Sentences with phrase «focuses on alternative fuels»

The Los Angeles Auto Show has developed a reputation as a «green» show that strongly focuses on alternative fuels and novel forms of propulsion.

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Automotive supplier Stackpole International plans a $ 351 - million expansion in Ontario, a move the company says will increase its North American customer base and focus on supplying alternative - fuel vehicles.Thursday, April 26, 10:26 am ET

We are focused on ways to discourage companies from burning fossil fuels and to encourage development of alternative energy sources,» said Garrido.

However, a majority of Americans say they would prefer a focus on alternative energy sources over fossil fuel development.

USC professor Sri Narayan's research focuses on the fundamental and applied aspects of electrochemical energy conversion and storage to reduce the carbon footprint of energy use and by providing energy alternatives to fossil fuel, Wednesday, June 10, 2014 in Los Angeles.

Other R&D efforts in alternative forms of power focus on developing fuel cells, alternative forms of combustion such as GDI and HCCI, and even the stored energy of compressed air.

Some of the dialogue focused on the global energy crisis, as scientists are charged with finding alternatives to fossil fuels.

Prior to joining the State Department, Gunderson was an American Chemical Society - sponsored AAAS Congressional Fellow (2012 - 13) with the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources under Chairman Ron Wyden (D - Oregon), with a legislative portfolio focused on basic energy - science research and development, low - carbon transportation fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, and critical minerals / elements.

However, as the UK has shifted focus from coal - and oil - fired electricity generation to being more reliant on natural gas as the fuel of choice (irrespective of wind, solar, nuclear and other alternatives), this makes the electricity grid somewhat vulnerable to accidental and incidental problems with the flow of data and to malicious manipulation for the sake of sabotage, criminal or online military / terrorist action.

Both government and industry are focused on identifying actions to encourage early adopters of FCEVs, by conducting coordinated technical and market analysis and leveraging other alternative fueling infrastructure to enable cost reductions and economies of scale.

Related research also focuses on engineering plants to produce more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels and petrochemicals.

Related research also focuses on engineering plants to produce more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels and petrochemicals — i.e., biodiesel and precursors for biodegradable plastics and resins.

Most recently, he has been working with industry and academia on projects related to alternative fuels, with a particular focus on approaches to achieving carbon - neutral growth.

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

The SEAT's closest rival, the Focus ST Estate, isn't as good on fuel - it returns 41.5 mpg, but Ford does offer a diesel alternative which is capable of 67.3 mpg and only 110g / km.

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.

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) is an alternative energy company focused on fuel cells.

The Center for Excellence in Energy Innovation at Northeast Campus focuses on alternative energy, with instruction in wind energy, solar energy, biodiesel fuels, electric transportation, and home energy audits.

That hypothesis inclines me to focus more on sustainability modeling and less on alternative fuels.

The California Energy Commission's Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) and Federal Stimulus Program (Ad Hoc) Committees will conduct a joint workshop to discuss clean technology innovation efforts funded through U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) competitive solicitations with a focus on projects receiving cost - share funding from the Energy Commission's Public Interest Energy Research and Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Programs.

Paul Driessen, author of «Eco-Imperialism: Green Power, Black Death,» explains the vast difference between Real Sustainability, which implies wisely using our resources and always looking to innovate, and Politicized Sustainability, a radical policy that focuses on focuses on ridding the world of fossil fuels, regardless of any social, economic, environmental, or human costs of doing so — and regardless of whether supposed alternatives really are eco-friendly and sustainable.

The myopic focus on anthropogenic climate change is diverting attention and resources from our critical challenge of developing and transitioning to alternative transport fuels fast enough to prevent massive economic harm especially to oil importing countries.

The plan also calls for a focus on advancing alternative fuel sources by MIT's vehicles, potentially adding to rooftop solar panels, and possibly adding new purchases of off - campus renewable energy similar to the existing agreement for the Summit Farms solar plant in North Carolina, which was made possible by the commitment from MIT and its partners.

Thus, focusing most government R&D on climate change WILL solve the «climate change» «problem» — by allowing the economy self destruct by negligence of preparing for alternative fuels!

This Pollyanna view of fossil fuel alternatives and efficiency, which makes going green seem cheap and easy — little more than the cost of «a postage stamp a day» — has provided the justification for green - policy advocacy that has overwhelmingly focused on pollution regulations and carbon pricing while ignoring serious investment in energy research and development.

«The machines at work on the construction sites have not been much in focus in the past, due to the lack of alternative energy sources to fossil fuels.»

Consumietici is run by Acea Onlus, Association of Ethical and Alternative Fuel consumption, Public Goods and Lifestyles, a voluntary association that focuses on the protection of individual rights, the promotion of ethical consumption and sustainable lifestyles, and solidarity, and the protection of common goods for public welfare.

GM is also focused on introducing alternative fuels and new technologies to improve the efficiency of internal combustion engines and transmissions, further reducing vehicle emissions and increasing fuel economy.

you've made two points in particular that i think are spot - on: the fact that small, organic farmers are more likely to use bio-diesel and / or alternative fuels in bringing their produce to market, especially in the bay area where the Salon piece focused, and also that the storage time post-harvest for the wholesalers is not insignificant from a carbon footprint angle by any means.

Dr. Ramage chaired the National Acdemies reports «The Hydrogen Economy: Opportunities, Costs, Barriers, and R&D Needs», «Resource Requirements for a Hydrogen Economy», «Alternative Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass», and «Transitions To Alternative Transportation Technologies: A Focus on Plug - In Hybrid Electric Vehicles».

Ford has been referring to itself as a «mobility company» recently, with their future plans clearly focused on alternative - fuel powerplants and autonomy.