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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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In bringing power plant efficiencies to the microscale through high-temperature ceramics, IPG’s turbine delivers a 51% fuel efficiency, reduces CO 2 emissions by 43% and fuel costs by up to 76% (when on natural gas) compared to diesel generators and gas engines.

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Volvo Buses and Singapore University NTU demo world’s first full size autonomous electric bus

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It requires 80% less energy than an equivalent-sized diesel bus. Our electric bus featuring autonomous technology represents an important step towards our vision for a cleaner, safer and smarter city. The fully autonomous electric bus provides a quiet operation with zero emissions.

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America’s first hydrogen garbage truck arrives in Las Vegas

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“Recology has been preparing to transition our fleet to zero emission vehicles for nearly six years … this development is a major milestone, and we’re thrilled to be the first to demo this technology to help move our business and the industry forward.” Is it cleaner than diesel? Is hydrogen ideal?

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UOP looking to biomass catalytic pyrolysis to expand volumes of renewable hydrocarbon fuels

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Green Diesel. The hydroprocessing technology used in the Green Diesel process—and also used for Green Jet—is relatively mature, Rekoske noted. UOP is moving faster commercially on the Green Diesel side, with the Diamond Green project with Darling International and Valero Energy nearly complete. —Jim Rekoske.

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Four Motiv electric shuttle buses deployed in one-year demo in Mountain View, CA

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Motiv will collect data and use patterns, with a goal of proving that electric shuttle buses are a viable alternative to their dirtier traditional counterparts which run on diesel. Motiv’s electric powertrains are expected to decrease total cost of ownership by 8% for initial production vehicles and by over 30% for production vehicles.

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First Drive: 2023 Ford Super Duty Lineup

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Even more attention was given to the diesel engines. liter diesel engine, that makes for a maximum towing capacity of 40,000 pounds. Though even the F-250 can drag around 20,000 pounds if you option one of the diesel motors. In our demo, the company focused on cranes and snowplows. liter diesel V8.

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