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Hyundai Motor expands partnership with US Government to support further exploration of hydrogen fuel cell technologies

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Hyundai and the US Federal Government’s cooperation in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies dates back to 2004, when the South Korean automotive corporation and its affiliate Kia Motors Corporation offered 33 fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) for the DOE’s “Controlled Hydrogen Fleet and Infrastructure Demonstration and Validation Project.”.

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AFRL, Masten Space Systems Inc., NASA, collaborate on successful testing of liquid methane rocket engine

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Also, the gasses are clean and do not leave a soot buildup. Masten was founded by CTO David Masten in 2004 and is located in Mojave, California. In an expander cycle, the temperature of the gasses as they pass through the turbine are moderate and do not require any special materials or coatings on the turbine.

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California ARB awards $7M for ultra-low NOx heavy-duty diesel truck demo project with Achates opposed-piston engines

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Achates Power, founded in 2004, currently has a number of development projects underway spanning a variety of applications of its opposed-piston engine architecture, from light-to-heavy duty. liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. Earlier post.). liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine.

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OP engine developer Achates Power closes $29.8M Series D; OGCI Climate Investments comes onboard

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This investment will help us continue to develop and commercialize the most efficient, clean, and practical engine possible. Achates Power continues to innovate and to support their customers to realize production and market adoption of clean efficient OP Engines. —David Johnson, president and CEO, Achates Power. Zermeno, R.,

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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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We chose to demonstrate our ultra-clean, ultra-efficient OP Engine in a full-size light-duty pickup truck because of the significant need and opportunity for improvement in this segment. Achates Power and Aramco have agreed to work together on a series of projects to develop and demonstrate highly efficient and clean OP engines.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Chairman retires from Drive Electric

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Mark Gilbert, automotive sector, short CV General Manager Volvo Cars NZ – Moller Volcorp Ltd, 1985–1987 Sales and Marketing Director, BMW, 1988–1999 Managing Director BMW Philippines, 1999–2004 Managing Director BMW New Zealand, 2004–2012 President MIA, 2011–2012 Independent Director, Dekra NZ (Vehicle Testing New Zealand), 2017–2021 Chairman, (..)

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Cummins Emission Solutions introduces next-gen aftertreatment system EcoFit Single Module

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Since 2004, more than 1 million EcoFit DPFs have been put into use. Most on-highway configurations use a combination EcoFit Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOC) and DPF system, using passive and active regeneration to allow more control in oxidizing and cleaning the filter. EcoFit Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems.

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