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DOE: despite 13% rise in VMT from 2002-2015, pollution down significantly
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OCTOBER 17, 2017
Despite an increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) of 13% from 2002 to 2015 (the latest year for which data are available), the total amount of airborne pollutants emitted from highway vehicles has declined considerably, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. microns (PM-2.5).
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EIA: biofuels are displacing petroleum-based distillate fuel oil consumption on the West Coast
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JUNE 15, 2023
Consumption of distillate fuel oil in the US West Coast, as measured by product supplied, decreased to its lowest level since 2002 last year and continues its decline this year, according to the latest “This Week in Petroleum” report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels
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NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Aral is piloting two new fuels in Germany: Aral Futura Super 95 and Aral Futura Diesel. Both fuels reduce CO 2 emissions compared to pure fossil fuels by at least 25% and contain at least 30% of high-quality renewable components, including a significant share of advanced renewable components.
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US manufacturing sector energy use and energy intensity down since 2002
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MARCH 20, 2013
Total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration. Consumption of every fuel used for manufacturing declined over this period. Energy consumed as a fuel includes all energy used for heat and power.
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236 Oil sands company Suncor Energy strengthens its focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels, divesting wind and solar
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APRIL 6, 2022
Suncor Energy, a Canadian integrated energy company that is one of the top oil sands producers in the country, will strengthen its focus on hydrogen and renewable fuels to accelerate progress towards its objective to be a net-zero company by 2050. In 2002, Suncor partnered with Enbridge to build one of the first renewable.
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New Lexus GX to offer brand’s first hybrid for body-on-frame vehicle
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JUNE 9, 2023
turbo-hybrid variant, a Lexus first for a body-on-frame vehicle, provides fuel efficiency without compromising on power output. Positioned between the LX and RX, the GX is an SUV—based on the Toyota Land Cruiser—originally launched in 2002 primarily targeting the North American market featuring a body-on-frame structure.
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Cal ISO: California grid battery storage increased nearly 20x since 2019 to 5,000MW; projected to hit 52,000 MW by 2045
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JUNE 1, 2023
When combined with other sources of zero-carbon energy such as large hydroelectric generation and nuclear, nearly 59% of the state’s retail electricity sales came from nonfossil fuel sources. The program was established in 2002 with an initial requirement that 20% of electricity retail sales be served by renewable resources by 2017.
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Use of leaded gasoline officially ends worldwide
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AUGUST 31, 2021
This development follows an almost two-decades-long campaign by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led global Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles (PCFV). Tetraethyl lead was used as a gasoline additive to improve engine performance. By the 1970s, almost all gasoline produced around the world contained lead.
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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV
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OCTOBER 24, 2016
Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. The interior uses rich materials and intuitive, streamlined controls.
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DOE: Adjusted for inflation, the price of gasoline in 2019 was similar to the price in 1929
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DECEMBER 22, 2020
From 2002 to 2008, the price of gasoline rose substantially, but then fell sharply in 2009 during the economic recession. The graph below shows the effect of the oil embargo in the early 1980s. In 2012, prices reached the highest level in both current and constant dollars but began a steep decline thereafter.
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China’s 2005 Carbon Emissions Almost Twice As Much As 2002 Emissions
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FEBRUARY 28, 2009
Carbon emissions associated with increased exports from China (left), as part of a more systematic view of increased national emissions (right), 2002 to 2005. Researchers from Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, estimated in the study that China’s 2005 carbon emissions were 80.59% or more higher than 2002 emissions. “
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Ballard reaches agreement for $44M order with Weichai-Ballard JV to support initial fuel cell vehicle deployments in China
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MAY 2, 2019
Weichai-Ballard JV) for the supply of a mix of certain fuel cell products and components that will be used in the assembly of modules to power zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in China. It will enable further fuel cell cost reductions as we move toward commercial scaling. million, representing a 19.9%
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GM fuel cell fleet tops 3 million miles
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MAY 7, 2014
General Motors’ fleet of fuel cell vehicles recently passed 3 million miles (4.8 This specially equipped fleet of Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles are part of GM’s 119-vehicle Project Driveway program, which launched in 2007. —Charlie Freese, executive director of GM’s global fuel cell engineering activities.
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Toyota to launch its fuel cell vehicle in Japan before April 2015, priced around $68,700; reveals exterior
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JUNE 25, 2014
Toyota’s Mitsuhisa Kato briefs the media in Japan on the timing and pricing of the FCV, and outlines the company’s view of the role of fuel cell vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. Earlier post.)
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SOFC-maker Bloom Energy announces initial strategy for hydrogen market entry; partnership with SK
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JULY 20, 2020
Solid-oxide-fuel-cell manufacturer Bloom Energy is entering the commercial hydrogen market by introducing hydrogen-powered fuel cells and electrolyzers that produce renewable hydrogen. Bloom Energy announced in June 2019 that its fuel cells could run on hydrogen to generate zero-carbon electricity. million hydrogen cars by 2040.
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GM, Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies; targeting commercial feasibility in 2020 time frame
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JULY 2, 2013
2011 Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle. In New York, General Motors and Honda announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. GM’s hydrogen fuel cell product milestones. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)
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268 Ballard enters strategic partnership with Weichai Power; 19.9% stake in Ballard and new JV; fuel cell commercial vehicles
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AUGUST 30, 2018
a commitment by Weichai to build and supply at least 2,000 fuel cell modules for commercial vehicles in China. Established in 2002 and with listings on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen stock exchanges, Weichai Power Co., Proceeds are planned to be used for investment in Ballard’s core fuel cell business and to support M&A transactions.
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Fuel Cell Equinox tops 100,000 miles in real-world driving
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OCTOBER 23, 2013
One of General Motors’ fuel cell research vehicles recently passed a milestone for a hydrogen-powered vehicle, topping 100,000 miles (161,000 km) of real-world driving. per gallon, that’s more than $18,000 in fuel cost savings. To date, GM’s fuel cell test fleet has accumulated nearly 3 million miles (4.8 Earlier post.)
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Study Finds that US Subsidies for Fossil Fuels Are Almost 2.5x Those for Renewables
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
US subsidies for fuels and renewable energy, 2002-2008. The study, “Estimating US Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008”, found that fossil fuels benefited from approximately $72 billion over the seven-year period, while subsidies for renewable fuels totaled $29 billion. Source: Adeyeye et al.
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Isuzu, Hino and Toyota to accelerate bus electrification efforts
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FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Isuzu and Hino have been collaborating in the bus business since 2002 and have been precisely responding to the requirements of bus operators in Japan. Isuzu and Hino plan to begin production of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) flat-floor route buses in 2024 at Isuzu-Hino joint venture J-Bus Ltd.
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NREL and GM announce multi-year R&D partnership to reduce cost of automotive fuel cells
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JUNE 25, 2014
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and General Motors (GM) are partnering on a multi-year, multi-million dollar joint effort to accelerate the reduction of automotive fuel cell stack costs through fuel cell material and manufacturing research and development (R&D). Earlier post.).
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GM and US Army expanding collaboration on fuel cells; up to 5-year project
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
General Motors and the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) are expanding their collaboration in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology. TARDEC currently is evaluating GM fuel cell vehicles in a comprehensive demonstration in Hawaii. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).
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268 Honda to provide $13.8M to FirstElement Fuel to support build out of California hydrogen refueling infrastructure
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NOVEMBER 20, 2014
Seeking to expand California’s public hydrogen refueling station network as a means to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles, Honda will provide $13.8 million in financial assistance to FirstElement Fuel to build additional hydrogen refueling stations around the state. Earlier post.).
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Toyota opens CES with strong affirmation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles; “staggering” rate of cost reduction; FCV on sale in US in 2015
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JANUARY 7, 2014
Toyota opened the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with a strong affirmation of the benefits of and potential for hydrogen fuel cell technology. “ Fuel cell electric vehicles will be in our future sooner than many people believe, and in much greater numbers than anyone expected. ”. —Bob Carter. We love batteries.
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Gasoline consumption per capita in 2020 was on par with that in 1965
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DECEMBER 8, 2021
Not coincidentally, the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for new cars and light trucks became effective with 1978 model-year vehicles. Total consumption (millions of gallons). Consumption per capita (gallons). The maximum consumption per capita (505 gallons) was reached in 1978.
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Report: Toyota to begin sales of fuel cell sedan in Japan this December
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OCTOBER 15, 2014
The Nikkei reports that Toyota will begin sales of its new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCV), reportedly named Mirai, in Japan in December. The company had earlier said the fuel cell sedan would be on sale in Japan before April 2015, and in the US and Europe by summer 2015. Fuel Cells Hydrogen Japan' Earlier post.).
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UPS to test Clean Air Power’s Genesis EDGE dual-fuel product on 10 MACK tractors
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AUGUST 9, 2013
UPS has agreed to test in-use operation of Clean Air Power’s new Genesis EDGE Dual-Fuel for the Volvo D13 and MACK MP8 engines. UPS has been operating 9 Caterpillar C12 tractor units with Clean Air Power’s Dual-Fuel system since 2002. They have each completed over 1 million miles.
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DOE-released report finds significant growth in fuel cell industry in 2011, forecasts continuing growth through 2012
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report showing significant growth for the fuel cell industry in 2011, and forecasting continued growth through 2012. Total, worldwide fuel cell shipments grew 37.5% At the end of 2011, more than 3,000 fuel cell forklifts were either deployed or on order in the United States.
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DOE: nearly 1,200 fuel cells have been deployed through the Recovery Act
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MAY 14, 2012
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that nearly 1,200 fuel cells were deployed through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in emergency backup power units and material handling equipment, such as forklift trucks. To date, close to 700 fuel cells have been deployed to provide backup power with $18.5 Funded with $9.7
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239 DOE awards more than $5M to two projects developing advanced hydrogen fuel cell components
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MARCH 27, 2012
The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award more than $5 million to two projects—one led by 3M Company and the other by Eaton Corporation—intended to lower the cost of advanced fuel cell systems by developing and engineering cost-effective, durable, and highly efficient fuel cell components. 3M Company, up to $3.1
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EIA: ethanol production drives growth in overall biomass energy use over past decade
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MARCH 19, 2014
Biomass energy consumption in the United States grew more than 60% from 2002 to 2013, the growth due almost entirely to increased consumption of biomass to produce biofuels, primarily ethanol but also a smaller amount of biodiesel and other biomass-based diesel fuels, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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252 GM and Honda to establish industry-first $85M joint fuel cell system manufacturing operation in Michigan
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JANUARY 30, 2017
General Motors and Honda are establishing the auto industry’s first manufacturing joint venture—Fuel Cell System Manufacturing, LLC, FCSM)—to mass-produce an advanced hydrogen fuel cell system that will be used in future products from each company. Next-generation fuel cell stack co-developed by Honda and GM.
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150 DENSO develops new 2500-bar diesel common rail system; reductions in fuel consumption and emissions
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JUNE 26, 2013
Global automotive supplier DENSO Corporation has developed a new 2500-bar diesel common rail (DCR) fuel injection system; DENSO says this is the currently the world’s highest injection pressure for a diesel common rail fuel injection systems comprising injector, fuel pump and common rail. Common rail systems. Earlier post.).
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Caltech, JPL designed megasupramolecule fuel additive reduces intensity of post-impact fuel explosions
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OCTOBER 2, 2015
Researchers at Caltech and JPL used statistical mechanics to design a polymeric fuel additive that can self-assemble into “megasupramolecules” (≥5000 kg/mol) at low concentration (≤0.3 weight percent) and thus can reduce the intensity of post-impact fuel explosions that occur during accidents and terrorist acts. Credit: Caltech/JPL.
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Stanford’s GCEP awards $10.5M for research on renewable energy; solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy
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OCTOBER 9, 2014
million for seven research projects designed to advance a broad range of renewable energy technologies, including solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy. The seven awards bring the total number of GCEP-supported research programs to 117 since the project’s launch in 2002.
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225 Honda FCV Concept to make North American debut at 2015 NAIAS in Detroit
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DECEMBER 17, 2014
The Honda FCV Concept made its world debut in Japan on 17 November, followed by an announcement that Honda will provide FirstElement Fuel with $13.8 million in financial assistance to build additional hydrogen refueling stations throughout the state of California in an effort to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles.
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EPA researchers suggest US electricity consumers should be willing to pay 2-4x for emission-free alternatives to fossil fuel electricity due to health impacts
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JANUARY 2, 2013
kWh—approximately 2–4 times current retail costs—for emission-free alternatives to fossil fuel electricity due to the cost of health impacts from fossil fuel electricity, according to a new analysis by a pair of researchers at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Energy and Climate Change Office, Region 9.
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277 Stanford GCEP awards $6.6M to 7 projects; focus on combining energy conversion with carbon-neutral fuel production
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MARCH 13, 2013
million to seven research teams—six from Stanford and one from Carnegie Mellon University—to advance research on technologies for renewable energy conversion to electricity or fuels and for capturing CO 2 emissions and converting CO 2 to fuels. Energy-efficient electrocatalysts for renewable fuels and chemicals.
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210 Philippine DOE E10 Fuel Economy Run Slated for November 27
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NOVEMBER 26, 2009
The Philippine Department of Energy has been conducting fuel economy runs since 2002 promoting fuel economy consciousness and consumer empowerment by obtaining data on actual fuel consumption of passenger vehicles based on the actual driving conditions employing fuel efficiency measures and techniques. 1.8L, 2.0L
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EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016
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FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Now, a study commissioned by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) from eia.gov (a global provider of analysis on energy and commodities), finds that since the early 2000s, China’s consumption of methanol in fuel products has risen sharply. The report estimates consumption to have been more than 500,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2016.
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AUGUST 9, 2012
A scatter plot of CO, as a tracer for pollution, versus CO 2 , as a tracer for the amount of combustion, for 2002 and 2010. Even though the CO 2 enhancements over background were comparable in the two years, about 25 ppm in 2002 and 35 ppm in 2010, the ?CO/?CO2 CO2 ratio for this flight track segment decreased from 24.5
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285 Upwards of 90% of EU city dwellers exposed to PM2.5 and O3 pollution at levels deemed harmful by WHO
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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Despite a decline in emissions of the main air pollutants in Europe in the period 2002–2011, around 90% of city dwellers in the European Union (EU) are exposed to PM 2.5 decreased by 14% and 16% respectively in the EU between 2002 and 2011. PM precursor emissions also decreased between 2002 and 2011.
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223 Ricardo partners with Excel Engineering to deliver testing and prototype services; Excel acquiring Ricardo’s Michigan Test Center and Personnel
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JUNE 4, 2020
The facility provides Excel with capabilities in light-duty and heavy-duty engine testing and capacity to test alternative fuels as well as advanced battery and hybrid drive systems. Excel, founded in 2002, tests engines for exhaust emissions compliance, long- and short-term durability and overall performance.
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