Sentences with phrase «emissions of alternative fuel»

The key observation is that the GHG emissions of alternative fuels are usually not end - of - pipe but occur upstream, and a varying.

Not exact matches

After becoming governor of California, he pushed for stricter emissions standards and converted three of his four Hummers to run on alternative fuels.

Japan and Korea are global leaders in the use of fuel cells, an alternative low - emission clean energy source.

The report considers alternative investments of $ 5 billion, particularly in green economic development that would also reduce our GHG emissions and our reliance on fossil fuels.

Because of the proven emissions reductions and cost savings, we knew it was the right choice to expand our fleet with this domestically produced 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.

«Boeing believes that biofuels and other types of alternative fuel sources are a near - term solution to reduce carbon emissions,» Boeing senior manager Robert Stevenson told the committee.

In addition, alternative fuels must be readily available, cost - effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases, he said.

(5) reduction in transportation sector emissions through increased transportation system and vehicle efficiency or use of transportation fuels that have lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions that are substantially lower than those attributable to fossil fuel - based alternatives;

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.

Curbing dangerous climate change requires very deep cuts in emissions, as well as the use of alternatives to fossil fuels worldwide.

-- 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.

Heterogeneous catalysis for controlling gaseous emissions from automotive and stationary engines, alternative energy using catalytic reforming of gaseous and liquid fuels to hydrogen for fuel cells, catalytic processes for upgrading carbon dioxide to useful products

China's integration of «new energy» vehicles — the Chinese term that includes battery electric, hybrid electric, fuel cell electric, and alternative fuel technologies1 - into transit fleets has become a primary focus following the development of national goals to address harmful emissions concerns.

The plan assessed various alternative fuels and developed fuel portfolios to meet California's goals to reduce petroleum consumption, increase alternative fuels use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase in - state production of biofuels, without causing a significant degradation of public health and environmental quality.

DOT is also working to ensure that electric vehicle drivers have access to charging stations at home, at work, and on the road by supporting the development of charging infrastructure and establishing zero emission and alternative fuel corridors (see July 2016 Fact Sheet).

Benefits of this high - octane, renewable alternative fuel include reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and a reduced dependence on petroleum.

Providing emission passing ratings and some of the highest fuel economy marks for their respective classes, the Mercedes - Benz BlueTEC engines are great options for drivers searching for an alternative to gas powered vehicles.

You know: hybrids were originally conceived to save fuel and emissions, but in early 2005 the up - line division of the dominant hybrid seller revealed its power - biased pre-production alternative, and in 2007 Toyota's first Lexus GS 450h spawned a new category.

* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best overall diesel characteristics and performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability

Source: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal (Subscription Required), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Press Release is on Page 2 June 13, 2017, Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US has recently been made aware of on - road emissions testing conducted on two of the Company's diesel - powered vehicles by West Virginia University's Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissionsemissions testing conducted on two of the Company's diesel - powered vehicles by West Virginia University's Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and EmissionsEmissions (CAFEE).

«Honda continues to set the standard for socially and environmentally - responsible automotive products and our commitment to alternative fuels will further expand with the zero emissions FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle coming to market this summer,» stated John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda.

Experimenting with alternative technologies represents the company's long - term strategy after the announcement in 2007 of a five - year plan to reduce fuel consumption and emissions across the range.

«The Honda FCEV Concept demonstrates the company's vision for the future of personal mobility and our commitment to developing advanced alternative fuel vehicles,» said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. «As we work toward the introduction of our next - generation fuel - cell vehicle in 2015, our long - term experience with fuel - cell technologies will help us pave a way towards a zero - emissions future.»

Honda Environmental Leadership Honda's diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles has included numerous technologies to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions including the first EV leases in California (1997 Honda EV Plus), the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel - cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX), five generations of the Civic Natural Gas (first introduced in 1998) and the first gasoline - powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards.

The new additions will support the company's long - term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its range through the introduction of more efficient engines along with alternative powertrains, lighter vehicles and improved vehicle energy conservation.

Providing emission passing ratings and some of the highest fuel economy marks for their respected classes, the Mercedes - Benz BlueTEC engines are great options for drivers searching for an alternative to gas powered vehicles.

This alternative is wind renewable energy that doesn't involve the burning of fossil fuels or green house emissions which can be damaging to our air.

I think the only hope we have of phasing down emissions and getting to the middle of the century with a much lower level of fossil fuel emissions — which is what we will have to do if we want young people to have a future — we're going to have to have alternatives and at this time nuclear seems to be the best candidate.

The Times» series on China shows that we are not the only ones who need to rethink pell - mell development; on the other side of the coin, the oil shock of the l970's showed how a crisis could lead to fuel conservation measures and alternative energy investments that helped slow CO2 emissions in this country for quite a few years.

The point of the policy is to (1) make fossil fuels more expensive than clean alternatives and (2) provide incentives for eliminating emissions.

«In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost - effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases.

The full Presidential Climate Action Plan (as opposed to summaries) contains a comprehensive set of ideas to reduce transportation emissions, covering not only improvements in vehicle efficiency and alternative fuels, but also changes in national policy to promote high - speed rail for intercity travel, mass transit and telecommuting, and smart growth in urban development.

There are alternatives I don't think I convinced either of my two audiences that fossil fuels are going to disappear overnight, but once I drew their attention to recent declines in Chinese coal production and a stall in global carbon emissions they did appear to concede that basing future investment decisions simply on past patterns of consumption might not be the wisest of strategies.

A new National Research Council report finds that by the year 2050, the U.S. may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent for light - duty vehicles — cars and small trucks — via a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

The team used detailed process simulations, lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions analyses, and cost analyses in a comprehensive analytical framework to assess 16 alternative system configurations that involve gasification - based coproduction of Fischer - Tropsch liquid (FTL) fuels and electricity from coal and / or biomass, with and without capture and storage of byproduct CO2.

If 50 % of the world population stopped using fossil fuels today, emissions would drop, fossil fuel companies would be deprived of finances, their employees wages would have to drop, driving them into other industries, and a vast and lucrative market for alternative energy would open up.

Here is my attempt to present the argument for reducing the regulation of nuclear so it can become cost competitive with fossil fuels — especially in the developing countries (which is where the emissions growth will occur over this century if there is not realistic alternative to fossil fuels):

The American Lung Association supports stringent, technology - forcing measures to reduce emissions from mobile sources through the use of: (1) advanced low - or zero - emission vehicle technology; (2) low - polluting alternative fuels; and (3) pollution control equipment and efficiency measures to further reduce emissions from existing vehicles.

The intent of this solicitation is to encourage production of alternative and renewable transportation fuels such as biomethane, renewable gasoline and diesel substitutes in California that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and petroleum fuel demand, and stimulate economic development in the state.

Alternative fuels and the rollout of electric vehicles, especially in California, are also helping to reduce emissions.

New technologies have enabled increased use of clinker substitutes and alternative fuels in cement production, leading to significant direct (e.g. from limestone decarbonisation) CO2 emissions reductions.

Most of the growth in emissions this century will be in developing and underdeveloped countries unless there is a cost competitive alternative to fossil fuels.

The use of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel reduces vehicle emissions substantially.

Exxon, long the most skeptical of the oil companies toward alternative energy investments, is working on long - term programs to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

The concurrent development of hydrogen fuels and alternative biological energy sources will help reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gas concentrations.

While other measures are also essential — including technological solutions, personal lifestyle changes and policies to reduce fossil fuel use and develop alternative energy — the positive impact of each of those is reduced and may even be completely cancelled out by adding emissions from hundreds of millions of new people as our population increases.

The report said a combination of different measures would be the most cost - effective way to reduce shipping emissions, including renewable energy and alternative fuels such as advanced biofuels, methanol, ammonia and hydrogen.

Developing countries, the largest source of new emissions, won't abandon fossil fuels unless there are competitive alternatives.

In the mid-1990s, when fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) first appeared on my radar, they seemed like an ideal alternative to the gasoline engines in most passenger cars, offering zero tailpipe emissions and very low lifecycle, or well - to - wheels emissions of all types.