Below are some alternative fuel related articles found this week. Tax Credit, Court Ruling Put Biodiesel Industry on Solid Ground for 2011 On Tuesday, a federal appeals court unanimously rejected an attempt by the oil refining industry to block the EPA’s renewable fuel standard (RFS2), which mandates blending of biodiesel into US diesel supplies. On[…]
On November 30, 2010, the San Diego Regional Clean Fuels Coalition hosted a Clean Start event at the CCSE. Over 35 fleet managers and alternative fuel enthusiasts attended the workshop to learn about propane fueling options, fleet conversions and the fueling infrastructure currently being developed in the region. Here are some highlights from the speaker, Jon Van Bogart, from CleanFuelUSA.
I am happy to report that GoElectricDrive.com the National Plug-in Vehicle Initiative Project of the EDTA is now LIVE! This website will provide a national resource for those interested in learning more about plug-in electric vehicles, charging, PEV rates, incentives, PEVs coming to market, EVSE equipment and their specifications, PEV news and EVSE locations and[…]
I’ve been test driving a Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) slated for release in early 2012…I’ve been mostly driving around town (75% local roads, 25% highway) using EV mode for~50% of the driving and hybrid mode for the other half. I have been averaging 97 miles per gallon. Note: I received complimentary use of[…]
The 25,000 EVs will constitute most of GE’s fleet. NEWS | TRANSPORTATION MICHAEL KANELLOS: NOVEMBER 11, 2010 The electric car industry has clamored for a case study to showcase they economics of electric cars. General Electric is giving them one. The conglomerate said it would purchase 25,000 electric cars for its fleet. GE’s global car fleet right[…]
Check out this article from Automotive News on a major purchase of PEVs: GE to buy 25,000 electric vehicles from GM, rivals by 2015 (from Automotive News – 11/11/10) November 11, 2010 – 9:49 am ET DETROIT (Bloomberg) — General Electric Co. will buy 25,000 electric vehicles, almost half of them from General Motors Co.,[…]
You’re invited to come and learn about the new propane fueling facilities and infrastructure under development in the San Diego region. The Clean Start Program in partnership with Texas State Technical College and the San Diego Regional Clean Fuels Coalition is hosting a free propane fueling education and training session on Nov 30th from 10am-1pm at the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE). Lunch will[…]
When hybrids first hit the streets in numbers a decade ago, a huge advantage to owning one was getting a pass to drive on California’s coveted high-occupancy vehicles lanes, which are otherwise reserved for carpools. Hybrids became too plentiful years ago and lost that right, but Nissan’s new Leaf, an electric car, has been designated azero-emission[…]
I would like the San Diego Clean Fuels coalition to join me in welcoming our latest additions to the Board of Directors: Jacques Chirazi, Clean Tech Program Manager, Economic Growth Services, Office of the Mayor, The City of San Diego Sharyl Blackington, Fleet Manager, County of San Diego Both Jacques and Sharyl bring important views[…]