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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.

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.

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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.

Provider of natural gas as an alternative fuel for vehicle fleets in the United States and Canada, based on the number of stations operated and the amount of gasoline gallon equivalents of CNG and LNG delivered.

The president, meanwhile, made a strong argument for more efficient use of gasoline through alternative vehicles and strengthened fuel economy standards.

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.

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.

The following year, he and Colozza wrote a paper for the now - defunct NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) about the use of electrohydrodynamics, or ionized particles, as an alternative to liquid fuel for powering space vehicles.

«(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.».

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.

Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →

LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Aug. 3, 2017 — In order to reduce the cost of next - generation polymer electrolyte fuel cells for vehicles, researchers have been developing alternatives to the prohibitively expensive platinum and platinum - group metal (PGM) catalysts currently used in fuel cell electrodes.

Perhaps it's to be expected that the B - Class has been Mercedes - Benz's vehicle of choice for developing cars powered by alternative fuels, including compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell, and now battery - powered electricity.

Although we suspect it is rarely a key purchase factor for a vehicle like this, you can choose from two fuel - efficient alternatives of the 2015 Porsche Cayenne.

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.

E85, a mixture of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent unleaded gasoline, is an alternative fuel for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs).

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 U.S. Department of Energy still has some $ 16 billion sitting around that it can loan out for developing alternative - fuel vehicles.

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.

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.

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.

* 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 Emissions (CAFEE).

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.

Diesel power, the most familiar alternative for improving fuel economy, is a popular choice for buyers of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles like the Ford F - Series, the Dodge Ram, and the Chevrolet Suburban.

«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.

One of Ford's top executives responsible for hybrid - powered vehicles told the Detroit Free Press that the company is looking to hire 70 engineers and scientists to support its growing programs for alternative - fuel vehicles, such as those powered by gasoline - electric engines or those that can be plugged into an outlet.

«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.»

With the flurry of hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles hitting the market today, it's the 2018 Toyota Prius that snagged the Buyer's Choice Award for Best Alternative Fuel Vehifuel cell vehicles hitting the market today, it's the 2018 Toyota Prius that snagged the Buyer's Choice Award for Best Alternative Fuel VehiFuel Vehicle.

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.

Especially alternative fuel carmakers Over the last few years, demand for hybrid and electric vehicles has closely paralleled the rise and fall of gas prices.

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.

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.

Similarly, the Energy Commission's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program created by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) is providing approximately $ 36 million in cost - share support for projects that receive awards through DOE solicitations covering alternative transportation fuel and technology areas such as electric drive, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, renewable diesel and biodiesel, propane, and market and development Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program created by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) is providing approximately $ 36 million in cost - share support for projects that receive awards through DOE solicitations covering alternative transportation fuel and technology areas such as electric drive, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, renewable diesel and biodiesel, propane, and market and development activitFuel and Vehicle Technology Program created by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) is providing approximately $ 36 million in cost - share support for projects that receive awards through DOE solicitations covering alternative transportation fuel and technology areas such as electric drive, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, renewable diesel and biodiesel, propane, and market and development alternative transportation fuel and technology areas such as electric drive, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, renewable diesel and biodiesel, propane, and market and development activitfuel and technology areas such as electric drive, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, renewable diesel and biodiesel, propane, and market and development activities.

Like other major automakers, Audi (and its parent Volkswagen Group) is working on meeting its medium - term regulatory requirements (e.g., in the 2020 timeframe) by reducing the average fuel consumption of its new vehicles using a combination of three primary measures: optimizing its combustion engines for greater efficiency; developing alternative drive... Read more →

POLICY: Ohio lawmaker Bill Seitz is among opponents of American Legislative Exchange Council model policy to block subsidies for alternative fuel vehicles.

Data from the new TML study quantify for the first time the potential of such an integrated approach for the period 2014 - 2020 as follows: 6 per cent reduction for vehicle - related measures across the entire fleet; 2.5 per cent reduction through alternative fuels; and 13 per cent reduction through operations.

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.

Improving energy - efficiency in buildings, increasing the use of renewable energy sources, and switching to alternative fuels for vehicles are key measures that posts are investing in.

To receive Green Community designation, communities must develop and implement a plan to reduce energy use by 20 percent within five years and meet additional criteria including allowing for permitting and siting of renewable energy, purchasing fuel - efficient and alternative fuel vehicles, and adopting more stringent building codes.

This new law also provides tax incentives for new alternative fuel stations and for the use of alternative fuels in vehicles.

The Lugar - Graham plan achieves savings in electricity and oil use by requiring higher mileage for vehicles, greater efficiency in power generation, increased use of alternative fuels and new standards for energy use in buildings.

In addition, when EV owners are encouraged to charge their vehicles overnight (such as with the Ontario government's recently - announced program to provide free overnight charging) the overnight surplus base - load power capacity offers a way to marry broad public policy and societal benefits to the more narrow interests of the individual, in the form of «free fuel» alternatives for making this environmentally beneficial choice.

Part 2: Advanced Vehicles -(Sec. 721) Directs the Secretary to establish a competitive grant pilot program through the DOE Clean Cities Program, to provide up to 30 geographically dispersed project grants to state or local governments or metropolitan transportation authorities for acquisition of alternative fueled vehicles, hybrid vehicles, or fuel cell vehicles, including the infrastructure necessary to support them directly.

In addition, the president has ordered for all government vehicles to be upgraded to either electric, alternative fuel or hybrid forms of power by 2015.

Smithtown has also made the switch to alternative fuel vehicles for many of its municipal vehicles including cars, trucks, snowplows, street sweepers, and shuttle buses.

The California Energy Commission's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program awarded more than $ 40 million in grants for the installation and construction of more than 7,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stVehicle Technology Program awarded more than $ 40 million in grants for the installation and construction of more than 7,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stvehicle (EV) charging stations.

Particularly for Colorado Springs, a town with a strong military presence, we owe it to our soldiers to increase our national security and decrease the chance of putting them in harms way by making it easier for consumers to adopt alternative fuel vehicle.

Members of Congress in particular must support policies that encourage the purchase of these vehicles, like the Section 30D (g) 10 % federal tax credit for alternative fueled 2 - wheeled vehicles that expired at the end of 2016.

Plug In America has been working with Republican leaders on this bill to have supportive EV provisions included: a two year extension of the EV tax credit for 2 and 3 wheeled plug - in vehicles until January 1, 2019, AND a two year extension of the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, which applies to EV charging infrastructure for homes and businesses.