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JULY 30, 2014

Optical micrographs of severe corrosion on steel alloy samples exposed to ethanol and acetic acid vapors—conditions typical of underground gasoline storage tanks—after 355 hours, 643 hours, and 932 hours. A NIST study found that corrosion may pose a hazard at underground gasoline storage tanks at filling stations.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The program requires that transportation fuels used in California meet a baseline target for carbon intensity which is reduced each year. Alternative Diesel Fuels.

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MARCH 10, 2016

million gallons US) of renewable diesel fuel annually. This support works in concert with Alberta’s Renewable Fuels Standard which requires commercial fuel producers to blend renewable products into their fuels. SBI also plans eventually to market renewable jet fuel.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

billion liters) set under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for this year, according to the latest Downstream Regulatory Quarterly Outlook from research and consulting firm GlobalData. This growth is driven in large part by a $1-per-gallon production tax credit extended through the end of 2013 by the US Congress.

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The footprint-based standard CO 2 curves for cars (left) and trucks (right). mpg if all improvements came from fuel economy) and 34.1 L/100km) fuel economy level, respectively. Each manufacturer will have its own fleet-wide standard which reflects the vehicles it chooses it produce. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Harmonizing fuel programs between state, federal, and foreign jurisdictions is useful to ensure the optimum reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. —Low Carbon Fuel Standard 2011 Program Review Report. For LCA analysis, the model used for calculation (CA-GREET, GHGenius, etc.) Earlier post.).

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MARCH 10, 2016

The California Energy Commission awarded the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) a $1-million grant to demonstrate a production-intent advanced version of the Cummins Westport Inc. g/bhp-hr, the lowest of the CARB Optional Low NO x standards. The production launch of the ISB6.7 CWI) ISB6.7 G natural gas engine.

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JUNE 13, 2013

Each colored stacked bar represents credits generated via low carbon fuels; the red line represents the deficits from forecasted CARBOB and ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) consumption. The LCFS requires a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity (in gCO 2 e/MJ) of transportation fuels by 2020, as measured on a lifecycle basis.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has set goals to offer Zero-Carbon Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG) at all of its fueling stations by 2025. Zero-Carbon is based on the average carbon index score (approved by the California Air Resources Board) of Clean Energy’s fuel supply portfolio.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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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. This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

Deutsche Post DHL Group has now published a new study— Sustainable Fuels for Logistics —presenting the current status of trends and developments in the sector, comparing and evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of the respective drives, and sharing its experiences from practical application.

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MAY 12, 2017

Approved in 2009 and first implemented in 2011, the LCFS requires California fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels at least 10% by 2020, by phasing in less carbon-intensive fuel technologies. Similarly, fuels and fuel blendstocks with CIs below the standard generate credits.

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JULY 7, 2017

France also intends to initiate an ambitious (“ ambitieuse ”) Euro 7 standard at the European level. Shorter term actions on the mobility front will include: Converging taxation rates for gasoline and diesel during the next five years. Supporting the development of alternative fuels (electricity, biogas, hydrogen).

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications. We are committed to providing smart, alternative fuel solutions for car buyers, and look forward to continue growing our eco-vehicle portfolio. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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JULY 14, 2014

Crazy Diamond Performance (CDP) has developed a mono-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cruze, with intended market introduction no later than October 2014. The CDP CNG Cruze will certified to the cleanest emissions standard available for an internal combustion engine, according to CDP President Kevin Fern. Fern said that the 1.8L-equipped

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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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JUNE 12, 2015

The M670 is the latest in Pi Innovo’s OpenECU family of rapid prototyping ECUs—a family of off-the-shelf ECUs and software designed to take electronic controls innovations from prototyping to production. The new M670 forms part of an integrated tool-chain from concept to production. Similarly, for niche or low volume (.

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AUGUST 8, 2016

The US Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Increasing the supply of low-carbon alternative fuels is a basic strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. gallons, selected a conservative gasoline displacement rate of 0.50 for its analysis.

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MARCH 21, 2019

In the DTM, we’re now driving with a high-efficiency engine of the type we’re also using in many production vehicles of the Group. Just like in production, the challenge is to extract the maximum from the available fuel through high compression and very good efficiency. — Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

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. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Adjusted fuel economy distribution by model year.

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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., Vehicle regulations (e.g., —Creutzig et al.

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JANUARY 17, 2012

In its standard configuration, the Sockeye offers an extensive I/O set capable of operating most gasoline, diesel and alternative fuel engines including JP?8 specific algorithms using products from The MathWorks. Total Engine Controller). 8 for the military. 8, to name a few.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. With its high average speed(18.9 mph), low 2.1 The Braunschweig cycle.

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

The LCFS program calls for a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of fuel sold in California over the next decade. Obligated parties are upstream producers and importers of gasoline and diesel fuel sold in the state. The program is agnostic as to which fuels can be used to meet the Standard.

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MARCH 5, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released its proposed regulation to implement the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The regulation establishes two performance standards that fuel producers and importers must meet each year beginning in 2011. A second similar standard is set for diesel fuel and its replacements.

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JANUARY 23, 2015

By 2030, the study concludes, low-carbon fuels could replace more than a quarter of the gasoline and diesel used by vehicles in the Pacific Coast region by 2030, with a reduction in the overall carbon intensity of on-road transportation fuels of 14%–21%. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. First-generation biofuels (e.g.,

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Domestic oil production will rise to 7.5

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Fiat presented the new Panda city car at the Frankfurt International Motor Show; production will begin in the last quarter of 2011. The new Panda initially will be available with front-wheel drive, with a 4x4 joining later, and will offer a range of 4 engines, 3 gasoline and 1 diesel. EasyPower (gasoline/LPG) will follow.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. The statute passed by Congress in 2007 states that fuels can’t be approved for the market that could cause any failures. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 4, 2009

Under the agreement, CleanFUEL will distribute IMPCO’s bi-fuel Sequent system, a dual-propane and gasoline fuel system certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for conversions of light duty General Motors and Ford vehicles to run on propane. less than gasoline/diesel per gallon.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Creative Bus Sales has opened a 30,000 sq ft facility in Elkhart, Indiana that will initially be used to perform alternative fuel conversions on buses, trucks, and vans. The process will take gasoline powered vehicles and convert them to run on propane and compressed natural gas (CNG).

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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.

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MAY 15, 2009

Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) began production of the natural gas-powered 2009 Civic GX at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. 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.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has approved specifications for dimethyl ether (DME) used as fuel in compression ignition engines. These include gasoline, diesel fuel, and other fuels such as biodiesel and hydrogen.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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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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MAY 17, 2013

Relative changes in vehicle energy efficiency (VEE) (km/MJ) on ethanol/gasoline blends over those on gasoline for different blending levels. Standard deviations increase by >10% and >200% when used in high and low blends, respectively. Credit: ACS, Yan et al. Click to enlarge.

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