Alternative Fuels, Gas-Electric, Market and Price

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2023

The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). Citizens will no longer have a reason to feel anxious about finding charging and refueling stations to their electric or fuel-cell car.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Recharge Fuel Hydrogen

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

Purchase

Purchase Cost Of Price Gasoline-Electric

Former president of Shell Oil calls for aggressive action on alternative fuels to break oil monopoly on transportation

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2013

John Hofmeister, former President of Shell Oil Company and founder and CEO of Citizens for Affordable Energy (CFAE), is joining the Fuel Freedom Foundation (FFF) Advisory Board. The US has been crippled for 7 years by high-priced fuel; the government has done nothing to speak of to address the issue. —John Hofmeister.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Oil Transportation Fuel

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

Green Car Congress

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. Share of EDVs in 2050.

Carbon

Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Gas-Electric Mariner

AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2023

AJR Trucking , a leading carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) and a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has executed a purchase order for 50 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trucks from Tom’s Truck Centers, a member of the Nikola Corporation sales and service dealer network.

Fleet

Fleet Los Angeles Kenworth Long Beach

California ARB 2013 research project to characterize ZEV market; assessing future market potential

Green Car Congress

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. price, vehicle range, infrastructure). Low Carbon Fuel Standard. —ARB FY2013-2014 Research Plan.

2013

2013 Market California Future

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream. Despite an appetite for electrification, many fleet operators face challenges.

Fleet

Fleet Alternative Fuels Maintenance Electrical

Navigant expects global share of electric buses to grow to nearly 33% by 2030

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The global medium- and heavy-duty bus market has been dominated by internal combustion engine vehicles. However, Navigant says, the adoption of electric buses (e-buses) will continue to rise as battery prices decline and a greater importance is placed on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.

Global

Global North America Alternative Fuels Fleet

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The researchers ultimately find that continued technological innovation is necessary and must be accompanied by cross-sector policies and changes to consumer behavior in order to meet Paris Agreement targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions. They assumed mitigation is achieved through global economy-wide carbon pricing after 2030.

Future

Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels

ClearRefining Process Upgrades ULSD to Lighter, Cleaner-Burning Fuel; Nevada Designates it an Alternative Fuel

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2010

The GDiesel product was recently designated as an alternative fuel by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) due to the reduction in criteria emissions stemming from GDiesel use. The ClearRefining process combines ULSD with natural gas in a tank at 295 °F (below the diesel boiling point) and low pressure.

Nevada

Nevada Alternative Fuels Cleaner Fuel

Dana to provide e-propulsion system for Class 8 truck hydrogen fuel development project in Alberta, Canada

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. The trucks are part of a three-year, $11.2-million Earlier post.). million to the AZETEC project.

Canada

Canada Hydrogen Fuel Sustainable Transportation

OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Given the specific barriers, suggests author Andrea Beltramello, there is a role for government to support the development and diffusion of green vehicles, including through policies to strengthen the markets for green cars. Timing and sequencing of energy technology policy. Source: OECD. Click to enlarge.

Green Cars

Green Cars Green Market Green Vehicles

DOE to fund development of processes to aggregate purchases of alt-fuel and advanced vehicles; goal is cost reduction and accelerated adoption

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

DOE plans ( DE-FOA-0001236 ) to issue in the February 2015 timeframe a funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001237) to develop and to implement effective purchasing/procurement processes designed to coordinate and consolidate bulk alternative fuel vehicle and advanced vehicle orders and thus reduce the per-unit prices of commercially-available vehicles.

Purchase

Purchase Alternative Fuels Fuel Financing

Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

Navigant also projects that investments in alternative fuel and fuel efficiency improvements will reduce annual energy consumption in the United States year-over-year. Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. Conventional fuels (e.g., Click to enlarge.

Transportation

Transportation Global Fuel Alternative Fuels

CNG industry sales jump 38% to 940,000 units in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

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. While the Tiago iCNG AMT is priced between Rs 790,000 and Rs 880,000, the Tigor iCNG AMT ranges from Rs 885,000 to Rs 955,000.

Sale

Sale Industrial Industry Petrol

UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2013

UPS plans to purchase approximately 700 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks and to build four refueling stations by the end of 2014. An initial investment of more than $18 million to build fueling stations will be supported by the purchase of the 700 LNG tractors and continued expansion of the natural gas fleet in the US.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Purchase 2014 Building

UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Both options will be associated with high LCFS credit prices. Both these mechanisms guarantee that compliance costs will never exceed either the credit window price or the non-compliance fee, and provide a clear and transparent alternative compliance strategy, the authors suggested.

Davis

Davis Alternative Fuels Boston Consulting Group Price

Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric Engine Fuel

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. Price Predictability.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Projected sales of alternative-fuel vehicles in the AEO2013 Reference case are lower than in AEO2012, with the majority of the reduction reflected in sales of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which in 2035 are about 1.3 Growth in diesel fuel consumption will be moderated by the increased use of natural gas in heavy-duty vehicles.

Fuel

Fuel Energy Sale 2013

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

True ZEVs—battery electric vehicles and the handful of fuel cell electric vehicles—are at 5.6% These numbers assume, the report cautions, that the current market share will remain elevated above the long-term average. million by 2025, with a sub-goal that their market share is expanding at that point.

California

California Sale PHEV 2018

ExxonMobil expands participation in MIT Energy Initiative’s low-carbon research; Mobility of Future study

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Join MITEI’s Center for Energy Storage, which seeks to develop new energy storage technologies for use in renewables-heavy electric power systems, electricity-powered transportation, and other applications. The company will: Extend its membership in MITEI’s Center for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage.

MIT

MIT Carbon Future Energy

Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 9, 2022

A study conducted by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) compared the lifetime costs of owning a gas-powered vehicle versus that of owning an eco-friendly vehicle. The motors that electric vehicles use have fewer moving parts than their gasoline-powered counterparts and don’t require oil changes.

Nickel Metal Hydride

Nickel Metal Hydride Lithium Ion Cars Cost Of

Navigant: sales of light duty vehicles to total more than 2.1 billion from 2015 to 2035

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Navigant expects the vast majority of growth in the LDV market over the forecast period to come from developing countries in Asia Pacific, specifically China and India. High purchase price premiums and low infrastructure availability are expected to limit the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) globally, according to the report.

2015

2015 Light Sale PHEV

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. Light-duty vehicle energy efficiencies are affected by current federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards.

Transportation

Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018

ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

The requirements of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) can be achieved through modest changes in the diversity of transportation fuels supplied to California, according to a report of the first phase of a two-phase, year-long project assessing the economic and environmental impacts of compliance with California’s LCFS out to 2020.

California

California Carbon Fuel Standards

New York launches $19M truck voucher incentive program; $9M for EVs, $10M for alt fuels

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

Cuomo announced a $19-million New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to encourage the purchase of battery-electric commercial trucks as well as other energy-efficient transportation, including hybrid and CNG (compressed natural gas) trucks. Boulder Electric Vehicle, Electric Vehicles International and Smith Electric Vehicles. $6

New York

New York New York City Gas-Electric Fuel

Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2013

The pact seeks to enhance cooperation through a range of activities, including: Accounting for the costs of greenhouse gas emissions in each jurisdiction. Oregon will build on existing programs to set a price on carbon emissions. Washington will set binding limits on carbon emissions and deploy market mechanisms to meet those limits.

Purchase

Purchase Oregon 2016 Washington

Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

The report concluded that benefits in the medium- and long-term can be anticipated since the obtaining of an alternative fuel using a residual greenhouse gas would allow European dependence on conventional fossil fuels to be cut, and that way the risks in supply security to be minimized. Market-driven approach.

Transportation

Transportation CO2 Carbon Hydrogen

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

Green Car Congress

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. For Audi, e-fuels are more than just a subject of research in laboratories. Since 2013, the brand with the four rings has been offering renewable Audi e-gas on the market.

Audi

Audi Gasoline Global Engine

California Energy Commission adopts 3rd annual transportation energy Investment Plan; $100M for clean fuels and technologies

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The 2011-2012 plan allocates $100 million to encourage this menu of transportation investments: $8 million to increase charging infrastructure and support for full electric and plug-in electric vehicles, which are expected to surpass 20,000 sales in California by 2012.

California

California Transportation Energy Clean

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

2020

2020 Energy Transportation Oil Prices

Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The study suggested battery-electric sales comprised 8.6 Power’s vice president for electric vehicle practice, told Automotive News that cost incentives and local policies can likewise play a massive role. 1, according to the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. They've got pricing power right now." "To

North Dakota

North Dakota Electric Vehicles Vehicles Maryland

Sandia study finds meeting RFS2 requirements unlikely without stronger enforcement mechanism; the importance of drop-in biofuels

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2014

The Sandia researchers showed that the key to meeting the RFS2 targets is the fuel price differential between E85 fuel and conventional gasoline (low ethanol blends), so that E85 owners refuel with E85 whenever possible. The model has four sub-components: vehicle, fuel production, electricity grid; and energy supply.

Oil Prices

Oil Prices Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Oil

Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays

Blink Charging

DECEMBER 13, 2023

million electric vehicles on the road in the US, and sales forecasted to reach 2.5 Unlike internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, which can easily use gas stations all over the country, EV charging infrastructure can still be hard to find outside major cities. With more than 4.2 Here’s what you need to know.

Installation

Installation Electric Vehicles Vehicles Alternative Fuels

How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

Blink Charging

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the United States and the rest of the world transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), businesses must accommodate EV charging to remain competitive. To support these millions of electric vehicles, residential, workplace, on-the-go, and destination charging stations are needed to support EV drivers wherever they may go.

Charging

Charging Price Connect Connected

Study concludes transport regulations should focus on energy-intensity-based fuel standards along with regulation of upstream carbon-intensity; decomposing transport GHG emissions into 3 factors

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2011

Decomposition of greenhouse gas emission in transportation (A), relevant actors (B), and corresponding policy instruments (C). 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.,

Transportation

Transportation Emissions Carbon Standards

Wood Mackenzie: China thermal coal demand to double to nearly 7btpa by 2030

Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2013

In a new report, energy, mining and minerals consultancy Wood Mackenzie projects that despite efforts to limit coal consumption and seek alternative fuel options, China’s strong appetite for thermal coal will lead to a doubling of demand by 2030. —William Durbin, Wood Mackenzie’s Beijing-based President of Global Markets.

Coal

Coal China Gas-Electric Gas

MITEI Mobility Systems Center awards four projects for low-carbon transportation research

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2020

The economics of electric vehicle charging. In the transition toward a low-carbon transportation system, refueling infrastructure is crucial for the viability of any alternative fuel vehicle. If so, then a charging network may increase profits by subsidizing entry at ‘missing’ locations that are underprovided by the market.

Transportation

Transportation Carbon Hydrogen MIT

Study: alcohol, biomethane and ammonia are the best-positioned fuels to reach zero net emissions for shipping; OPEX, not CAPEX challenge

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2019

Based on market projections, the best positioned fuels for research and development into net zero fuels for shipping are alcohol, biomethane, and ammonia. Ammonia is truly carbon free and can be produced from renewable electricity. A study by A.P.

Emissions

Emissions Fuel Carbon Alternative Fuels

Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

Adam Brandt and his colleagues used historical relationships to project future demand for (a) transport services; (b) all liquid fuels; and (c) substitution with alternative energy carriers, including electricity. Third, price-competitive alternatives to conventional oil continue to expand.In —Brandt et al.

Oil

Oil Oil-Sands Fuel Economy Transportation

How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

Blink Charging

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Where is Blink a verified supplier?

Fleet

Fleet Tax Credit Charging Tax

Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. We have done our part to bring very competitive and viable vehicles to market but we have to have a market that encourages their sale.

America

America 2016 Charging Gas-Electric

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

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Former president of Shell Oil calls for aggressive action on alternative fuels to break oil monopoly on transportation

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

DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

AJR Trucking orders 50 Nikola Tre FCEVs; incentives bring rough cost parity with existing fleet

California ARB 2013 research project to characterize ZEV market; assessing future market potential

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

Navigant expects global share of electric buses to grow to nearly 33% by 2030

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

ClearRefining Process Upgrades ULSD to Lighter, Cleaner-Burning Fuel; Nevada Designates it an Alternative Fuel

Dana to provide e-propulsion system for Class 8 truck hydrogen fuel development project in Alberta, Canada

OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

DOE to fund development of processes to aggregate purchases of alt-fuel and advanced vehicles; goal is cost reduction and accelerated adoption

Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

CNG industry sales jump 38% to 940,000 units in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

UPS to purchase ~700 LNG trucks, build 4 refueling stations by end of 2014

UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles

Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

ExxonMobil expands participation in MIT Energy Initiative’s low-carbon research; Mobility of Future study

Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Navigant: sales of light duty vehicles to total more than 2.1 billion from 2015 to 2035

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

New York launches $19M truck voucher incentive program; $9M for EVs, $10M for alt fuels

Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

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

California Energy Commission adopts 3rd annual transportation energy Investment Plan; $100M for clean fuels and technologies

EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

Sandia study finds meeting RFS2 requirements unlikely without stronger enforcement mechanism; the importance of drop-in biofuels

Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays

How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

Study concludes transport regulations should focus on energy-intensity-based fuel standards along with regulation of upstream carbon-intensity; decomposing transport GHG emissions into 3 factors

Wood Mackenzie: China thermal coal demand to double to nearly 7btpa by 2030

MITEI Mobility Systems Center awards four projects for low-carbon transportation research

Study: alcohol, biomethane and ammonia are the best-positioned fuels to reach zero net emissions for shipping; OPEX, not CAPEX challenge

Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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