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DHL Express deploys nearly 100 new Lightning Electric delivery vans in US

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The new vans enhance an already robust alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fleet for DHL Express in the US, which includes fully electric, hybrid-electric and clean diesel varieties in addition to low-power electric-assist e-Cargo Cycles. Earlier post.).

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Alternative Fuel Technologies Awarded Phase 1 US Army Contract for Ultra-high Pressure Injection System for JP8

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Alternative Fuel Technology, LLC has been awarded a Phase 1 SBIR contract (W56HZV-10-C-0200) from the US Army to concept design and demonstrate an ultra-high pressure, intensified fuel injection system for use with jet propellant (JP-8) fuel. James McCandless, Chief Executive Officer of Alternative Fuel Technologies, Inc.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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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. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County). Greenkraft, Inc.,

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euglena planning commercial production of biojet and renewable diesel from algae in Japan

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Isuzu Motors and All Nippon Airways (ANA). The company will build Japan’s first demonstration plant for the production of biojet/biodiesel fuels in Yokohama, with operations planned to begin in 2018. Itochu Enex will supply fuel feedstock other than the microalgae. Japan-based euglena Co. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The awards are expected to support the purchase of more than 125 new natural gas vehicles; funding comes from the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. Nations Bus Corp.

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

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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. This constitutes strong 38% year-on-year growth (April 2022-February 2023: 679,575 units).

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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Users of New Leaf fuel include the US Navy, and the cities of San Diego, Oceanside and Chula Vista. The Energy Commission is also awarding $1,074,000 in buy-down incentives for 46 alternative-fuel vehicles. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc.