Sentences with phrase «alternative fuel technologies»

«These purchases will help these technologies mature into the mainstream so that eventually the consumer has a broader choice of alternative fuel technologies,» said Peter Galvin, conservation director for the Center for Biological Diversity.

It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies.

With pollution becoming a major issue in India, Hyundai, which is present through a 100 per cent arm HMIL here, plans to explore alternative fuel technologies and avail of benefit from government incentives for such vehicles.

And in a world swimming in oil, few companies and governments bother to spend big on alternative fuel technologies.

Along with Corvette's leadership in safety technology, we also want to be a leader in alternative fuel technology.

«The C6RS is the result of an idea we hatched to prove that high - performance cars and alternative fuel technology weren't diametrically opposed concepts,» said Leno.

Among the consortium members is Alternative Fuel Technology, Inc., a developer of fuel injection equipment... Read more →

Not exact matches

«We have a long history of testing new technology — including alternative - fuel trucks — and we are excited to be among the first to pilot this new heavy - duty electric vehicle,» a Walmart spokesperson told Fortune in an email.

Dr. James Sandercock, trained as a microbiologist before getting involved with biodegradable plastics and making fuel - grade ethanol for vehicles, is Chair of NAIT's Alternative Energy Technology program.

In the energy system lock - in to fossil fuels inhibits public and private efforts to introduce alternative energy technologies.

The emergence of this new technology was truly innovative and provided alternatives to the heavy use of fossil fuels.

The November 15th program will include cutting - edge discussions such as: how non-exchange traded alternatives are becoming the mutual funds of yesteryear; what is driving retail's demand for non-exchange traded alternatives; using micro-investing technology to diversify across and within online marketplaces; how legislation is being used to engineer a new breed of alternative products; how innovations in self - directed IRAs will create new retail distribution channels for the entire alternative product universe; how technology will ensure the scalability of online platforms and enable traditional financial services providers to increase AUM; how millennials will fuel the growth of FinTech and redefine financial services; how FinTech will replace the 401k and transform the way Americans save for retirement; and how modernizing the Self - directed IRA is the trillion dollar FinTech opportunity.

But while we wait for B.C's LNG mega-project to cross the finish line, let's take this opportunity to showcase the gold standard that Canada can bring to the energy race through alternative and clean fuels and technologies.

A. Sween Co.'s fleet management partner, Automotive Resources International [ARI], I explored a variety of alternative technologies to determine which fuel type could work for the organization,» Hodgdon explains.

The beverage industry is driving innovations in fleet efficiency, and this unique collaboration will better allow the industry to determine the effectiveness of advances in alternative fuels, fuel conservation, hybrid technology and eco-driving techniques.

And it continues to pursue research into alternative fuels and technologies that can further reduce the carbon intensity of energy applications across a variety of sectors, including electricity production and transportation.

The scientists have devised a new manufacturing technique that could boost the efficiency of an inexpensive type of solar cell by up to 50 %, making the technology an economically feasible alternative to fossil fuels in the search for sustainable energy.

But now that the technology is here, cellulosic's promise as a climate change solution remains uncertain — hinging heavily on embattled federal policy on alternative fuel.

Through their control over transport and logistics operations, companies have the power to make deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, but business leaders are being wary as they select from a wide array of alternative fuels and technologies.

High and volatile diesel prices will drive companies like UPS and Wal - Mart to further explore various fuel - saving technologies and low - carbon alternatives.

Stakeholders have just begun designing the rules, but undoubtedly a debate will emerge over how different alternative fuels and technologies are incentivized, said Therese Langer, transportation program director at the American Council for an Energy - Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

«There will be greater investment [in alternatives] if there's greater confidence that a technology or fuel will not do more harm than good to the planet,» Leffin said.

«Vertimass is very pleased to be partnering with ORNL to commercialize this revolutionary technology that can broaden the market for alternative fuels,» said Vertimass chairman William Shopoff.

If we can do that sort of bad stuff, why can't we put our minds to it and develop alternative technologies that are competitive with fossil fuels?»

Thirty years of alternative fuel hype have failed to deliver sales; Public attention has jumped from one alternative fuel to the next since the 1980s; To decarbonize transportation, policymakers need better ways to assess technologies.

Ehsan Khosravi, Ahmad Shariati and Mohammad Reza Khosravi Nikou of the Gas Engineering Department, at the Petroleum University of Technology, in Ahwaz, Iran, explain how economic and environmental concerns regarding petroleum - based fuels has led to increased demand for alternatives.

This synthesis route is capable of developing alternative catalysts of noble metals for many eco-friendly technologies such as fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen generation from water and CO2 reduction.

If commercialized, the advance could make this green technology a more viable alternative to fossil fuels in the coming years.

Climate policies also, ironically, enhance oil security due to the greater fuel efficiency and push toward alternative technologies and fuels.

When the pair studied the share prices of oil companies and alternative - energy technology companies, and estimated the rate of change of future investment, they found that investors do not expect the replacement of oil - based fuels with renewables for another 131 years.

Bill Glover, managing director of environmental strategy for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, which is leading an effort to develop, test and certify alternative jet fuels, said the technology is ready.

One of automakers» greatest concerns in meeting the Obama administration's ambitious new fuel economy standards is that consumers will continue to steer clear of alternative automobile technologies, which come at a steep price premium.

For its part, UPS was an early adopter of cleaner vehicles, and today operates upwards of 2,500 low - emission vehicles that run on alternative fuels and technologies.

-- The Secretary shall carry out a program to establish Energy Innovation Hubs to enhance the Nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting commercial application of clean, indigenous energy alternatives to oil and other fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and ensuring that the United States maintains a technological lead in the development and commercial application of state - of - the - art energy technologies.

Calling fossil fuels an antiquated technology, like whale oil, Mann points out that alternative energy is growing even without subsidies or a price on carbon.

Through our Vehicle, Bioenergy, and Fuel Cell Technologies Offices, EERE advances the development of next - generation technologies to improve plug - in electric and other alternative - fuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fuFuel Cell Technologies Offices, EERE advances the development of next - generation technologies to improve plug - in electric and other alternative - fuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fufuel vehicles, advanced combustion engine and vehicle efficiency, and produce low - carbon domestic transportation fuels.

This relay hand - off is critical for fuel cells and other alternative energy technologies.

His professional career in alternative energy research has spanned more than 25 years, centering on development of solar energy conversion devices and on hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

The new facility will be used by JCAP to research artificial photosynthesis and its role in generating an alternative solar - based fuel source, according to Heinz Frei, acting director of the northern division of the center, which is split between the Berkeley lab and the California Institute of Technology.

Students in the intervention group were enrolled in programs of study / career pathways, many offered as wall - to - wall career academies in subject areas ranging from the health sciences, engineering technology, and alternative fuels to automotive technology, business and marketing, and culinary and hospitality.

Continue the development of the Toolkit, by updating of Version 1.0, to include DOT and public feedback as well as additional sections on specific issues such as: safety (NHTSA), pipelines (PHMSA), climate change, and emerging technologies, sharing economy and alternative fuels (OST Research).

The authors argue that vehicle fuel economy may be improved through three primary methods: reducing vehicle weight and size; increased market share of alternative powertrains that show more efficiency than conventional gasoline engines; and, rather than continuing the historical trend of emphasis on vehicles that are heavier, larger, and more powerful, ensuring that improvements in vehicle technology's efficiency gains are directed toward increasing fuel economy.

They examine the costs and the potential for greenhouse gas reduction through deployment of advanced technology and alternative fuels and propose strategies to motivate consumers to buy fuel efficient and alternative fuel vehicles, including heavy duty trucks.

The AFDC focuses not only on alternative fuels, but all advanced transportation fuels, vehicles, and technologies.

Many automakers have embraced electric cars and plug - in hybrid cars, most of which rely on technology similar to the BYD's, as a possible long - term alternative to gasoline - fueled automobiles.

The unfortunate irony is that while many additional major manufacturers, from Audi to Porsche and BMW to Volkswagen, all have hopes to provide competition for the Prius, with new hybrids and other alternative fuel cars, there's one certainty: All manufacturers embracing hybrid and eco-friendly technology are vying for a still - small share of the market.

Chrysler's new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with... Read more →

Chrysler's new powertrain strategy is relying on the rapid transfer of Fiat Group technology for Multiair; Gasoline Direct Injection; turbocharging and alternative fuels to support rapid downsizing and improvement of fuel economy, along with the simplification of the company's engine line - up, according to Paolo E. Ferrero, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Powertrain.

The Honda Clarity series was recognized by Edmunds» editors for its leading - edge approach to electrified powertrain technology: «With options including pure electric, plug - in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell models, the 2018 Honda Clarity provides unmatched flexibility when it comes to alternative fuel choices, and proves that innovative design can push the industry further toward a future using renewable energy.»

DaimlerChrysler AG is spending heavily on alternative - fuel technology.