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Argonne rolls out updated version of AFLEET alternative fuels and advanced vehicles analysis tool

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The US Department of Energy (DOE’s) Argonne National Laboratory is releasing an updated version of its AFLEET tool to reflect the latest advances in alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies and updated emissions data. There really isn’t a tool out there to look at alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in this way.

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SAE International releases 2nd edition of book on hybrid vehicle design

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

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Fiat, MINI and smart Beat 130 gCO2/km New Car Average in Europe for First Half of 2009

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The figures underline how incremental improvements to high-volume vehicles can have an impact that far exceeds that of low-volume hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles, JATO noted. One important contribution to Fiat’s result is the growth of natural gas as an alternative fuel for passenger cars, according to the company.

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California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

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Click to download pdf version. Because of this, the Roadmap includes several activities that promote alternative fuel transportation. Alternative Fuel-Vehicle Rulemaking. California inter-agency roadmap. —California Clean Energy Future Implementation Plan. Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation ( earlier post ).

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Reaction Design Upgrades ENERGICO for Use in Liquid-Fueled Turbine Applications; Detailed Chemistry for Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Jet Fuels

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The models created and validated in support of the NASA program can serve as surrogates for JET-A fuels used in aviation turbines. It is used by commercial and military gas turbine engine manufacturers to speed the integration of alternative fuels with their products and to create designs with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

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Propel Fuels reports strong consumer adoption of renewable diesel in SoCal; retail sales up 300% over biodiesel

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According to the US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, renewable diesel’s high combustion quality results in similar or better vehicle performance compared to conventional diesel, while California Air Resources Board studies show that renewable diesel can reach up to 70% greenhouse gas reduction compared to petroleum diesel.

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Carlsbad, CA using NEXBTL renewable diesel for city fleet

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Propel is the largest retailer of low-carbon fuels in California, operating stations across the state, and providing commercial and bulk delivery for business and government fleets. Drivers can find the nearest Propel locations and fuel pricing by downloading Propel’s mobile app, available in the Android and Apple app stores.

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