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Montauk Renewables signs LOI with European Energy to provide CO2 for e-methanol production in Texas

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Rendering of EE North America Power-to-X plant. EE North America intends to construct a Power-to-X facility in Texas that would take the biogenic CO 2 from Montauk’s locations and use it in the production of e-methanol. The e-methanol would then be used to fuel vessels for maritime shipping operations.

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Could fuel-cell conversions help clean up long-haul diesel trucking?

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In addition to building new zero-emission trucks, what if older diesel trucks were converted to hydrogen fuel-cell power? Daimler Truck North America and diesel-engine manufacturer Cummins will update older Daimler-built Freightliner Cascadia semi trucks with Cummins-supplied fuel-cell.

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Biden says he will convert Federal fleet to electric vehicles

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The Executive Order increases the Buy America requirements for these kinds of projects and improves the way domestic content requirements are measured, Biden said. In his remarks, the President provided no further details on the fleet conversion to EVs, such as timing and spending plans.

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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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Today, CPKC is the first and only transnational rail network in North America. In June, CPKC and CSX Corporation announced their intent to enter into a joint venture for the building and deployment of hydrogen locomotive conversion kits for diesel electric locomotives.

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SoCalGas to convert 200 new F-250 trucks with Landi Renzo systems to run on renewable natural gas

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SoCalGas) will convert 200 new Ford F-250 service pickup trucks to run on renewable natural gas (RNG). The fleet conversion is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Southern California Gas Co. SoCalGas has committed to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its operations and delivery of energy by 2045.

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ARPA-E awarding $30M to 12 hybrid solar projects; conversion and storage

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Under the FOCUS program, projects will develop advanced solar converters that turn sunlight into electricity for immediate use, while also producing heat that can be stored at low cost for later use as well as innovative storage systems that accept both heat and electricity from variable solar sources. Earlier post.). Source: ARPA-E.

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Omnitek Engineering selected for diesel-to-gas drayage truck conversion demo at Port of Seattle

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Omnitek Engineering has been selected by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for a pilot project to demonstrate its diesel-to-natural gas engine conversion technology for drayage trucks serving the Port of Seattle, Washington, in support of the Port’s Clean Truck Program. —Stephen Lambo, president of American Strategic Group.

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