Alternative Fuels, Oil-Sands and Transportation

Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2012

An analysis of the US refining sector, based on linear programming (LP) modeling, finds that refining plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to a modest increase in refinery CO 2 emissions (ranging between 5.4% to 9.3%) from a 2010 baseline, depending upon the supply scenario.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil Emissions CO2

State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. The proposed Project is not likely to impact the amount of crude oil produced from the oil sands. Click to enlarge.

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Emissions Oil Oklahoma

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

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2013

In contrast to arguments that peak conventional oil production is imminent due to physical resource scarcity, a team from Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz has examined the alternative possibility of reduced oil use due to improved efficiency and oil substitution. 2010, to above 140 $/bbl in constant 2010 dollars).

Oil

Oil Oil-Sands Fuel Economy Transportation

Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The California LCFS calls 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. The California LCFS calls 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.

California

California Oil-Sands Oil 2005

Group of Scientists and Economists Urge Inclusion of Indirect Land Use Change Effects for Biofuels and All Transportation Fuels in California LCFS

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2009

More than 170 scientists and economists have sent a letter to California Air Resources Board (ARB) Chairman Mary Nichols urging the board to account for greenhouse gas emissions from indirect land use change for biofuels and all other transportation fuels under the state’s proposed low carbon fuel standard (LCFS).

Transportation

Transportation California Fuel Oil-Sands

MIT/RAND Study Concludes Three Types of Alternative Jet Fuel May Be Available in Commercial Quantities Over the Next Decade

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2009

The focus of the work was on alternative jet fuels that could be available commercially in the next decade using primarily North American resources. Canadian oil sands and Venezuelan VHOs have the largest potential of several hundred thousand barrels per day of jet fuel, but their use would result in increased GHG emissions.

MIT

MIT Oil-Sands Commercial Available

RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2012

From a cost perspective, the potential of alternative fuels is of limited, if any value, according to the lead report written by James Bartis, a RAND senior policy researcher. Pending a major technical breakthrough, renewable jet and marine fuels will continue to be far more expensive than petroleum-based fuels, Bartis said.

Price

Price Turkey Oil-Sands Fuel

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only.

Escape

Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in

Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

To maximize performance and efficiency there are five driver selectable drive modes of Conserve, Normal, Excite, Slippery and Snow/Sand. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. The Corsair–hiding in plain sight.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 18, 2022

The “wet” part of a DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. That is joined by exterior colors of Hampton Gray, Phantom Black, Sage Gray, Ice White and Mojave Sand. A torquey turbo four.

Hyundai

Hyundai MPG Clean Cleaning

National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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JULY 19, 2012

Building on LCFS policies already adopted in Europe, British Columbia, and California, the researchers looked at potential costs and benefits of reducing the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 10 to 15 percent by 2030. We did not shy away from controversy. We are not advocates.

Carbon

Carbon Oil-Sands Standards Design

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

If you consider buying one, make sure you plan on spending time off-pavement seeking sand, mud and snow, as its DNA is far different from any other SUV on the market. Maintenance – Three years for three, no-cost oil changes and tire rotations. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

Jeep

Jeep Plug-in Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Standards Plug Gas

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

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MIT Gas-Electric Gas Electric Cars

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

The transportation market is in the process of getting fragmented beyond all recognition. will become less common over the next 10-years and that a mix of alternative fuel vehicles including electric, biofuel, hydrogen and solar will and is now seeing tremendous market growth. We have oil! Think Bakken and Alberta sands.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV

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Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

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

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

Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

Group of Scientists and Economists Urge Inclusion of Indirect Land Use Change Effects for Biofuels and All Transportation Fuels in California LCFS

MIT/RAND Study Concludes Three Types of Alternative Jet Fuel May Be Available in Commercial Quantities Over the Next Decade

RAND reports suggest US DoD use less petroleum fuel to deal with high prices, not count on alternatives

Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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