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Fuel and vehicle propulsion strategy. Alternativefuels have the potential gradually to replace fossil energy sources and make transport sustainable by 2050, according to a report presented to the European Commission last week by the stakeholder expert group on future transport fuels. Source: ERTRAC) Click to enlarge.
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Catalytic hydrothermolysis to jet fuel. The standard provides that CHJ fuel, which was developed by Applied Research Associates (ARA), may be blended at up to 50% by volume with conventional jet fuel. Evaluation of ARA Catalytic Hydrothermolysis (CH) Fuel. Wang et al.
a subsidiary of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., as a Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous-fueled vehicles. BAF’s alternativefuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks.
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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ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using AlternativeFuels”. ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using AlternativeFuels”.
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Cities will review and revise where appropriate, local city building codes, standards, ordinances, etc. Upgrading the 400 existing public charging sites within one year of the adoption of a new federally-approved charging standard. to help encourage adoption of PEVs.
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Furthering the Toyota formula–hybrid+power Hybrid and All-Wheel Drive Standard The 2025 Crown Nightshade we tested had the hybrid systema 2.5-liter Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewers driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ.
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