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Oberon Fuels starts commercial production of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME)

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Oberon’s production of renewable DME is not only a milestone for the company, it’s also a breakthrough for the global LPG industry as we seek new approaches to meet increasing customer and regulatory demands for cleaner fuels. Propane is already known for its versatile, cost-effective and clean burning attributes.

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Volvo Trucks to demonstrate Volvo VNR electric trucks in California in 2019; commercialize in NA in 2020

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Sales of the VNR Electric in North America will begin in 2020. Sister company Volvo Buses has sold more than 4,000 electrified buses since 2010. Cleaner, quieter, fully-electric commercial transport also creates opportunities for expanded morning and late-night operations, helping cut traffic congestion during peak hours.

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Linde joins DOE’s H2USA to help promote fuel cell electric vehicles and build infrastructure

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Linde North America has joined the US Department of Energy’s H 2 USA, a public-private partnership formed in May 2013 focused on advancing hydrogen fueling infrastructure to support cleaner transportation energy options for US consumers. Earlier post.).

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Ford to Introduce 9 New or Upgraded Engines and Six New Transmissions in North America This Year

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Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio. liter direct fuel injection engine, the first of its kind in a Ford vehicle in North America. Powertrain components scheduled for 2010.

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European Investment Bank Approves 866M in Loans for Cleaner Cars; Majority to Nissan and Jaguar

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billion) to European-based car makers to help design and build cleaner cars with lower CO 2 emissions. The EIB also approved a loan for a Volkswagen plant in India, which will produce small cars that meet tougher emissions requirements ahead of their introduction in major Indian cities from 2010. billion (US$4.75

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Pike Research projects alternative fuel buses to represent 50% of total transit bus deliveries by 2015

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Transit bus deliveries by fuel type, world markets: 2010-2016. compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2010 and 2016 and hybrid transit buses growing by 19.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2010 and 2016 and hybrid transit buses growing by 19.8% Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. during that same period.

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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—John Juriga, director, Powertrains, Hyundai America Technical Center, Hyundai Motor Group. This new development plan also represents the next step for Hyundai Motor Group toward realizing a cleaner environment via advanced eco-friendly vehicles. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter) liter) and 2011 (5.0-liter); liter); and the (3.3-liter)

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