The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) has partnered with ROUSH CleanTech, an industry leader in propane autogas technology, and Ferrellgas, a nationwide propane supplier, as a part of an 18-month mobile exhibit program highlighting residential energy efficiency and home improvements. The CCSE Residential Energy Roadshow, which kicked off August 26-28 at the San Diego[…]
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[…]