Sentences with phrase «of alternative fuel»

Some insurers, like Electric Insurance and Root Insurance, incentivize consumers to take advantage of alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles by offering a special discount on these vehicles.

There are so many types of alternative fuel vehicles around that it can get quite confusing understanding the details of each.

For car insurance, there are Hybrid Auto Reduced Rates, in order to encourage users of alternative fuel automobiles and hybrids.

For more information about the Act, global warming, and the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles, visit http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/swcbd/programs/policy/energy/index.html.

The Center and Bluewater Network filed a lawsuit in federal court in April 2005 against 14 federal agencies for their continuing failure to implement the EPAct, by not purchasing the legally required percentages of alternative fuel vehicles for their federal vehicle fleets.

«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.

HEAL supports policies to increase alternative transportation options, as well as tax credits for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, particularly e / v's.

Writer Paul Eisenstein, publisher of TheDetroitBureau.com, serves up an in - depth look at the state of alternative fuel vehicles for the January issue of Hour Detroit Magazine.

Bloomberg Businessweek explains more clearly than EPA does why the agency had to back - peddle so furiously: «The Environmental Protection Agency proposed requiring less cellulosic ethanol to be blended into gasoline next year than sought under U.S. law because production of the alternative fuel hasn't reached commercial scale.»

In addition, the legislation will strengthen CARB's authority to ensure for the sufficient availability of alternative fuel stations in the state.

In addition to compatibility problems with E15, expanded use of another alternative fuel (E85) has not occurred due to poor consumer acceptance and significant infrastructure and cost challenges.

As far as hydrogen fuel cells versus electric cars or wind - powered land sailers, you can make arguments on all sides of the alternative fuel debate until you're blue in the face from too much CO2.

The arguments of the alternative fuel lobby are finding significant political backing.

The use of ethanol produced from corn in the U.S. and sugar cane in Brazil has given birth to the commercialization of an alternative fuel that is coming to show substantial promise, particularly as new feedstocks are developed.

In collaboration with GM's display of alternative fuel vehicles, Jay brings another «project car» to the table, and this one has much more serious and immediate applications.

Who said Dodge is stuck in the past and would never join the brigades of alternative fuel vehicles and self - driving technology?

This unique new model comes as an Electric, Plug - In Hybrid or Fuel Cell, giving shoppers plenty of alternative fuel options.

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 Fit EV is based on the popular Fit hatchback and is a part of the company's diverse portfolio of alternative fuel vehicles that includes gasoline - electric hybrid, plug - in hybrid, fuel cell - electric and natural gas - powered models.

The expanded lineup brings GM Fleet's portfolio of alternative fuel, hybrid and EVs to more than a dozen trucks, cars and crossovers.

At the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Mercedes Benz showed off a number of alternative fuel versions of their popular B - class vehicles including a natural gas version and the B - Class Electric Drive (which was previously called...

At the 2012 Paris Auto Show, Mercedes Benz showed off a number of alternative fuel versions of their popular B - class vehicles including a natural gas version and the B - Class Electric Drive (which was previously called a B - class E-cell).

Auto shows usually have an interesting assortment of alternative fuel vehicles, and the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show is no exception.

Although ethanol, hydrogen and hybrids have been stealing all the headlines the past couple of years, nearly half (49 percent) of all respondents said they would be most likely to buy a clean diesel among all the current lineup of alternative fuel options.

Corvette Racing's use of an alternative fuel on the race track reflects GM's commitment to producing fuel - efficient vehicles for customers â $ «there are 3.5 million E85 - capable GM FlexFuel vehicles on the road today.

Corvette Racing's use of an alternative fuel on the race track reflects GM's commitment to producing fuel - efficient vehicles for customers — there are 3.5 million E85 - capable GM FlexFuel vehicles on the road today.

The Niro Plug - in Hybrid is yet another vehicle introduced under the Kia Motors EcoDynamics sub-brand and represents an important next step on the path to nearly tripling the brand's global lineup of alternative fuel vehicles by 2020, which includes the Niro, Optima Hybrid, Optima PHEV and the Soul EV.

The growth of alternative fuel vehicles is promising, according to J.D. Power and Associates, the global market research firm.

The aim was to encourage the pupils to think about the process involved in designing, building and powering a vehicle, including the application of alternative fuel forms.

I left off in part 1 emphasizing that the energy shortage in the brain is specific to glucose, and proposing that it would be possible to nourish these starving cells if there were some type of alternative fuel they could use.

In the absence of an alternative fuel source, brain cells starve.

Editor's Note: This is a guest post from Will Sierzchula, a researcher who analyzes factors which influence the development and adoption of alternative fuel vehicles.

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.

«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.

But there are a number of complexities related to the viability of a new fuel, Fretheim added, such as the vehicle payback period, the need for new infrastructure, overcoming maintenance issues and sourcing enough of an alternative fuel to test it and to fully adopt it if it works.

Plus, when oil prices go through a slump, he said, the government support of alternative fuel sources wanes.

Could christians be used as a source of alternative fuel?

After graduating with a degree in Architecture from Cambridge, she spent a year as Operations Manager aboard the record - breaking biofueled powerboat Earthrace, where she traveled 25,000 miles, visited 120 cities, and ran a campaign to promote the use of alternative fuels.

Measures to support the uptake of alternative fuelled vehicles by improving the country's network of charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure have been set out in the Queen's Speech

KERRY: The senator has proposed «a new Manhattan Project to make America independent of Middle East oil in 10 years» by increasing the use of alternative fuels like ethanol and insisting that standards for auto mileage be raised.

Chemical engineer Charles Wyman of the University of California, Riverside, argues for biorefineries turning seed oil, the stalks and other detritus of crop plants, and even wood pulp waste into an assortment of alternative fuels.

«It's so hard to launch in high volumes that it makes sense to have partnerships, especially in the area of alternative fuels,» said Robert Bienenfeld, senior manager of environment and energy strategy at Honda.

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.

UPS tries liquefied natural gas For United Parcel Service Inc., which has experimented with a wide range of alternative fuels across its fleet, LNG for long - haul trucks has been the clear standout, said Steve Leffin, director of global sustainability at UPS.

But it adds that «the role of alternative fuels has not been fully thought through».

«(3) The Secretary shall revise the rules under this subsection with respect to the types of alternative fueled vehicles required for compliance with this subsection to ensure those rules are consistent with any guidance issued pursuant to section 303 of this Act.».

I also learned that chemistry is a part of everything, including the development of alternative fuels and how plants obtain food by photosynthesis, which is really another fuel.

This website provides information for U.S. consumers interested in the different types of alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, such as hybrids and flex - fuel vehicles.

The gas mileage and option of alternative fueling and gas options is wonderful.

Californians in general and automotive enthusiasts in particular are very aware of alternative fuels, so this will be a tremendous opportunity to demonstrate that a renewable fuel like ethanol is part of the solution for America's energy needs.»