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What’s Cleaner, An Electric Truck or Plugin Hybrid Truck? It Depends… (Part 2)

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In Part 1, I discussed the methodology and assumptions that went into my comparison of the F-150 Lightning, the F-150 Hybrid, and a hypothetical plugin hybrid version of the truck. Now, let’s see how they stack up. I discuss my methods in Part 1, but to briefly recap, the production emissions are based on vehicle […]

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Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

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CO 2 emissions from the ammonia industry alone amount to approximately 200 million tons per year—by comparison, Germany generates around 800 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. The compared hydrogen production technologies were steam methane reforming (SMR) and water electrolysis coupled with renewable electricity.

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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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Data was collected with the stock ignition system with a representative ignition strategy, followed by comparison to a drop-in replacement with the TPS nanosecond pulsed power ignition system (coil and plug). The Toyota 2.5L engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system.

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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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—“A global comparison of the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of combustion engine and electric passenger cars”. The results show there is no realistic pathway to full decarbonization of internal combustion engine vehicles, and that only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways.

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Wärtsilä in coalition to promote LNG as a marine fuel

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By comparison with HFO, NO x emissions are cut by approximately 85%, SO x emissions are almost completely eliminated since natural gas contains no sulphur, and particle production is practically non-existent, thanks to the efficient combustion of natural gas, a fuel with almost no residuals.

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Canada takes boldest stance on electric vehicles yet

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In comparison, EVs comprised 19% of new car sales in the UK. This belief is supported by studies that have shown that EVs can save drivers thousands of dollars in comparison to gas cars over the vehicle’s lifetime. . In 2021, only 5.6% of new cars sold in Canada were electric.

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Honda unveils new Civic hybrid in Europe: Civic e:HEV

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In comparison to the previous generation Civic, the base of the A-pillar has been positioned further back to align with the center of the front wheels, giving the car a more balanced proportion in profile as well as a wider, more assured stance from all angles.