Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

San Diego 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 San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria.

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Mexico San Diego Peterbilt Kenworth 52

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

The award recipients are: Buster Biofuels, LLC, based in the San Diego area, will receive $2,641,723 to convert a 7,300 square foot industrial warehouse building into a biodiesel manufacturing and fueling facility. Buy-down incentives totaling $560,000 were approved for 35 alternative-fuel propane vehicles.

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San Diego California Energy Transportation 346

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $17,223,593 for eight projects including alternative fuel production, plug-in truck demonstrations, EV charging station deployment, and infrastructure planning. These four chargers will serve customers of Car2Go, an electric vehicle car-share program.

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Alternative Fuels California Fuel Energy 199

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AUGUST 26, 2009

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel 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 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236

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JUNE 13, 2013

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 alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).

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Alternative Fuels Los Angeles Hydrogen Fuel 170

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JUNE 13, 2012

The vehicles will be in five cities: Washington; Detroit; and Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, Calif. is a fleet industry service for transportation, energy and environmental projects, and pioneer in the market development of alternative fueled vehicles. Autoflex, Inc.

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Eaton San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles 334

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric Co. University of California, San Diego (UCSD): $1 million to use advanced solar forecasting to optimize campus distributed energy resources on the UCSD campus. Alternative Fuel and Vehicles. First NorCal Retail H 2 Refueling Station Open.

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California San Diego Energy Solar 271

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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. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. The agreement includes $2.5

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Green Vehicles California 2014 2013 295

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MAY 26, 2022

The founding members of the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group include: Achates Power, San Diego, CA. The mechanical engineering department at Marquette University has an up-and-coming research program focused on alternative fuels for internal combustion engines with support from the DOE, ARPA-e, and NSF.

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Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal 353

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AUGUST 13, 2015

San Diego: Chula Vista and Kearny Mesa. gallon at the Kearny Mesa station in the San Diego 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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Diesel Renewable San Diego California 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

Two awards approved today will expand plug-in electric vehicle (EV) charging options in the San Diego area. will receive $499,512 for the installation of 138 dual Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, and 68 home charging stations at multi-family residences within the city of San Diego.

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San Diego California Transportation Clean 218

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

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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Diesel Renewable San Diego Los Angeles 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Cornell University, in partnership with the University of California, San Diego, will examine the combustion characteristics of several diesel/biofuel blends. The data gained from the model can help maximize alternative fuel performance and will be used to guide engine manufacturers. ignition delay) of alternative fuels.

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Universal Engine Fuel Alabama 150

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JUNE 20, 2014

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 San Diego and the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside and Los Angeles.

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California Energy San Diego San Francisco 225

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FEBRUARY 1, 2016

For example, in the San Diego, California territory of SDG&E, optimal time of use residential EV charging rates range from $0.19/kWh For example, in North County San Diego, a non-member charging at a Blink Level 2 station will pay $0.59/kWh—almost mp and a fuel price of $2.35 residential, commercial, office).

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San Diego Fuel District of Columbia Gasoline-Electric 150

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AUGUST 10, 2012

The new all-electric trucks will operate from distribution centers located throughout California: Alameda, City of Industry, La Mirada, Manteca, San Diego, San Jose and Torrance. It’s these private and public partnerships that create the momentum that alternative fuel vehicles need to become even more competitive.

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2012 Fleet San Jose San Diego 258

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MARCH 14, 2012

to San Diego using 25,000 gallons of a 50/50 blend of Soladiesel HRD-76 , Solazyme’s 100% algal-derived renewable marine diesel fuel and petroleum F-76 blend in the ship’s LM 2500 gas turbines. USS Ford’s transit on the algal blend marks the first demonstration of the alternative fuel blend in an operational fleet ship.

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Ford San Diego Fuel Mariner 259

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MAY 11, 2016

The Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization (CAB-Comm), led by the University of California, San Diego, has released its final report , detailing the accomplishments and contributions achieved in its six years of operation. Earlier post.)

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Commercial San Diego Universal Nebraska 150

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 17, 2024

A Fuel Switch for Today Continues To Evolve In the past, renewable diesel was considered a niche product that failed to attract mainstream investor interest. Today, it is a cost-neutral way for fleet owners to achieve their goals by allowing them to convert an entire diesel-powered fleet to alternative fuel overnight.

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Renewable Diesel Oakland Fleet 79

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AUGUST 31, 2011

SoCalGas) and Oberon Fuels , a San Diego-based low-emission alternative fuels company, announced a joint research and development agreement to design and construct the first commercial facility in the United States to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME) from natural gas for use as a transportation fuel.

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Gas Transportation Fuel Commercial 231

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MAY 6, 2011

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) $2 million to establish the California Initiative for Large Molecule Sustainable Fuels (CILMSF). This new research initiative will develop advanced tools to make renewable drop-in liquid hydrocarbon fuels from biomass.

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California San Diego Fuel Energy 186

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MAY 11, 2012

New Leaf, located in San Diego, collects used cooking oil from more than 1,500 restaurants and industrial kitchens and converts it into biodiesel. Users of New Leaf fuel include the US Navy, and the cities of San Diego, Oceanside and Chula Vista.

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Los Angeles California Plug-in ZeroTruck 240

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The second phase will target 14 cities (Kansas City, Los Angeles, San Antonio/Austin, Oklahoma City, St. and economic and environmental benefits of using one of the nation's most readily available, domestically-produced alternative fuels. school buses, shuttle buses, medium and light duty trucks, etc.),

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USA St. Louis San Antonio San Diego 218

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 8, 2023

Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. Clean Fleet Report, at a media event in San Diego, 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.

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Toyota Hybrid San Diego MPG 83

EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, there were over 50,000 locations per Alternative Fuel Data Center. Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. Public and Private Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. EVSE Ports. Federal EV Charging Incentives.

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Commercial Charging Tax Credit Alternative Fuels 52

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AUGUST 7, 2009

On 30 June 2009, two fuel cell vehicles, two Toyota Technical Center engineers, an SRNL engineer and a NREL engineer completed a 331.5 mile extended round trip drive between Torrance, California and San Diego. As to alternative fuels, we have extensive research projects under way.in

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

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AUGUST 8, 2012

An additional 23 stations in areas such as Pasadena and Sacramento will connect these clusters into a regional network and include major destinations such as Napa, Santa Barbara and San Diego.

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Hydrogen 2015 California Commercial 265

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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. Ford Motor Company is leading a €3.5-million million (US$3.9-million)

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Fuel Ford Power Powered 150

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

New or upgraded Clean Energy LNG fueling facilities are planned for strategic points along truck transport routes in the California cities of Los Angeles, Commerce, Industry, Fontana, Riverside, Tulare, Barstow, and Otay Mesa/San Diego.

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Clean Cleaning Los Angeles California 170

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JUNE 14, 2012

The University of California, Davis, will receive $2,770,072 to research the comparative value, benefits and drawbacks of all types of alternative fuels in California. Among the questions to be considered: How much investment is needed to bring the alternative fuel vehicle market to maturity, and when can that be expected?

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California Los Angeles Transportation Sacramento 240

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JUNE 2, 2014

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) contracted with the Center for Alternative Fuels, 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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Diesel Emissions Light Los Angeles 230

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2023

After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. Heading out from Encinitas in northern San Diego 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.

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San Diego Vietnam SUV North Carolina 95

EV Connect

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This is the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. SDG&E’s Power Your Drive — Offered by San Diego Gas and Electric, this program is a great way to offset the cost of charging stations and help eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. Department of Energy - Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Tax Credit U.S.

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Charging Tax Credit Installation New York 52

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The fuel economy is rated at 39 mpg city/37 highway/38 combined. In 242 miles driving in California’s Orange and San Diego counties we averaged 39.9 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer.

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Mazda Hybrid Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 73

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

The retrofitted hybrid trucks are projected to improve fuel economy by 44%, decrease particulate matter by 96% and reduce NO x emissions by 75% compared to the standard FedEx Express delivery truck. FedEx and our suppliers have demonstrated that converted hybrids are a viable, lower-cost option compared to purchasing new hybrids.

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Convert Fleet Hybrid Eaton 170

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AUGUST 16, 2016

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 ‐ San Diego. The Department of the Army is contributing an additional $2.2

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Our time was spent on dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and city traffic. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints.

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Prius Toyota Hybrid Fuel Economy 88