San Diego-based MultiSpark Inc is studying a novel spark plug designed in natural gas engines, according to a recently released research brief. The multipoint spark plug should lead to improved ignition and a more complete fuel burn, increasing performance and lower emissions. The research is support by an transportation energy innovations small grant
Environment Meets Efficiency Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:00am – 10:00am Last chance to register to hear how: Hewlett Packard San Diego County Regional Airport Authority SDG&E Stone Brewing & Buster Biofuels use clean technologies to add to their bottom line, reduce emissions, and be more efficient. ____________________________________________ $15 for[…]
FREE FIRST RESPONDER SAFETY TRAINING ON ALT FUEL VEHICLES AT ACT EXPO Properly educating first responders on the differences of alternative fuel vehicles is critical to their success. Learn about important safety aspects dealt with by first responders. All audiences encouraged to attend free workshops Tuesday, May 15 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Courses[…]
This year’s SDG&E 7th Annual Energy Showcase, on Friday, May 11, 2012, features an expanded Clean Transportation display and seminar with plug-in electric and natural gas commercial vehicles such as trucks, vans and waste hauling vehicles. Alternative Fuel Transportation Solutions Seminar Speakers 8:30a.m.- 10a.m. Randy Walsh, Senior Real Estate Manager; Meissner Jacquet: Considerations on hosting[…]
The 2012 DERA RFP is now open! EPA’s National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program awards competitive DERA grants to fund projects that reduce emissions from existing diesel engines through a variety of strategies. These strategies include, but are not limited to, emission control and idle reduction technologies; cleaner fuels; engine upgrades or replacements; and/or vehicle[…]
Learn about the stakeholders involved, the decision process flow and possible issues for multi-unit dwelling communities interested in the installation of vehicle charging units for electric cars. This seminar will: Provide an overview of vehicle and charging equipment coming to market; Define and address concerns of property managers/owners, homeowners/renters, and electrical contractors regarding the installation[…]
The Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, featuring the latest is green transportation, is returning to Long Beach for 2012. This event will showcase all alternative fuel types including electric, hybrid, hydrogen, natural gas, autogas and renewable fuels. Designed to engage fleets, technology companies, OEMs, fuel providers, infrastructure developers, and policy makers, the ACT Expo will[…]
San Diego biodiesel producer New Leaf Biofuel was awarded a grant from the California Energy Commission to expand its production facility in Barrio Logan. The facility, which has been operating since 2008, currently produces 2 million gallons per year of biodiesel from recycled cooking oil sourced from Southern California restaurants. New Leaf’s expansion plans include[…]
UC San Diego will be holding its annual Triton Day on April 7. This free event shows off the university to the community and to prospective students. UCSD has one of the greenest campus fleets in the nation, and will be showcasing their green fleet vehicles along and other cutting edge cars as part of[…]
Santana High School in Santee is seeking funding to launch an electric vehicle curriculum in their autoshop class. Santana will be one of the first high schools to offer the Electric Autoshop curriculum and hopes to share it with other schools. With school budgets tight, Santana is looking to crowd-funding to support this program. If[…]