Congress, Fuel Alternative and Standards

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Renewable Low Cost Green

Study finds renewable fuel mandates alone not likely to lower carbon intensity of biofuels; the importance of localized LCAs and optimized low carbon fuel standards

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NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Ultimately, the authors suggest, states can encourage the reduction of fuel GHG emissions by developing policies, such as a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS), that encourage incremental improvements in corn ethanol in the short term and in the medium term by switching to cellulosic-derived fuels. —Boies et al.

Carbon

Carbon Fuel Standards Renewable

SHV Energy and UGI to launch joint venture to advance use of renewable DME; 300 kilotons rDME/year by 2027

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MAY 18, 2021

Being a safe, cost-effective and clean-burning fuel, rDME is a viable sustainable addition to the energy mix. It has a low greenhouse gas footprint, reducing emissions by up to 85% compared to fossil fuel alternatives.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Grid Fuel Alternative

Chartwell secures £320k Innovate UK Smart Grant to develop methanol-fueled vessel design

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Methanol fuel presents a significant opportunity to decarbonize in a maritime industry which is confronted with the debate over sustainable fuel alternatives, as it can be produced from biomass and can carry a near-zero carbon footprint.

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Grant Design Fuel Mariner

Study finds US refining sector could produce higher octane E20 and E30 at modest additional cost; enabling more efficient engines

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The potential for realizing higher gasoline octane ratings depends on refining techno-economics and federal and state standards on gasoline properties and composition. 10 ppm sulfur (the new national Tier 3 standard), and (iii) satisfies existing federal, California, and industry gasoline standards. 3% for 98-RON E20, ?

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Engine Gasoline Fuel Standards

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

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MARCH 15, 2013

Using less fuel in vehicles. Light-duty vehicles are already becoming more efficient due largely to new CAFE standards. Adoption of advanced vehicle technology such as electricity and hydrogen-based drivetrains can further reduce liquid fuel needs despite increasing travel demand. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

Transportation

Transportation Hydrogen Fuel Light

Neste opens four new renewable diesel filling stations in California

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JULY 24, 2020

Neste MY Renewable Diesel is competitively priced and delivers superior value compared to other diesel fuel alternatives. Neste’s fuel has already played a major role in California’s low carbon fuel standard, replacing more than 1.6 billion gallons of fossil diesel.

Renewable

Renewable Diesel California San Jose

UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

The LCFS program calls for a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of fuel sold in California over the next decade. Obligated parties are upstream producers and importers of gasoline and diesel fuel sold in the state. The program is agnostic as to which fuels can be used to meet the Standard. —Lade and Lin.

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Davis Alternative Fuels Boston Consulting Group Price

Opinion: Alternatives to the RFS

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AUGUST 24, 2015

Recently, the Energy Resources Center made headlines by saying the EPA’s shift on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would equal adding 1 million more passenger vehicles on the road. It’s also a political lightning rod given the stagnation of fuel consumption matched with accelerating ethanol blending. Unrenewable Fuel Standard.

Oil

Oil San Francisco Gasoline Fuel

LanzaTech and Swedish Biofuels partnering with Virgin Atlantic on waste gas-to-ethanol-to-jet fuel process; targeting commercial use by 2014

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OCTOBER 11, 2011

Virgin Atlantic announced the development of a low-carbon, synthetic jet fuel kerosene produced from industrial waste gases with half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative in partnership with LanzaTech and Swedish Biofuels.

Waste

Waste 2014 Commercial Fuel

Cal Energy Commission to award ~$1.2M for center for alt fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

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JANUARY 16, 2015

Permitting Processes Streamlining and Standardization and CEQA and Permitting Training and Assistance: Streamline and standardize permitting processes, and provide education about the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and permitting processes to encourage development of alternative fuels and vehicle technology infrastructure.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Fresno Energy

LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2011

In October, Virgin Atlantic, in partnership with LanzaTech and Swedish Biofuels, announced the development of a low-carbon, synthetic jet fuel kerosene produced from industrial waste gases with half the carbon footprint of the standard fossil fuel alternative.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Renewable 2011 Waste

To Store or Not to Store: That is the Question

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JULY 20, 2011

With the world’s growing population and the political, environmental and economic pressures in place to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels, alternative energy has become this flexible energy means. Supplementing baseload coal-, nuclear- and gas-powered power pants in a grid strategy for tomorrow.

Store

Store Grid Energy Storage Wind

EPIC Fuels supports Alaska Airlines and Gevo commercial aviation flights with alcohol-to-jet fuel

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JUNE 8, 2016

The company has amassed significant experience in these projects including blending data, logistics, transportation and the rigorous testing required to ensure the fuels meet or exceed industry safety standards.

Alaska

Alaska Fuel Commercial Seattle

DOE to award up to $11M for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle powertrain electrification and dual fuel fleet demonstration

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Lower cost operation due to replacing diesel with lower cost fuel alternatives. The vehicles should be capable of efficiency, reliability, power, and performance comparable to conventional fuel only operation and must be compliant with the latest emission standards for current model year vehicles.

Fleet

Fleet Fuel Vehicles PHEV

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study.

Carbon

Carbon Alternative Fuels Market Vehicles

Is ethanol-free gasoline heading for the end of the road?

Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is struggling with Congress and various corporate interests over the amount of ethanol that will be blended into the U.S. fuel supply.

Gasoline

Gasoline Congress 2007 EPA

SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The contract through the EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) Assessment and Standards Division (ASD) uses SwRI’s expertise in its Office of Automotive Engineering — the Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division and the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy

Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

However, America’s clean energy transition has been characterized by siloed thinking and inflexibility despite significant advances in low-carbon fuel alternatives. Congress has moved swiftly to pass this legislation–and rightfully so. Congress has moved swiftly to pass this legislation–and rightfully so. More Work To Do.

Tax Credit

Tax Credit Fuel Alternative Congress Tax

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Study finds renewable fuel mandates alone not likely to lower carbon intensity of biofuels; the importance of localized LCAs and optimized low carbon fuel standards

SHV Energy and UGI to launch joint venture to advance use of renewable DME; 300 kilotons rDME/year by 2027

Chartwell secures £320k Innovate UK Smart Grant to develop methanol-fueled vessel design

Study finds US refining sector could produce higher octane E20 and E30 at modest additional cost; enabling more efficient engines

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

Neste opens four new renewable diesel filling stations in California

UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

Opinion: Alternatives to the RFS

LanzaTech and Swedish Biofuels partnering with Virgin Atlantic on waste gas-to-ethanol-to-jet fuel process; targeting commercial use by 2014

Cal Energy Commission to award ~$1.2M for center for alt fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

To Store or Not to Store: That is the Question

EPIC Fuels supports Alaska Airlines and Gevo commercial aviation flights with alcohol-to-jet fuel

DOE to award up to $11M for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle powertrain electrification and dual fuel fleet demonstration

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

Is ethanol-free gasoline heading for the end of the road?

SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

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