New technologies to save 1B gallons of fuel

The United States could save as much as one billion gallons of fuel every year by adopting new aerodynamic technologies for tractor-trailers, a study revealed.

The two year study, undertaken by members of the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), looked into a variety of design improvements to minimize aerodynamic  drag and improve fuel efficiency.

List of Projects (under negotiation with the DOE)

REFUELING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR E85 AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUELS

WestStart-CALSTART in Pasadena, CA, will install 15 publicly accessible E85 refueling stations along interstate highways in the Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and the San Joaquin Valley areas.  Additionally, five of these locations will potentially also have biodiesel fueling capability.  Team members include CleanFuel USA, United Oil, Pacific Ethanol, State of California, and General Motors.  Clean Cities partners include Southern California, San Joaquin Valley, and Central Coast.
DOE Share:  $495,000 Proposed Total Project Cost: $2,371,363

DOE to invest $8.6 million in alternative fuel programs

Last October 2006, the Department of Energy announced the investment of $8.6  million for 16 projects that will expand the use of alternative fuels in vehicles.

It will bring up to $25 million in funding the United states’ alternative fuel program.

EPA: new loan to reduce pollution

In a bid to reduce air pollution, the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new loan initiative aimed for small trucking companies last November 14.

The EPA, in a statement, said that they are partnering with the Small Business Administration to provide loans to purchase SmartWay Upgrade Kits. These kits include fuel reduction technologies such as idle-deduction devices, low rolling resistance tires, aerodynamic equipment and exhaust after-treatment devices.

the first one

She made a splash during her 1997 Japanese debut, then made a killing in her 2001 worldwide premiere.

Touted as the world’s first commercially produced and marketed hybrid car, the Toyota Prius has emerged a bestselling car model following the “green” revolution that came after environmentally conscious consumers demanded for it.

green cars

 

With today’s environmentally conscious consumers going green over so many things, many car manufacturers have turned into “green” car production, hoping to get a headstart over the competition and carving out a niche in the business.

One such car model is what manufacturers have termed “hybrid”. Hybrid cars, as the name suggests, is a combination of old and new technology, bringing forth cars running on internal combustion engines and electric motors.