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Neste opens four new renewable diesel filling stations in California

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Each location is regularly supplied with Neste MY Renewable Diesel, a low-carbon fuel produced from 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials that cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to petroleum diesel. The four new fueling stations join existing Neste-branded fuel stations in San Leandro, San Jose, Keyes and Ripon.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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Then, why do we need alternative fuels? Global warming due to the emission of gases (Nitrogen Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, etc.) from automobiles, environmental pollution, depletion of fossil fuels, etc. make alternative fuels in vehicles a necessity. Let’s see a quick statistic.

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Jülich evaluation of power-to-fuels recommends DME, OME3-5 and n-alkanes as diesel substitutes

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The last blend—a suitable n-alkane cut mixed with OME 3-5 —has the greatest potential for increasing engine efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions. Power-to-fuel, interlinking the energy and transport sectors. Combustion characteristics, emissions. In addition, fossil diesel would no longer be required.

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Clean Cities Autogas Vehicle Conversion Program Rolls Out First of 1,189 LPG Cars in Virginia

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Administered by Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University, the program will deploy nearly 1,200 propane Autogas vehicles, reducing air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, soot and smog-causing emissions when compared to traditional gasoline vehicles. Arlington, Va.-based

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Exclusive: Fast-forwarding green trucking | Autocar Professional

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It addresses the lack of focus on decarbonising trucks, which accounts for 65% of automotive pollution. The goal is to compete with diesel and offer a viable alternative. After exploring various technologies, LNG emerged as the best fuel for long-haul trucking, while electric versions could be suitable for short distances.

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Researchers Propose New Method for Life Cycle Impact Assessment; Transportation Fuels as a Case Study

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Argonne’s GREET model (Greenhouse gas Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation) is, for example, an inventory tool. total US emissions). Fossil-based fuels are favored when GW and FF weights are low and other impact categories (such as eutrophication) are weighted relatively high.