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News > July Vancouver mayor and board vote to purchase CNG buses TransLink directors decided Wednesday to go “green” and buy a new fleet of buses fueled by CNG instead of diesel. Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell claimed diesel is “still an unclean fuel”, and plans to purchase at least 94 new CNG buses. Source: Vancouver mayor leads revolt against TransLink diesel plan, The Vancouver Sun China stakes claim for global oil access China’s aggressive search for oil is putting it in growing competition with the U.S., the world’s largest oil consumer, with some observers even warning of a possible showdown between the two economic giants. During the past two years, President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao have taken oil executive trips to oil-rich countries from Algeria to Uzbekistan to seal major deals. Source: China stakes claim for global oil access, The Los Angeles Times California Air Resources Board adopts on-board diagnostic requirement for big rigs CARB has adopted a regulation that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from on-road heavy-duty trucks and buses by nearly 110 tons per day by 2020. The regulation requires engine manufacturers to install on-board diagnostic systems on heavy-duty engines beginning in 2010. Source: ARB adopts on-board diagnostic requirement for big rigs, California Air Resource Board California to subsidize natural gas home refueling Last week the state of California agreed to subsidize home natural gas refueling devices, which allow drivers to fill their fuel tanks with natural gas at home. Honda is the only company that sells natural-gas vehicles to individual consumers in the U.S. Source: Honda thinks natural gas powered vehicles are a better deal than hybrids, AutoWeek SwRI develops low-emission natural gas truck engine Southwest Research Institute, as part of the DOE’s Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicles Program, has developed a low-emissions, heavy-duty natural gas engine that more than meets the EPA’s 2010 emissions standards. The next-generation engine emits greatly reduced levels of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter. Source: SwRI develops low-emission natural gas truck engine, Southwest Research Institute Hybrid cars burning gas in the drive for power Hybrid model cars continue to grow in popularity with the improvements being made to the acceleration and fuel savings, and increasing public concern with oil consumption. Source: Hybrid cars burning gas in the Dive for Power, The New York Times TIAX awarded contract from Gateway Cities Clean Air Program TIAX, a leading collaborative product and technology development firm, announced it has been awarded a new contract from the Gateway Cities Clean Air Program to continue overseeing the replacement of heavy-duty trucks in the LA area with newer, lower-emission vehicles. Source: TIAX awarded contract from Gateway Cities Clean Air Program, Business Wire LAX awarded top honor in airport industry environmental achievement Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been awarded the Airports Council International-North America Environmental Achievement Award for constructing the first retail hydrogen-fueling and generation at an airport. Currently, over 400 vehicle (more than half) of LAX’s fleet is comprised of alternative-fuel vehicles, including CNG and LNG-fueled vehicles, electric and hybrid models. Source: Los Angeles Airport awarded top honor in airport industry environmental achievement, PrimeZone Local leaders urged to fight climate change Former U.S. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson urged mayors from across the nation to take the lead in fighting global warming at a Salt Lake City conference on Monday. The cities’ efforts will include reducing dependence on fossil fuels by accelerating development of technologies such as wind and solar energy, efficient motor vehicles and biofuels. Source: Local leaders urged to lead climate fight, The New York Times Detroit gung-ho for hybrids Detroit auto executives underestimated demand for hybrid model vehicles and are now struggling to catch up. Automakers sold 56,440 hybrids in the U.S. the first four months of the year, up 146% from the same period last year. Source: Detroit’s gung-ho for hybrids, USA Today Honda Civic GX leader in AFV benefits The Honda Civic GX and Phill station offer the cleanest transportation option on the market, as well as huge fuel cost savings and HOV access. CNG is also far cleaner than liquid petroleum and is produced domestically with supplies projected to last for decades. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranks the GX the greenest vehicle on the market. Source: Gas it right into the fast lane, The Los Angeles Times Indonesia to cut oil by 50% Indonesia plans to halve domestic crude oil consumption by 50% and double LNG and coal output by 2015. Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Aburizal Barkrie claims, “The government won’t any longer use energy (sources) that are expensive and not widely available in Indonesia and (instead) we’re going to export more oil”. Source: INTERVIEW: Indonesia mid plans 50% cut in oil use by 2015, YAHOO! Finance Investing in CNG & LNG in the Philippines American banks and funding agencies are considering substantial investments for the country’s planned projects in the downstream natural gas industry, primarily LNG and CNG facilities intended for the transportation sector. Source: US investors eyes in LNG, CNG projects, The Manila Bulletin Online Reducing oil dependency priority for Americans A nationwide telephone survey of a 1,004 adults found that reducing dependence on foreign oil is a top priority for Americans. When asked what the most important goal of U.S. energy policy should be, 43% said “reducing dependence on foreign oil”, while 65% believe that the U.S. government should make a major funding commitment to transform the auto industry from a gasoline-based system to a hydrogen-based system. Source: Survey finds Americans support energy independence, hydrogen-based economy, H2CARSBIZ New Chevron campaign focuses on global energy issues |
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