Alternative Fuels Articles & Analysis

This week, the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), in partnership with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Atlas Public Policy, and the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, launched the NEVI Awards Dashboard.The NEVI Awards Dashboard tracks electric vehicle charging sites funded by states through the National Electric Vehicle ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State. Funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, the State’s new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program will improve consumer access to reliable ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State. Funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, the State’s new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program will improve consumer access to reliable ...

By Smart Grid Observer

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced this week the closing of a $1.25 billion loan guarantee ($1.05 billion of principal and $193 million of capitalized interest) to EVgo Swift Borrower LLC to expand public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The loan guarantee will support EVgo’s deployment ...

By Smart Grid Observer

As California prepares to make key decisions on the future of its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a broad coalition of stakeholders from across the transportation and energy sectors has voiced strong support for maintaining and expanding this critical program. The LCFS, under the guidance of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), has proven essential in driving down greenhouse gas ...

By American Biogas Council (ABC)

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced the opening of a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the City of Carson. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Districts) and will provide clean RNG fuel to the public as well as Districts’ vehicles, local public transit buses, waste ...

By American Biogas Council (ABC)

Renewables remain competitive despite fossil fuel prices returning closer to historical cost levels, concludes Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2023, released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly in New York this week. Of the record 473 gigawatts added in 2023, 81% or 382 GW of newly commissioned, utility-scale ...

By Smart Grid Observer

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced $521 million in grants to continue building out electric vehicle charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports.This new EV infrastructure will increase access and reliability to communities across the ...

By Smart Grid Observer

As one of the most advanced economies in Asia, industrial parks have played a crucial role in driving South Korea's economic growth and employment. However, the solid waste generated by these industrial parks once posed a significant challenge. Thanks to the swift actions of the government and enterprises, an increasing amount of industrial waste is being recycled or converted into alternative ...

By AIShred - GEP ECOTECH Co., Ltd

Carney’s Point, N.J. – June 25, 2024 – Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE) announced the opening of a new renewable natural gas (RNG) station in Carney’s Point, New Jersey for heavy-duty trucks and other fleet vehicles to access a fuel produced from organic waste and is rated the cleanest available. The new station is strategically located in the important ...

By Clean Energy

Launched in 2014, UNTHA UK’s electric-driven XR shredder now operates in six continents. But after years of groundwork, our collaboration with PSH Environmental marks the first solar-powered project of its size — reducing expenditure for the firm by £100,000 per year, saving the site up to 75% in energy costs, as well as transforming over 100,000 tonnes of bulky and ...

By Untha UK Ltd

Benefits of investing in waste rubber tire to oil recycling pyrolysis plant In today's world, where environmental sustainability is a top global concern, innovative solutions are imperative. One such solution gaining traction is waste rubber tire to alternative fuel recycling method---rubber tire to oil pyrolysis technology. But what exactly are the benefits of investing in this sustainable ...

By Henan Doing Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd

The Biden-Harris Administration this week (Jan 11) announced $623 million in grants to help build out an electric vehicle charging network across the U.S., which will create American jobs and ensure more drivers can charge their electric vehicles where they live, work, and shop. This is a critical part of the Administration's goal of building out a convenient, affordable, reliable and ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Plastic pyrolysis plants are at the forefront of the battle against plastic pollution. In this article, we'll explore how these innovative facilities work, their environmental benefits, and their potential to transform plastic waste into valuable resources like fuel and chemicals.Introduction Plastic pollution has reached critical levels, and finding effective ways to manage plastic waste is ...

By Beston Group Co., Ltd.

The system has been installed at the Yerraguntla cement plant in Andhra Pradesh, owned and operated by Zuari Cement — a Heidelberg Materials Group company. This well-known Indian firm has a cement manufacturing capacity of 7.1 million tonnes per annum. Handling both pre-sorted and unsorted municipal solid waste collected from throughout the region, it can process 20 tonnes of ...

By Untha UK Ltd

Cemex and Synhelion announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat. At the beginning of 2022, the companies announced the first-ever ...

By Synhelion SA

Norwich-headquartered PSH Environmental Ltd has unveiled a pioneering new project to transform waste into a renewable energy source — using only solar power. The announcement comes following a significant re-investment into a 12,000ft² new building, 40% extension to the yard, new wash plant, solar system, and an UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder which lies at the heart of the facility. ...

By Untha UK Ltd

Tyre pyrolysis oil, derived from the process of pyrolysis where waste tyres are heated in the absence of oxygen, has gained significant attention as a sustainable solution for managing and repurposing used tyres. This unique oil possesses several valuable properties that make it suitable for various applications across different industries. In this article, we will delve into the diverse range of ...

By Beston Group Co., Ltd.

Quantum Fuel Systems (Quantum), a fully integrated alternative energy company, has been selected by VoltaGrid for the third time in 2023 to deliver market-leading virtual pipeline trailers for natural gas. This new order will increase VoltaGrid’s CNG delivery capabilities as it significantly expands its network of clean energy fuels. “All customer orders are considered a success, but ...

By Quantum Fuel Systems LLC

Spittal an der Drau. Austria/April 2023. Lindner's Komet series has been the benchmark in secondary shredding for decades. It has scored top marks for the new features introduced in 2022, optimising the energy efficiency and throughput as well as ease of maintenance. Innovation at the cutting edge. The Climate crisis, political upheavals and high energy costs, combined with a general increase in ...

By Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH