Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2022

HP Taxis, Prins Alternative Fuel Systems and SBL-Automotive revealed [link] of the plug-in hybrid range-extended electric LEVC TX taxi and VN5 van allowing the range extender engine to run on LPG and CNG and their renewable counterparts of biopropane and biomethane.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2010

The Model 320 Hybrid. Among its other product introductions at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky, Peterbilt announced the limited production availability of the Model 320 Hybrid Class 8 refuse truck, equipped with Eaton’s Hydraulic Launch Assist ( HLA ) technology ( earlier post ). Model 320 Hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2012

The California Energy Commission unanimously approved funding of $35,031,310 to projects that will accelerate the development of green fuels and technology in California. These awards are provided through the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Propel Biofuels, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The DTM has initiated a long-term development program for a emission-reduced high-performance fuel, beginning with trials at this weekend’s season finale, at the Hockenheimring (4-6 October). The special fuel, developed by long-time series partner Aral, consists of 50% high-quality renewable components derived from waste products.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. —“Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy-Duty Vehicles”. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association oversees the Clean Air Choice program throughout the United States promoting alternative renewable fuels such as biodiesel and E85, partnering with fleets to replace legacy diesel engines, and by supporting the clean-air advantages of electric and hybrid vehicles. —Harold P.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

AOI 05: Improved Efficiency of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Natural Gas and Propane (LPG) Engines. Development of a Heavy-Duty Direct-Injection Spark- Ignition Natural Gas Engine. AOI 12: Gaseous Fuels Technology Demonstration Projects. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. Gas Technology Institute.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2012

Four new corporate partners—Best Buy, Johnson Controls, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Veolia—are joining the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Clean Fleets Partnership, a broad public-private partnership that assists the nation’s largest fleet operators in reducing the amount of gasoline and diesel they use nationwide.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2015

President Obama today signed a wide-ranging executive order mandating cuts in greenhouse gas emissions for Federal agencies. Through more efficient Federal operations, agency direct greenhouse gas emissions can be cut by at least 40% over the next decade, the order suggests.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. The company also will test three different alternative fuels—Reclaimed Grease Fuel; B20 biodiesel; and liquefied natural gas—in its heavy-duty trucks. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The addition of the 92 trucks increases the FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles by more than 50%, from 172 to 264. The hybrid conversions were produced in Charlotte, N.C. FedEx Corp.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2014

2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program”. 2015 Investment Plan Update covers the sixth year of the program and reflects laws, executive orders, and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, petroleum dependence, and criteria emissions. state production of biofuels.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Fuel cell vehicles are expected to number in the tens of thousands in California after 2015. million to boost the number of natural gas- and propane-powered vehicles in the state and the fueling stations that support them.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Improved efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty natural gas and propane (LPG) engines. The objective of this potential area of interest is to research, develop, and validate engine enabling technologies that can deliver near diesel efficiencies in natural gas or LPG engines, while meeting future emission levels. Technology integration.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

It considers the production of 60 fuel chains for conventional and alternative fuels as well as 14 different forms of electricity generation, the impacts of vehicle (and battery) manufacturing, and vehicle use and maintenance including different ‘end of life’ scenarios. avoided emissions from manure storage).

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc. The company intends to use natural gas in its fleet of trash and recycle trucks. Giant Eagle Inc.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. The Pennsylvania Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program has awarded Axion Power International, Inc. million gallons of biodiesel annually, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 9,950 tons per year.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. You may be wondering if electric and hybrid cars are cheap to insure. In between, there are hybrids and smart cars.

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JANUARY 20, 2024

Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion. The industry now faces serious pressure to pick up the pace.

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APRIL 30, 2016

Bringing optimized ICEs as well as alternative fuels and powertrain technologies to market will account for €380-390 billion (US$435-446) of cumulated incremental powertrain costs from 2010 until 2030. PHEVs fueled with advanced biofuels and low carbon, renewable electricity (for PC).

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Green Car Congress

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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MARCH 13, 2016

Advanced air management system (exhaust gas recirculation, turbocharger, supercharging). Alternative fuel combustion. Waste heat recovery. Hybrid electric powertrains. Application-specific powertrain hybridization for targeted duty cycles. Dedicated engine for hybrid system. Energy storage systems.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

Hybrid Efficiency in a Premium SUV. Hybrid Sophistication. The all-wheel drive 2022 Lexus RX 450h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Synergy Drive, a parallel hybrid system. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR. Refined dual motivation. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 24, 2022

The last thing you need is an expensive car wasting away in the garage. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Let your lifestyle mirror your car choice. Don’t be wowed by the deal.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. Alternative fuel vehicles awards. million ZEV vehicles on the roadways by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2016

Improve collection, storage, densification, pretreatment, and transportation of municipal solid waste to the conversion facility. Fuel Conversion and Scale-Up. Improve scientific understanding of how AJF composition impacts gas turbine combustion emissions and operability. integrated challenges such as sustainability.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Advanced biofuels produced through this funding are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% compared to fossil fuels. Selected projects are aimed at increasing the availability of alternative fuels and biobased products that are produced from a diverse group of renewable sources of biomass. Of the $24.4

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Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2009

GVW) represent 24% and vans 12% of total UK road transport greenhouse gas emissions. For the powertrain theme, the report identifies four main areas of low carbon technologies: engine efficiency, waste heat recovery, alternative powertrains (fuel cells and electric vehicles and hybrids) and transmissions.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $17,223,593 for eight projects including alternative fuel production, plug-in truck demonstrations, EV charging station deployment, and infrastructure planning. The fuel produced will be enough to replace 56,000 gallons of conventional diesel. CALSTART, Inc.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As one MIT report found, on average, “a fully electric vehicle emits about 25 percent less carbon than a comparable hybrid car.” Lifecycle Emissions from EVs Although EVs do not produce carbon emissions during their operation, manufacturing and producing EVs still often involves the use of fossil fuels.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. 15 million for medium- and heavy-duty electric truck and hybrid vehicle demonstration projects. $12

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. Currently interior permanent magnet (IPM) motors are used for hybrid designs because of their high efficiency, specific-power (kW/kg) and power density (kW/l).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Vehicle Technologies funding is targeted at a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. turbomachinery.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 26, 2009

The Air Resources Board will study the indirect effects of transportation fuels with an ongoing investigation outlined to evaluate land use and other indirect effects. When fully implemented the regulation could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 15million metric tons a year.

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Green Cars News

JULY 19, 2009

Under the powertrain theme it identified four main areas - engine efficiency, waste heat recovery, alternative powertrains and transmissions. Engine efficiency too is divided into four categories - combustion systems, engine accessories, friction reduction and gas exchange.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are a significant component of California’s transportation sector, accounting for a combined 16% of the state’s petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector; however, these vehicles represent less than 4% of the in-state vehicle population. Natural Gas ($8 Million).

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