Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The SRI CTL plant design offers a lower CO 2 -emitting fuel then conventional diesel; a lifecycle analysis by SRI put conventional diesel at 389 gCO 2 /mile, conventional F-T coal-to-liquids diesel at 830 gCO 2 /mile; and the SRI synthetic fuel at 326 gCO 2 /mile (when using carbon-neutral electricity. Lifecycle GHG comparison.

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Coal Water Transportation Fuel 257

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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. Between 2009 and 2011, fuel costs for the City of Loveland’s vehicle fleet increased by 29%, according to the case study.

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Houston Fleet Tax Credit Plug-in 312

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MAY 15, 2014

In a paper in the journal Fuel , researchers at Tianjin University report on the use of cooled EGR to improve the overall performance of 2-methylfuran (MF) as an alternative fuel. This work further advances the knowledge of how to improve the overall performance of MF as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines.

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Fuel E6 Alternative Fuels Gasoline 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Nanocubes made of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) could serve as a medium for gas storage. MOFs produced by the new method are currently being trialed for natural gas storage in heavy duty vehicles. The larger gas quantity in the tank increases the vehicle’s range. Tags: Hydrogen Storage Nanotech Natural Gas. Photo: BASF.

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Gas Industry Industrial Hydrogen 170

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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are a significant component of California’s transportation sector, accounting for a combined 16% of the state’s petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector; however, these vehicles represent less than 4% of the in-state vehicle population. Natural Gas ($8 Million).

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2011 2012 Renewable California 218

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JANUARY 25, 2013

John DeCicco at the University of Michigan argues that to reduce transportation sector greenhouse gas emissions, the proper policy focus should be upstream in sectors that provide the fuel, rather than downstream on the choice of fuels in the automobile. —“Factor Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Automobiles”.

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Fuel Supplies Transportation Climate Protection 236

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APRIL 22, 2014

Comparison of flight scenarios demonstrated that the DELILAH optimal turbocharged diesel engine for light helicopters could potentially reduce fuel consumption by 50%. The engine is compatible with the use of alternative fuels such as 100% biofuel (B100), reducing dependence on fossil fuels and thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Light Diesel Engine Fuel Economy 239

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AUGUST 5, 2012

The goal of their study was to understand how alternative fuels affect the primary PM emissions, the semi-volatile nature of the these emissions, and the potential for the emissions to form secondary PM. 3 ) may also undergo gas?particle A significant fraction of the organic emissions are low-volatility vapors. 1 and 10 2 ?g

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Emissions Engine Fuel Gas 240

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

The project will help establish the methodology for making comparisons under such varied conditions. The research is part of a larger effort by the California Air Resources Board to expand the use of hybrid technology to help meet the goals of AB 32, a 2006 state law that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

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Emissions Hybrid California 2006 225

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. This range is equivalent to annual greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fuels in 588,000 to 4,061,000 passenger vehicles.

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Oil-Sands Emissions Oil Oklahoma 253

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The Current Policies Scenario assumes no new policies are added to those in place as of mid-2011, and is used as a basis for comparison with the New POlicies Scenario. Natural gas also plays a growing role in the transport sector, its share rising from 3% to 4%. the extent of the displacement of oil by alternative fuels.

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Oil Transportation Cheap Energy 247

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AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 Currently, hydrogen gas pricing is not fixed, but DOE targets future pricing at $2 to $3 per kilogram.

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition accelerating the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, welcomed Canadian LNG provider FortisBC to the growing coalition. FortisBC brings to the coalition nearly 50 years’ experience in LNG production in Western Canada.

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Mariner Fuel Alternative Fuels Canada 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

Although Chevy emphasizes the benefits of the 2500HD with the bi-fuel option as a full dual fuel vehicle with a combined range of up to some 650 miles, in more than 500 miles of driving over the course of a week, we used mainly only natural gas. The only reason we used gasoline was for comparison; it wasn’t necessary.

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Silverado Chevrolet Fuel Gasoline-Electric 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2012

They also found that increasing renewable diesel (Neste Oil’s NExBTL) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) diesel blends showed NO x reductions with rising blend level. In California, biodiesel use accounted for 86% of the alternative fuels consumed by the state fleet in 2010. Earlier post.). NO x increases ranged from 1.5% for B20, 6.4%

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Diesel Renewable 2006 Emissions 290

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MAY 4, 2009

Comparisons of NO x , CO, soot, and engine brake power using different PS blends with the factory-set injection timings. Researchers at Iowa State University are proposing dissolving waste polystyrene (PS) in biodiesel for use as a diesel engine fuel as a mechanism for energy recovery from the waste plastic. Credit: ACS. Credit: ACS.

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Waste Energy Iowa Diesel 207

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. David Oh and Jean-Sébastien Plante (2012) A Hydrogen-Fueled, Direct-Injected, Two-Stroke, Small- Displacement Engine For Recreational Marine Applications With High Efficiency And Low Emissions.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

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NOVEMBER 7, 2014

In August 2014, Hyundai’s ix35 fuel cell model was driven a record distance for a hydrogen-powered production car on a single tank, covering 435 miles across three Scandinavian countries. Most recently, Toyota announced that its fuel cell sedan would also be available in the UK, USA, Germany and Denmark during the summer of 2015.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. Fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles 210

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

It considers the production of 60 fuel chains for conventional and alternative fuels as well as 14 different forms of electricity generation, the impacts of vehicle (and battery) manufacturing, and vehicle use and maintenance including different ‘end of life’ scenarios. The implementation of LCA modeling choices (e.g.

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Sustainable Transportation Fuel Renewable Climate 221

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. Like liquefied petroleum gas, DME must be stored in a slightly pressurized tank. million (US$3.9-million)

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Fuel Ford Powered Power 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2015

A team at the University of Calgary (Canada) has compared the energy intensities and lifecycle GHG emissions of unconventional oils (oil sands and oil shale) alongside shale gas, coal, lignite, wood and conventional oil and gas. How does this relate to the life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity? Click to enlarge.

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Oil-Sands Oil Energy Fuel 150

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JULY 22, 2016

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. This would make charging of electric vehicles easier. Zero-emission vehicles.

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Emissions Alternative Fuels Transportation Standards 150

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FEBRUARY 8, 2009

To demonstrate the technique, Kristin Rogers and Thomas Seager applied it to a set of conventional and alternative transportation fuels (carefully noting that their purpose was purpose to illustrate the method, not to provide definitive conclusions about alternative fuels). Click to enlarge.

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Transportation Fuel 2009 Gas-Electric 150

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JANUARY 31, 2014

Renewable feedstock and high octane number rating make ethanol a very promising alternative fuel in CI engine. Due to its superior resistance to auto-ignition (RON = ~111) and volatility compared with gasoline fuel, ethanol is more specifically suited to PPC operation at high load conditions.

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Gasoline Engine Exhaust Emissions 210

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MAY 15, 2022

None of us were certain whether “charging station” referred to the site or location as in the analogous gas station? For one, clarity and consistency is critical for sharing statistics and making comparisons. million (12 times 145,000) estimated gas pumps. Charging Station Versus Gas Station: Comparing Apples to Oranges.

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Charging Gas-Electric Gas Gasoline-Electric 105

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Consumers have more choices than ever when shopping for vehicles with higher fuel economy and lower tailpipe CO 2 emissions. These choices reflect both a more diverse range of technology packages on conventional gasoline vehicles as well as more advanced technology and alternative fueled vehicles.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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AUGUST 26, 2013

Comparison between estimated EI BC and measured EI BC derived FOA3 (black open box), the FOA3 approach with the updated SN-CI correlation (blue triangle), and estimates obtained from the new FOX method (red circle) that are not dependent on SN. Credit: ACS, Stettler et al. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions Standards Carbon Exhaust 199

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. DOE highly encourages applicants to collaborate and team with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or industrial supplier. AOI 2: Lightweighting Materials.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Fuel Economy 231

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone. Total Raffinage Marketing.

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Plug-in Transportation Plug Fuel 244

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APRIL 1, 2009

commissioned by IEA Bioenergy, finds that lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to producing corn ethanol are not static and have shown continual improvement over time. By comparison, gasoline shows full lifecycle GHG emissions of 88,764 gCO 2 eq/GJ in 2015, up 2.5% A new report from Canada-based S&T 2 Consultants Inc.,

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2005 2015 Emissions Production 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2009

It also scales back in areas such as oil and gas company research and moves away from funding vehicular hydrogen fuel cells to technologies “ with more immediate promise, ” according to Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Alternative fueled vehicles pilot grant program: $300 million. Fuel cell technologies: $43.4

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2010 PHEV Hydrogen Fuel 150

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re working on increasing fuel efficiency or you already have an alternative fuel vehicle, you can lessen your carbon footprint by taking advantage of green car care, repair and insurance. Hybrid cars use batteries for some driving needs and gas for others. Fuel-Efficient Vehicles. Hybrid Cars.

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Green Cars Maintenance Gas-Electric 104

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APRIL 10, 2025

Doing a price comparison, including the cost of fuel and maintenance, the Lightning Pro matches very well against the competition, especially as a work truck. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and other efficient powertrains.

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F-150 Ford All-Electric Miles 64

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JUNE 4, 2021

They still have a long way to go before catching up on fossil fuel-powered cars in convenience of fueling. In comparison, only 7,500 hydrogen powered cars were sold by that time. Honda’s Clarify is another fuel cell option. There are some advantages that a BEV has over a hydrogen fuel cell.

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Hydrogen Future Fuel Cars 90

Green Cars News

APRIL 27, 2009

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco is gearing-up production of its right-hand drive natural gas powered Daily following the success of a six month trial which saw the vehicle used for recycling and street cleansing operations on behalf of Camden Council. litres/100km.

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Power Powered Production Vehicles 36

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 6, 2023

Electrify America’s charging network were the backbone of our trip Cost Comparison We charged 412.23 The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much. miles per kWh.

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Las Vegas Charging Utah Miles 98