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Southern California Edison and SanDiego Gas & Electric Co. The approved 2014-2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for about 40% of California''s carbon emissions.
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The California Energy Commission has awarded funds to a consortium of Southern California-based organizations led by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to establish a Southern California Center for AlternativeFuels and Advanced Vehicle Technology.
These projects put more than 9,000 alternativefuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternativefuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.
In response to this directive, the Energy Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) has already allocated nearly $400 million to help bolster statewide infrastructure and create a viable market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), and to promote alternativefuels.
The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) released two reports assessing the readiness of two different areas of California—the SanDiego and the Central Valley regions—for the widespread use of electric vehicles. The reports show a wide difference in preparedness between the two.
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Southern California Edison, and SanDiego Gas & Electric Co. University of California, SanDiego (UCSD): $1 million to use advanced solar forecasting to optimize campus distributed energy resources on the UCSD campus. AlternativeFuel and Vehicles. First NorCal Retail H 2 Refueling Station Open.
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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternativefuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).
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The Energy Commission approved 15 grants totaling more than $5 million to install 475 electric vehicle chargers in communities throughout California, including the cities of San Francisco, Burbank, Torrance and SanDiego and the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles.
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SanDiego: Chula Vista and Kearny Mesa. gallon at the Kearny Mesa station in the SanDiego region—essentially at parity with the lowest priced diesel in the area, according to Gasbuddy.com , and well below some of the highest priced diesel in the area at around $4.00 per gallon.
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Cornell University, in partnership with the University of California, SanDiego, will examine the combustion characteristics of several diesel/biofuel blends. The data gained from the model can help maximize alternativefuel performance and will be used to guide engine manufacturers. ignition delay) of alternativefuels.
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The Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization (CAB-Comm), led by the University of California, SanDiego, has released its final report , detailing the accomplishments and contributions achieved in its six years of operation. Earlier post.)
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for AlternativeFuels, Engines and Emissions at West Virginia University to conduct in-use testing of three light-duty diesel vehicles (two 2.0L diesels and one 3.0L diesel) over pre-defined test routes exhibiting diverse driving conditions.
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million) research project to investigate the use of alternativefuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. Ford Motor Company is leading a €3.5-million million (US$3.9-million)
A series of presentations at the SAE 2009 Hybrid Vehicle Technology Symposium held in SanDiego (11-12 February) sketched a mixed outlook for mainstream consumer—i.e., Our history with alternativefuels has been truly awful.” Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. Steven Plotkin.
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SanDiego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) says the maiden voyage of their Class 8 heavy-duty electric semi marks the first time an electric semi has crossed the border hauling a standard load, marking an important milestone as the two nations move toward a net zero future. Those sentiments were echoed by SanDiego Mayor Todd Gloria.
Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in SanDiego. Clean Fleet Report, at a media event in SanDiego, drove a fully optioned XSE painted in the eye-catching Acidic Blast with the Black roof. It combines a 2.0-liter, The last four have a contrasting black roof.
Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. University of California ‐ SanDiego. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2
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After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in SanDiego County, here are our initial thoughts. Heading out from Encinitas in northern SanDiego County, we wound our way from the ocean to inland cities and back to the beach. The battery charge and mileage range are metered in realtime by a readout on the center touchscreen.
Our time was spent on dry pavement negotiating SanDiego County highways and city traffic. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternativefuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints.
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