Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its five-year 2014-2018 Strategic Plan. To provide more diverse vehicle and fuel options, DOE will continue to develop advanced batteries and fuel cells, encourage vehicle electrification, and work with partners to address barriers to widespread adoption of all-electric-drive vehicles.

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APRIL 22, 2015

Overall, only 45% of this year’s hybrid and EV trade-ins have gone toward the purchase of another alternative fuel vehicle, down from just above 60% in 2012. This marks the first time loyalty rates for alt-fuel vehicles have fallen below 50%. Edmunds calculates that at the peak average national gas price of $4.67/gallon

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2014

The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. Operations will begin by mid-2014 and be completed early next year. The UPS alternative fuel strategy is to invest in the most environmentally friendly and economical energy sources.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Further, the rules would allow providers of clean fuels to generate and sell clean fuel credits for the fuels they provide in Oregon; modify the definition of fuel importer to be the owner of the fuel when it crosses into Oregon; and establish fuel supply and fuel price deferrals to contain the Clean Fuels Program’s costs.

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

ExxonMobil first signed on as a member of the initiative in 2014. Among MITEI projects supported by ExxonMobil is a new multi-level energy assessment tool, the Sustainable Energy System Analysis Modelling Environment, which assesses lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from various energy sectors.

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MARCH 9, 2018

Audi remains convinced of the potential of the fuels e-gas, “e-benzin” (e-gasoline) and e-diesel and is continuing to pursue its e-fuels strategy. For Audi, e-fuels are more than just a subject of research in laboratories. Since 2013, the brand with the four rings has been offering renewable Audi e-gas on the market.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2015

Red Rock Biofuels LLC will produce approximately three million gallons of low-carbon, renewable jet fuel per year for FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation. Hydroprocessing refines the liquid hydrocarbons to produce jet, diesel, and naphtha fuels. Red Rock’s gas-to-liquids technology partner is Velocys.

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MAY 18, 2013

price, vehicle range, infrastructure). —ARB FY2013-2014 Research Plan. ARB notes that while the California Energy Commission has conducted several studies in the past on consumer response to alternatively fueled vehicles and incentives, these have relied on stated preference responses to hypothetical future vehicles.

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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. Among their findings were: RFS2 is satisfied at extreme oil prices (at least $215/barrel).

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MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. Price Predictability.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2013

We project that electric vehicles will save the city $110,000 per year in reduced fuel and maintenance, costs that we would otherwise have to spend on gas-powered vehicles. Based on its experience to date with the two, Loveland ordered another three for 2013 and an additional four for 2014. —Loveland Mayor Cecil Gutierrez.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

number of shares and price range—are yet to be determined. 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.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

Discounts on company car taxation for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be scrapped under new tax terms revealed as part of yesterday’s Budget. Company car tax will then increase by 1 per cent of the car’s list price (P11D), for every 5g/km of CO2 there after, to a maximum of 35 per cent of the cars list price.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

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OCTOBER 24, 2014

This will need to be supported by a modern and coherent infrastructure design and smarter pricing of infrastructure usage. Member States should also consider how fuel and vehicle taxation can be used to support greenhouse gas reductions in the transport sector in line with the Commission’s proposal on the taxation of energy products.

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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. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the US. of greenhouse gas emissions to 3% by 2020.

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MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. 12 million for natural gas vehicle incentives. million ZEVs on the state’s roads.

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JULY 29, 2016

Improve scientific understanding of how AJF composition impacts gas turbine combustion emissions and operability. R&D related to feedstock and fuel) or take place outside that path (e.g., integrated challenges such as sustainability. Integrated Challenges. during production, deployment, and use). —FAJFS.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Alpha samples of the MPC5744K are available now, with general market samples planned for availability in 2014. The MPXHZ9115A is a non-ported sensor for fuel-injected car engines, motorbike and scooter engines and comfort seating and lumbar applications. Alpha samples of the MPC5777M MCU are available now. New pressure sensors.

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AUGUST 28, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. This estimate assumes gasoline prices of $3.87

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OCTOBER 5, 2022

These are the base prices, excluding options, but including the mandatory $1,045 destination and handling charge. There is a place for a car costing under $20,000 when the average price of a new car in 2022 is more than twice that amount. Road Test: 2014 Nissan Versa Note. ES Manual $15,690. ES CVT $17,040.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Diesel fuel components, including n-heptane, iso-octane, decalin and alpha-methyl naphthalene (AMN). Alternative fuel components, including ethanol, butanol, bio-diesel components and methyl esthers. Jet fuel critical components: toluene and decalin. Additive components such as ETBE. Soot pre-cursor PAH mechanisms.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

The all-wheel drive 2021 NX 300h is powered by the Lexus Hybrid Drive system, a parallel hybrid system where the electric motor can power the car by itself for short distances, the gas engine can power the car by itself, or they can power the car together. Pricing and Warranties. The parallel system comprises a 2.5-liter, Base $41,185.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Harmonizing fuel programs between state, federal, and foreign jurisdictions is useful to ensure the optimum reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The plan assumes carbon intensity will be reduced 10% from 2007 levels by 2023, with reductions beginning in 2014. The final report on an LCFS was published in February 2011.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price. BMW Takes Middle Path to Electrification ; Road Test: 2014 BMW i3. It’s the first of a line of EVs that will initially sell alongside their gas and diesel siblings, then eventually replace them. Road Test: 2019 BMW i8 Roadster.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2015

The investment is so far the largest single investment by a US airline in alternative fuels. This alternative fuel will be a drop-in fuel that meets all of the airline’s technical requirements and specifications, and will power the aircraft in the same way as conventional jet fuel. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2013

It is non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and can be made from a variety of sustainable domestic sources, as well as from North America’s abundant supply of natural gas. The company will also introduce its own proprietary LNG engine—North America’s first fully integrated natural gas solution—in VNL day-cabs and sleepers next year.

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JANUARY 31, 2014

High octane fuels such as gasoline are preferred for high-efficiency and clean combustion at high engine loads, the Tianjin researchers note. Renewable feedstock and high octane number rating make ethanol a very promising alternative fuel in CI engine. An external air compressor simulated boosted conditions. 2013.11.058.

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 15, 2009

But the stronger governmental and consumer push for passenger vehicle fuel economy gains driven by energy security concerns and climate change initiatives have also led to reduced demand for oil in the OECD. mbd in 2014. It likewise could also help make economic growth in those countries less susceptible to oil price shocks.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Expects production around 2014. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. Now Lutz envisions selling hundreds of thousands of Volts a year, probably priced below $30,000.

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