Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

It encompasses fuels and lubricants effects and engine and emissions characterizations, as well as economic studies, general rule-making support and coordinating peer review meetings. Under the contract, SwRI will evaluate all types of fuels and additives, including conventional and reformulated gasoline and diesel fuels.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2023

The PEF adopted by DOE in the 2000 Final Rule is based, in part, on the existing regulatory approach which provides procedures determining the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of non-EV alternative fueled vehicles. Tesla supports stringent CAFE standards for light-duty vehicles for efficiency gains.) Proposed PEF.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

This workshop will influence future funding opportunities at the Commission through its Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, which provides up to $100 million a year for alternative fuels and vehicle technology development.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

However, overall market share—as well as regulatory claims for progress on the ZEV goals—still largely depend on sales of the combustion vehicle components, both Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) and standard hybrids (HEVs). BEV sales still rely mostly on Tesla; Tesla sales in the first half were 89% of all California sales in this segment.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. Report on the First Quadrennial Technology Review. Source: QTR. —QTR.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review. New energy efficiency standards.

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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.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2011

a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF’s alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2013

Using an alternative approach to determine the amount of black carbon (BC) emissions from civil aviation, researchers from the University of Cambridge, MIT, and Forschungszentrum Jülich have estimated that in 2005, total BC emissions from this sector were 16.9 higher than estimates obtained using standard methods (6.3

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2016

This includes common standards for a distance-based charging system in the EU. In accordance with Directive on alternative fuel infrastructure, Member States are required to implement common standards, including a common plug for electric vehicles, and roll out infrastructure for alternative fuels.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

The LOI was signed during an MPA-organized inaugural closed-door biofuel roundtable in Singapore which discussed the use of biofuels as a sustainable alternative fuel for the future of shipping. We are pleased to facilitate discussions on the biofuels front along with our partners, BHP and GoodFuels.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In California, Big Blue Bus (BBB) will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program. g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards. g/bhp-hr optional Near Zero NO x Emissions standards. ISL G Near-Zero (NZ) 0.02 NO x engines. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2018

New phases of the Energy Efficiency Design Index ( EEDI ) standards for new-build ships, to be reviewed within MEPC. More than 2,700 new ocean-going ships have been certified as complying with the energy efficiency standards.). Encouraging technical cooperation and capacity-building activities, as appropriate.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released its proposed regulation to implement the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The release of the proposed regulation allows 45 days for the public to review the language and provide comment before the item is considered at the 23 April 23 ARB hearing. —ARB ISOR.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The TFS Green Bond program was reviewed by Sustainalytics, a leading global provider of environmental, social and corporate governance research, ratings and analytics. Barclays, ING and Unicredit joined BNP and Credit Agricole as the joint lead managers for the bond issuance.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Distribution of Funds: The program’s funding is distributed to states based on a formula that takes into account various factors, including the existing number of EVs and the length of designated alternative fuel corridors within each state. This includes standardized payment systems, connectors, and user interfaces.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2013

This incentive is available in 30 counties around the state which do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and is for class 3-8 battery-electric trucks only. NYSERDA approved electric equipment manufacturers participating in the Truck VIP include AMP Trucks Inc., Electric (Battery) Fleets Heavy-duty Hybrids Natural Gas Policy'

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2011

An ASTM committee has voted to approve the addition of a new bio-derived jet fuel annex to the alternative jet fuel specification D7566 (Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons). —Nicholas E. Calio, President and CEO of the Air Transport Association (ATA).

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 13, 2023

Aero enhanced This Flash Drive review highlights the RZ 450e; Clean Fleet Report will write a more detailed Road Test review in the coming months when we can spend more time with the vehicle. The standard Direct4 AWD system works to optimize the RZ 450e’s drive force and traction, utilizing separate rear and front eAxles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2013

The project is intended to support the planned upcoming mid-term review of California’s Advanced Clean Cars program ( earlier post ), coordinated with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Low Carbon Fuel Standard. —ARB FY2013-2014 Research Plan.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2013

This date could be deferred to 1 January 2025, depending on the outcome of a review, to be completed by 2018, as to the availability of compliant fuel oil. In practice, says the IMO, this means that, within an ECA, ships must burn fuel oil of a lower sulfur content.

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Fuel Alternative Fuels Mariner Oil 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2020

ASTM International has approved and published a seventh annex to D7566 , the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specification, with support from the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Currently, EU legislation (the Fuel Quality Directive, or FQD) requires a reduction of the greenhouse gas intensity of the fuels used in vehicles by up to 10% by 2020—i.e., a Low Carbon Fuel Standard. a further 2% reduction to come from the purchase of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) credits.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2017

Updated strategies in the CAAP incorporate local, regional, state and federal standards and regulations, as well as anticipate clean air regulations under development by the California Air Resources Board. Grouped under four categories, the 2017 CAAP’s near-term and long-term strategies include: Clean Vehicles, Equipment Technology and Fuels.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Kia also has all-new 2023 versions of the Niro EV and Niro PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report will be reviewing separately, so make sure to sign-up for the newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. Efficient with Low Emissions.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 24, 2022

This review highlights the status of the Silverado EV as of May 2022. We will write more detailed reviews, including impressions for on and off-road driving and towing, when we have had the chance to get behind the wheel this much anticipated all-electric pickup from Chevrolet. The driver cockpit works well with HUD and info galore.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2011

Also, other commercialized alternative fuel technologies, including diesels, fuel cells, electric vehicles, and high efficiency gasoline cars are providing additional competition to the market. Here, German wrote a multitude of standards. Engineering of vehicles will be the differentiator for consumers.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

I like to get drive impressions from my wife for some of the cars I review. This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Each of these are excellent all-electric SUVs (check out review links at the end of this story.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2011

Meeting the goal of cutting US oil dependence depends largely on two things, Obama said: finding and producing more oil at home, and reducing dependence on oil with cleaner alternative fuels and greater efficiency. To achieve our oil goal, the federal government will lead by example. —President Obama.

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

This is our review of the car that made the trip. FordPass Connect is standard, offering a 4G LTE Wi-Fi that can handle mobile devises and allows for over-the-air software updates. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. A JBL Premium Audio System with eight speakers and an amplifier is standard on the XSE Premium. Six USB ports and Wi-Fi Connect, with an AT&T hotspot, are standard on all models. Until then, this Flash Drive is an introduction to the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package, the ZEV regulation along with new LEV III smog-forming pollutant and GHG standards can be the catalyst to that transformative process. The replacement of separate NMOG and oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) standards with combined NMOG plus NO x standards. Greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 1, 2023

When matched against the perennial standard of the Mercedes-Benz S500 , the G90 equals or bests this iconic German luxury car in many ways. Genesis began as a stand-alone company in 2015 and is just now hitting its stride with a line-up of sedans and SUVs that get rave reviews. But things are changing for them.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2024

Getting better every year Dual Motors, AWD Standard No frunk here The 2024 Solterra has two 80kW electric motors with 228 miles of driving range in the Premium trim and 222 miles in Limited and Touring (last year’s range estimate). The slowest is by a standard 120V household plug that delivers a full charge in about 50 hours.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

We will have a more in-depth Road Test review after we had the opportunity to drive the VF 8 for a full week and put it through the rigors of daily driving. The VF 8 has standard, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, power assisted vented front and rear discs and automatic emergency braking. Power front seats are standard.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

It also reviews government policies in a number of OECD countries as well as a selection of non-OECD economies. Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE). Source: OECD. Click to enlarge.

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