2016

EU legislation currently refers to low-emission vehicles as vehicles having tailpipe emissions below 50 g/km. This would include some plug-in hybrids, full electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The latter two examples also represent zero-emission vehicles. Moving towards zero-emission vehicles. Zero-emission vehicles.

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JULY 12, 2009

Other provisions of the bill include: A 10-year extension for alternative fuel credits for natural gas used as a vehicle fuel, the purchase of natural gas-fueled vehicle, and the installation of natural gas vehicle refueling property credit. Includes conversions and repowers.

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