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Raser Technologies and Hyundai Heavy Industries To Collaborate on Development of Renewable Energy and Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. At the 2009 SAE World Congress, Raser and FEV showcased a HUMMER H3 converted with the EREV powertrain. Click to enlarge.

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DLR team develops demonstrator of free-piston linear generator as range extender for EVs; technology transfer to Universal Motor Corp.

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The free-piston linear generator works in a similar manner to a conventional combustion engine, but instead of converting the linear movement of the piston into the rotational movement of the crankshaft, it generates electricity directly. Sample layout of an extended range EV powertrain with FPLG modules. Click to enlarge.

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California Hydrogen Business Council says a robust P2G RD&D program should be a priority for the state

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P2G converts electrical energy to chemical energy in the form of hydrogen. electric grid, gas grid, transportation fuel) and takes advantage of the natural gas grid as an existing and inexpensive storage resource to augment, and in some instances replace, dedicated hydrogen storage infrastructure.

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Wärtsilä completes conversion of tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to to LNG

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The converted Bit Viking. In August 2010, Wärtsilä signed a turnkey project with Tarbit Shipping to convert the Bit Viking to LNG operation. The storage tanks provide the vessel with 12 days of autonomous operation at 80% load, with the option to switch to marine gas oil if an extended range is required. Click to enlarge.

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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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Metro will also initiate a new solicitation to convert six existing Metro gasoline electric hybrid buses to Super Low Emission Bus standards. After an initial period of testing and evaluation, Metro may then choose to purchase up to 20 additional buses.

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Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. supplying catalysts to Fisker for Karma; tackling the cold-start problem

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Clean Diesel has long been active in the research and development of more cost-effective solutions for automotive catalytic converters as emission standards around the world continue to tighten. Clean Diesel offers a range of fully-developed products to meet new, higher performance requirements at reduced precious metal levels.

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Boeing, UAE partners make progress with oilseed halophytes as feedstock for renewable jet fuel; desert plants fed by seawater

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No significant differences among the enzymatic convertibility and microbial fermentability of the fibers as well as low xylose recoveries suggest that lower severity pretreatment conditions could be exploited for S. Both crops would be converted into aviation biofuel using SBRC research findings. —Chaturvedi et al.

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