Alternative Transportation Fuels Today articles from July 2004

Alternative Transportation Fuels Today archives from July 2004

NBB, ASA Announce Support of Energy Independence Act.(National Biodiesel Board and American Soybean Association )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) recently announced their support for H.R. 4652, the Energy Independence Act, which includes incentives designed to help spur the use of domestically produced...

Clean Energy, New York Open New CNG Stations in State.(compressed natural gas)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... New York governor George Pataki late last week announced a new public-private partnership between the state and Seal Beach, CA-based vehicular natural gas provider Clean Energy designed to create a "clean fuel corridor" in New York through the...

Isuzu Motors Recalls CNG Truck Models.
July 2, 2004... Japan Today recently reported that Isuzu Motors, Ltd. has issued a recall for nearly 3,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered truck models due to possible fuel leakage resulting from loose plugs. According to Japan Today, Isuzu reported...

U.S. Ethanol Industry Sets Production Record in April.(Brief Article)
July 2, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. ethanol industry set a production record for April of 218,000 barrels per day (b/d), an increase...

EC Authorizes Aid for Biofuels Promotion in Czech Republic.(European Commission)(Brief Article)
July 2, 2004... The European Commission (EC) recently authorized state aid for promotion of the use of a blended diesel/biodiesel, "with at least 31 percent volume content of rape methyl ester (RME) in the final blend," in the Czech Republic. According to...

Weekly Update.(meetings)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
July 2, 2004... INTERNATIONAL HYDROGEN DRIVE 2004, June 28-July 12, 2004, Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, BC 4TH NATIONAL FEDERAL FLEET MANAGER WORKSHOP AND INFORMATION FAIR -- FEDFLEET 2004: THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE IS NOW, July 20-22, 2004, Jacob K. Javits...

Xethanol Acquires Advanced Bioethanol Technologies.(Brief Article)
July 6, 2004... Xethanol Corporation recently announced it has acquired UTEK Corporation subsidiary Advanced Bioethanol Technologies, Inc. (ABTI) in a stock transaction. According to Xethanol, ABTI holds the worldwide exclusive license to a new biomass...

NY Dealership to Provide State with Natural Gas, CNG Vehicles.(New York)(compressed natural gas)(Brief Article)
July 6, 2004... Local New York newspaper the Democrat and Chronicle recently reported that the Hoselton Auto Mall has been awarded a $25-million contract to supply fleet vehicles to New York state agencies and municipalities, including 39 natural gas-powered...

Construction of New MN Biodiesel Plant Delayed.(Minnesota Soybean Processors)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that board members of the Minnesota Soybean Processors have decided to postpone bid letting for a proposed $14-million, 30-gallon biodiesel production plant, thus delaying construction of the...

Accessity, Pacific Ethanol Near Completion of Due Diligence.(acquisitions)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2004... Accessity Corporation recently announced it expects due diligence to be "completed shortly" in its proposed reverse-merger acquisition of Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (PEI) and its affiliates Kinergy Marketing, LLC and Re-Energy, LLC. In May,...

Quantum Reports 4th-quarter, Year-end Financial Results.(Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 7, 2004... Irvine, CA-based designer, manufacturer and integrator of fuel system technologies for hydrogen fuel cell and alternative fuel applications Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide, Inc. recently announced its financial results for the fourth...

Iogen Issued License for New Yeast Strain for Use in Ethanol.(Iogen Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 8, 2004... Iogen Corporation recently announced it has been issued the first license for a strain of yeast developed at Purdue University that "more effectively makes ethanol from agricultural residues that would otherwise be discarded or used as animal...

Earth 2012 Launches Water-powered Vehicle Project.(Brief Article)
July 8, 2004... U.K.-based nonprofit organization Earth 2012 recently announced the launch of a project to develop a car capable of being fueled with water. According to Earth 2012, such a vehicle would be designed to convert water into hydrogen and...

Avalence Awarded Federal Hydrogen Contract.(Avalence LLC)(Brief Article)
July 9, 2004... Avalence, LLC recently announced it has been awarded a Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its proprietary process for the direct electrolytic production of...

Local IL City to Begin Fueling Vehicles With E85.(Aurora, Illinois to use alternative fuels)(Brief Article)
July 9, 2004... The Chicago Tribune recently reported that the city of Aurora, IL will soon begin fueling approximately 50 of its vehicles with E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 standard petroleum, through the assistance of a $39,717 alternative fuel...

Willie Nelson Fuels Mercedes With Biodiesel.(Brief Article)
July 9, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently announced that musician Willie Nelson uses B100, a 100 percent biodiesel fuel, in his 2005 Mercedes 320 CDI. "I use it in my car because I'm a firm believer in using renewable fuels that are...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
July 9, 2004... INTERNATIONAL HYDROGEN DRIVE 2004, June 28-July 12, 2004, Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, BC 4TH NATIONAL FEDERAL FLEET MANAGER WORKSHOP AND INFORMATION FAIR -- FEDFLEET 2004: THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE IS NOW, July 20-22, 2004, Jacob K. Javits...

Local PA Fueling Station Begins Offering B5.(Brief Article)
July 12, 2004... The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) recently announced that the Worley and Obetz, Inc.-operated Elm Wo-Go fueling station in Lancaster County has begun offering B5, a fuel blend of five percent biodiesel and 95...

CWI Receives Natural Gas Engine Order for CA Transit Buses.(Big Blue Bus)(Brief Article)
July 12, 2004... Cummins Westport, Inc. (CWI) recently announced that Santa Monica, California transit operator Big Blue Bus has placed an order for the company's C Gas Plus natural gas engines to be installed in 52 city buses. According to the company,...

Two Local MN Fueling Stations Begin Offering E85.(Brief Article)
July 12, 2004... Local Minnesota television station KAAL recently reported that two Cenex fueling stations, one located in Alden, MN and one outside of the city of Austin, have begun offering E85, a fuel blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent standard...

Local MN Fueling Station Begins Offering B2.(Minnesota, Valley Marathon fueling station)(Brief Article)
July 13, 2004... The American Lung Association (ALA) of Minnesota recently announced that the Farmers Union Cooperative's Apple Valley Marathon fueling station in Hennepin County, MN has begun offering B2, a blend of 98 percent standard diesel and two percent...

Nebraska Ethanol Plant Qualifies for Incentives.
July 13, 2004... Local Nebraska newspaper The Grand Island Independent recently reported that Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation has announced that the initial phase of its $110-million ethanol facility in Ravenna has qualified for state tax incentives by meeting...

Australian Developer Comments on Funding for Ethanol Project.(Brief Article)
July 14, 2004... Local Australian newspaper the Northern Daily Leader recently reported that Primary Energy, the Australian company behind the $100-million ethanol plant development effort in Gunnedah, Australia, has expressed confidence that although it was...

Equity Drive Extended for Ethanol Plant Project in ND.(Red Trail Energy ethanol plant)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that the board of directors for the Red Trail Energy ethanol plant project in Richardton, ND has extended the equity drive for the effort from June 30 through to the end of July. According to AP,...

Philippines to Study Sugarcane-to-ethanol Production.(planning of national Department of Agriculture)(national Department of Agriculture)(Brief Article)
July 14, 2004... The Philippine Daily Inquirer recently reported that the national Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced plans to conduct feasibility studies on utilizing sugarcane in the production of ethanol. According to the paper, outgoing...

Grassley Looks to Stop 'Unfair' Importing of Ethanol.(Brief Article)
July 15, 2004... U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) late last week announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at "[closing] a loophole that may be used to bring Brazilian ethanol duty-free into the American market." "Just because this maneuver is...

IMPCO/BRC to Install Sequent Systems on Daewoo Vehicles.(Brief Article)
July 15, 2004... IMPCO Technologies recently announced a contract between IMPCO/BRC and Daewoo Motor Italia under which IMPCO/BRC will install Sequent fuel injection systems on new vehicles, "allowing the Daewoo vehicles to burn clean-burning propane...." ...

AFV Consulting Changes Name to AFV International.(Brief Article)
July 15, 2004... AFV Consulting, LLC, a provider of technical assistance in gaseous fuels training, education, curriculum development, vehicle conversions and systems integration, recently announced it has changed its name to AFV International, LLC in order to...

Scientists Utilize Computer Models to Guide Ethanol Research.(Agricultural Research Service Eastern Regional Research Center)(Brief Article)
July 15, 2004... The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced that scientists with the ARS Eastern Regional Research Center are currently utilizing computer models to help guide ethanol production research. According to ARS, one such model is...

EPA Funds Biodiesel NOx Emissions, Cost Reduction Programs.(Brief Article)
July 16, 2004... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it has funded seven new projects -- one of which aims to reduce production costs and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from biodiesel fuel -- that are designed to help make the agency's...

Genencor, NREL Honored by R&D Magazine for Biomass Conversion.(Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory)(Brief Article)
July 16, 2004... Genencor International, Inc. recently announced that R&D Magazine has selected it, along with a team from the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), for the magazine's list of the Top 100 Technologically Significant...

Five State Programs Awarded Clean School Bus Grants.(EPA Clean School Bus USA demonstration grants program)(Brief Article)
July 16, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently announced that school districts in five states -- Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Montana and Rhode Island -- have been selected to receive funding to use biodiesel fuel through the EPA Clean School Bus USA...

Weekly Update.(transportation equipment industry's conferences)(Calendar)
July 16, 2004... 4TH NATIONAL FEDERAL FLEET MANAGER WORKSHOP AND INFORMATION FAIR -- FEDFLEET 2004: THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE IS NOW, July 20-22, 2004, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY ACE ANNUAL MEETING & ETHANOL CONFERENCE, August 10-12, 2004,...

Lovato Introduces New CNG, LPG Conversion Kits.(compressed natural gas)(liquefied petroleum gas)(Brief Article)
July 19, 2004... South India newspaper the News Today recently reported that Italian compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) conversion systems manufacturer Lovato has introduced new kits featuring electronic control units and fuel...

Construction Slated for Ethanol Production Plant in NM.(New Mexico)(Brief Article)
July 19, 2004... Local New Mexico newspaper the Portales News-Tribune recently reported that Levelland Economic Development Corporation director Dave Quinn has revealed that Hockley County Limited Liability Co-op plans to begin construction for a new ethanol...

KU to Use B20 to Fuel On-campus Bus System.(Kansas University)(Brief Article)
July 19, 2004... Local Kansas newspaper Lawrence Journal-World recently reported that Kansas University (KU) plans to begin using B20, a 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent standard diesel fuel blend, to fuel its student-run bus system, KU on Wheels. ...

Illini Bio-Energy Concludes Equity Drive for Ethanol Project.(Brief Article)
July 20, 2004... Local Illinois newspaper the Lincoln Courier recently reported that central Illinois ethanol cooperative Illini Bio-Energy (IBE) has raised $1.2 million through a recently concluded seed-stock equity drive for its proposed ethanol plant...

IL County Approves Funding for Ethanol Feasibility Study.(Illinois, Henry County Board)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2004... Local Illinois newspaper the Kewanee Star Courier recently reported that the Henry County Board has agreed to contribute $10,000 toward a $30,000 study to determine the feasibility of building an ethanol plant at sites in Annawan, Galva and...

Two 'Closing the Circle' Honorees Utilize Biodiesel.(National Biodiesel Board)(Brief Article)
July 20, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently announced that one winner and one honorable mention for this year's White House "Closing the Circle" awards, which recognize government agencies for their efforts to "have a positive impact on the...

LBNL Installs New Ethanol Fueling Station.(Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)(Brief Article)
July 21, 2004... The Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) recently announced the installation of a new ethanol fueling station that will soon be employed to power 60 vehicles in the lab's onsite motor pool. "By the end of...

Westport Named to 'Technology Fast 50' List.(Brief Article)
July 21, 2004... Westport Innovations recently announced it has been included on the Deloitte 2004 Technology Fast 50 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing technology companies in Canada. Westport noted that it is one of 14 companies in British...

CRFA Study Finds Ethanol Mandate Could Lower Fuel Costs.(Canadian Renewable Fuels Association)(Brief Article)
July 21, 2004... The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) recently released a new study which concludes that if Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty's proposed mandate requiring a five percent blend of ethanol in all standard fuel by 2007 were to be...

Hybrid Fuel Systems Announces New Agreement With BAF.(Hybrid Fuel Systems Inc., BAF Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 22, 2004... Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. recently announced an agreement with BAF Technologies, Inc. for the sale of 100 dual-fuel, diesel-natural gas conversion kits in New York and Texas. Under the terms of the agreement, BAF has an exclusive right to...

Marathon Offers E85 at Midwest Terminals.(Marathon Ashland Petroleum L.L.C.'s product introduction)(Brief Article)
July 22, 2004... The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC) recently announced that Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC (MAP) has begun offering E85, a fuel blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent standard petroleum, at 14 of its terminals. According to...

WI Town Considers Support for Local Ethanol Plant Project.(Wisconsin, Necadah)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2004... Local Wisconsin newspaper the Juneau County Star-Times recently reported that the town board of Necadah, WI was presented late last week with a proposal for the development of a new ethanol production facility in the area. According to the...

Sierra Club Opposes Proposed PA Ethanol Plant.(Brief Article)
July 23, 2004... Local Pennsylvania newspaper the York Dispatch recently reported that the Gifford Pinchot chapter of the Sierra Club has announced its opposition to York, PA-based Penn-Mar Ethanol's proposed $80-million ethanol plant in Conoy Township, PA. ...

NBB Honors U.S. Representative Hulshof.(National Biodiesel Board)(Brief Article)
July 23, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently announced it has awarded Representative Kenny Hulshof (R-MO) with the National Energy Leadership Award for his work to promote renewable energy. "His leadership in Congress has elevated biodiesel...

Weekly Update.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
July 23, 2004... ACE ANNUAL MEETING & ETHANOL CONFERENCE, August 10-12, 2004, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth, MN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY EXPO & CONFERENCE, August 31-September 1, 2004, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO ALTWHEELS...

ASA, NBB Praise Cheney's Support for Biodiesel Tax Incentive.(American Soybean Association, National Biodiesel Board, Dick Cheney)(Brief Article)
July 26, 2004... The American Soybean Association (ASA) together with the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) recently praised Vice President Dick Cheney, head of the President's Energy Taskforce, for expressing his support for the passage of legislation with a...

NE Ethanol Board Launches Latest Wave in State Campaign.(Nebraska)(Brief Article)
July 26, 2004... The Nebraska Ethanol Board recently announced the launch of the latest wave of its marketing campaign aimed at "key" ethanol buyers across the U.S. on behalf of the state's ethanol industry. According to the board, the campaign is built...

Westport, Tsinghua to Research HCNG Technology.(hydrogen-compressed natural gas bus technology)(Brief Article)
July 26, 2004... Westport Innovations and China's Tsinghua University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for research and demonstration of hydrogen-compressed natural (HCNG) gas bus technology. Under the MOU, Westport and Tsinghua will evaluate...

NE Ethanol Plants Meet Deadline for Incentive Qualification.(Nebraska)(Brief Article)
July 27, 2004... The Associated Press (AP) recently reported that seven ethanol plants in Nebraska met a June 30 production deadline, adding them to a list of four previous facilities now qualifying for state incentives. According to AP, Nebraska Department...

UNR Awarded EPA Grant to Develop Biodiesel.(University of Nevada (Reno), Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
July 27, 2004... Local Nevada newspaper the Reno Gazette-Journal recently reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) a $69,000 grant for a pilot project aimed at producing biodiesel from recycled...

New Study Considers Potential Caribbean Ethanol Imports.(Brief Article)
July 27, 2004... Jim Jordan and Associates, LLP (JJ&A) recently announced the release of a new report that examines the potential for ethanol production in the Caribbean to help meet project demand in the U.S. According to JJ&A, while as much as 200 million...

RFA Commends Grassley, Daschle for Ethanol Legislation.(Renewable Fuels Association, Chuck Grassley, Tom Daschle )(Brief Article)
July 28, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently commended U.S. Senate finance committee chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for introducing legislation that would prevent imported ethanol from evading the standard import tariff. "Sen. Grassley's...

Patch International to Acquire Greenlab Agronomics.(Brief Article)
July 28, 2004... Vancouver, British Columbia-based Patch International recently announced a letter of intent to acquire privately held biofuels and organic agricultural products developer Greenlab Agronomics, Inc. "We feel that our activities with Greenlab...

CNGVC Questions Ford's Decision to Cease NGV Production.(Brief Article)
July 28, 2004... In light of Ford Motor Company's recent announcement that it expects more than half of its 2005 model year light vehicles will meet the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Tier 2 Bin 5 emissions standard, the California Natural Gas...

Puerto Rican Companies Investigate Biodiesel Plant Feasibility.(Panzardi-ERM Inc., Edelcar Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 29, 2004... Puerto Rican newspaper Caribbean Business recently reported that the engineering firm Panzardi-ERM, Inc. has finished a 15-million-gallon biodiesel plant design but is awaiting new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations limiting...

NBB, PMAA Introduce Online Biodiesel Information Network.(National Biodiesel Board, Petroleum Marketers Association of America)(Brief Article)
July 29, 2004... The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) together with the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) recently introduced the Biodiesel Education Network (BEN), a new online information resource for petroleum distributors. According to...

U.S. Ethanol Industry Sets Production Record in May.(Brief Article)
July 30, 2004... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently announced that, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. ethanol industry set a production record for May of 221,000 barrels per day (b/d), an increase of...

Syntroleum Reports 2nd-quarter, 6th-month Financial Results.(Brief Article)
July 30, 2004... Tulsa, OK-based Syntroleum Corporation, the owner of a proprietary gas-to-liquids process for converting natural gas into synthetic liquid hydrocarbons, recently announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004,...

Pakistani Officials to Assess Iranian CNG Investment.(compressed natural gas)(Brief Article)
July 30, 2004... Pakistani news station GEO recently reported that the country's Petroleum and Natural Resources additional secretary Iftikhar Ahmad plans to visit Iran with a delegation of Pakistan's compressed natural gas (CNG) station owners next week to...

Weekly Update.(transportation equipment industry's conferences)(Calendar)
July 30, 2004... ACE ANNUAL MEETING & ETHANOL CONFERENCE, August 10-12, 2004, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth, MN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY EXPO & CONFERENCE, August 31-September 1, 2004, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO ALTWHEELS...