Alternative Fuels

Facility represents successful scale-up of company's technology and showcase for the world's first commercially-viable flex ethanol process

2009-10-15 -- Madison, PA - Coskata Inc., a leading developer of next-generation biofuels, today announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility located in Madison, PA. The accomplishment represents the successful scale-up of the company's technology, and will serve as a showcase for the world's first commercially viable flex-ethanol process.    » read more »

Boeing, Honeywell’s UOP and Government of Mexico Launch Research and Advocacy Collaboration to Drive Commercial Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels

CARTAGENA, Colombia, Oct. 14, 2009 – Boeing [NYSE: BA], the Airports and Auxiliary Services agency (ASA), an arm of Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transport, and Honeywell’s UOP today announced a collaboration to identify, research and further the development of a commercially viable market for Mexico-sourced sustainable aviation biofuels.    » read more »

October 13, 2009 -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released a convenient online directory of Web-based tools, database searches, cost calculators, and interactive maps—all related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles.

This comprehensive Web page helps users quickly navigate to the 23 tools, maps, and searches available on the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) Web site for transportation technologies. Users can find the tools page on the AFDC under Information Resources at www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/applications.html.    » read more »

October 6, 2009 -- WASHINGTON D.C. - An amendment authored by U.S. Congressman Dan Boren and included in the FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act has now passed both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. The amendment provides a $5 million funding boost at the U.S. Department of Energy for research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of natural gas vehicle (NGV) technology.

The amendment, and the underlying legislation in which it was included, was approved late last week and now heads to the White House where it is expected to be signed into law.    » read more »

GE’s CHP Units Help Mine Reduce Environmental Impact by Saving 1.3 Million Tons of CO2 per Year

29 September 2009 -- NORTH QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA -- Queensland Minister for Mines and Energy Stephen Robertson today formally opened one of Australia‘s most powerful onsite power plants fueled by waste coal mine gas (WCMG). Today’s event highlights the mining industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its activities while ensuring that coal remains an important national export and global energy source.    » read more »

Grants Support Job Creation; Help to Reduce Petroleum Use and Greenhouse Gases

August 31, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced the award of two U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grants totaling more than $28 million for alternative fuel projects. The funds, available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will assist school districts, local governments, public universities, and private businesses in purchasing clean fuel and alternative fuel vehicles and associated infrastructure.    » read more »

Dallas company to upfit AT&T vehicles with alternative-fuel technology; BAF technologies to convert 600 vehicles with CNG technology in 2009

Dallas, Texas, June 30, 2009 -- AT&T today joined Dallas-based BAF Technologies to announce that conversion of vehicles purchased by AT&T to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is underway. BAF Technologies, the premier provider of natural gas vehicle upfits, will convert 600 Ford E-Series vans to CNG technology in 2009.    » read more »

February 4th, 2009 -- Yesterday, several members of the President's energy and environment team attended the Washington auto show. We asked Carol Browner, Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, to jot down some notes with her impressions of the show.

12:58 p.m.: Greeted by Auto Alliance CEO Dave McCurdy and his staff at the D.C. Auto Show. We headed upstairs to see the latest Chevy and Ford plug-in hybrid models.    » read more »

Drivers can now find alternative fueling stations using cell phones & PDAs

4, 2009 -- Driving cross-country or even around town in an alternative fuel vehicle used to require drivers to do a little homework to find the nearest fueling station – but not anymore. Consumers on-the-go can now access the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fueling Station Locator using their cell phone, BlackBerry, or other personal digital assistant (PDA).    » read more »

Bulk of Funding to Spur Advancements in Alternative Energy

Jan. 26, 2009 -- HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell stressed the importance supporting promising new Pennsylvania companies today as he announced recent state investments that will advance cutting-edge alternative energy technologies, bring new products to the marketplace, and provide crucial seed money that will fuel future economic growth and create new jobs.    » read more »

January 23, 2009 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) recently awarded a total of $30 million over 4 years for cost-shared research and development of industrial systems capable of using alternative fuels. The goal of this solicitation is to support innovative technologies that provide fuel flexibility options for manufacturers, thereby reducing natural gas requirements and emissions.    » read more »

6/3/2008 - ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFPN) -- Few car owners would ever think of pouring water down the gas tank; however, as Air Force officials here continue initiatives to redefine the Air Force's energy culture, more Airmen might picture water as an energy source.

Air Force Officials Look At Hydrogen As Potential Fuel Source: Scott Slyfield examines hydrogen storage tanks inside the HyHauler May 21 at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Air Force officials continue initiatives to redefine the Air Force's energy culture and are studying hydrogen-power. U.S. Air Force photo/Sue Sapp    » read more »

03/19/2008 -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen today signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Energy Policy. The Task Force is charged with developing a state energy plan to make Tennessee a leader in energy efficiency and conservation, use of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources, and the development of clean-energy technology.    » read more »

CTTransit Signs Contract for New Fuel to Power Buses and Heat Buildings

November 23, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell, a long-time proponent of the use of alternative fuels, announced today that the state has pumped its one millionth gallon of clean-burning, environmentally friendly bio-diesel fuel into a state motor vehicle.    » read more »

13 November 2007 -- The soaring price of oil is creating even greater pressure for energy companies and researchers to develop biofuels and other alternatives to take its place. The Caribbean nation of Haiti is looking to a small shrub called jatropha to cut its reliance on oil and charcoal, and to expand economic opportunities to poor communities. The efforts already are drawing support from Brazil and the United States for developing clean and renewable fuel supplies.    » read more »