| Content Category: Policy Watch |
| U.K. Program Supporting Large Number Of Alt-Fuel Vehicles |
| on 21 Aug 2012 |
| The U.K. government is helping to fund a demonstration program intended to support heavy-duty fleets' adoption of low-carbon commercial vehicles - mainly natural gas and dual-fuel trucks. Thirteen companies are participating in the £23 million initiative, which is receiving £11 million in government support. Over 300 vehicles will be involved in the program. "Operators often cite lack of [natural] gas [read more] |
| CEC Grants Will Go Toward Compressed Natural Gas Stations, E85 Pumps, Electric Vehicle Chargers |
on 17 Aug 2012   |
| The California Energy Commission (CEC) has named proposed awardees for this year's second round of alternative fuel infrastructure grants, which support natural gas and propane autogas fueling infrastructure, diesel-substitute and E85 ethanol pumps, and electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment. The first round of funding - also a part of California's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program - was [read more] |
| DOE Funds Targeted Toward Improving Fuel Economy |
| on 14 Aug 2012 |
| The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing nearly $22 million in funding to support seven new projects aimed at developing stronger, lighter materials that will help improve fuel efficiency in automotive applications. "Replacing cast iron and traditional steel components with lightweight materials - including advanced high-strength steel, magnesium, aluminum, and carbon fiber composites - allows vehicle manufacturers to include [read more] |
| CEC Mobilizing Funds To Support Biodiesel And Propane Autogas |
| on 10 Aug 2012 |
| The California Energy Commission (CEC) is providing $1.86 million to Yokayo Biofuels Inc. for the expansion of its biodiesel production facility in Ukiah, as well as awarding $114,000 to Big Valley Ford Inc. in Stockton for the buy-down of 19 propane autogas vehicles. Yokayo Biofuels collects used fryer oil from more than 1,000 restaurants and other facilities in northern California [read more] |
| Senate Finance Committee Tax Bill Holds On To Biofuel Incentives |
| on 03 Aug 2012 |
| The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has passed, by a bipartisan vote of 19-5, the Family and Business Tax Cut Certainty Act of 2012, which includes extensions to key biofuel tax credits. According to the Advanced Biofuels Association, the committee's decision to include these provisions is a major victory for the biofuels industry. A summary of the bill released by the [read more] |
| New Senate Bill Seeks To Excite Natural Gas Vehicle And Refueling Market Through Grants |
| on 27 Jul 2012 |
| This week, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., introduced into the Senate the STATE Natural Gas Act, which is crafted to create a federal grant program whereby states can fund initiatives that support a higher penetration of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and natural gas refueling infrastructure. "My bill will encourage the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel and encourage [read more] |
| DOE Funding New Projects Aimed Squarely At Natural Gas Vehicles |
| on 12 Jul 2012 |
| The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $30 million in new funds to back 13 research projects that are intended to result in major technological advancements for natural gas vehicles (NGVs). The funds are a part of the DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) initiative, which focuses exclusively on supporting cutting-edge research and development in various areas. [read more] |
| CEC Pegs Funds At CNG Refueling Projects, NGV And Propane Vehicle Buy-Downs |
| on 12 Jul 2012 |
| The California Energy Commission (CEC) mobilized more than a half a million dollars this week across a number of projects to promote alternative fuel vehicles and related refueling infrastructure. Arcadia Unified School District, based in Los Angeles County, is receiving $300,000 to install a new compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling site, which will support the district's expansion to 15 CNG [read more] |
| W.Va. Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force Takes Shape |
| on 12 Jul 2012 |
| Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced the members of the recently conceived Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force, which will examine the potential for converting state's vehicle fleet to natural gas and developing complementary refueling infrastructure. The first meeting of the task force, which was first announced in June, is happening today at capitol's House Government Organization Committee Room."The members' knowledge [read more] |
| CEC Awards Funds For Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology Manufacturing |
| on 21 Jun 2012 |
| The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced proposed grant winners of its recent Advanced Vehicle Technology Manufacturing solicitation, which will put nearly $20 million into the state's advanced transportation sector. These cost-share grants are devoted exclusively to the development of manufacturing or assembly facilities in California that produce alternative fuel vehicles, advanced technology vehicles or eligible vehicle components. Funding was [read more] |
