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Gulf Oil adds LNG-powered trucks to its transportation fleet

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Gulf Oil LP, a national branded supplier of motor fuels throughout the United States and its territories, has deployed 34 transport trucks that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). We intend to convert more of our fleet and to supply and distribute LNG to our customers. The economic benefits are remarkable.

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DOE to award up to $11M for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle powertrain electrification and dual fuel fleet demonstration

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The first is medium- and heavy-duty powertrain electrification; the second is a dual fuel fleet demonstration. The developed technology must utilize an electric motor for all or part of the motive power required by the vehicle to meet its duty cycle. Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Dual Fuel Heavy Duty Vehicle Fleet Demonstration.

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Co-Optima report highlights most significant R&D achievements in FY2019

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Fuel Metrics to More Accurately Predict Performance. Co-Optima research has helped reveal limitations in conventional fuel metrics, such as research octane number and motor octane number, in predicting performance under certain ACI combustion conditions. Figure by Chao Xu, ANL.

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Exclusive: Fast-forwarding green trucking | Autocar Professional

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Within the next three to six months, Blue Energy Motors — an emerging leader in LNG truck manufacturing in India — is hoping to raise substantial capital of USD 100 million (approximately Rs 760 crore) to fund its rather bold vision. Blue Energy Motors evolved from the idea that green trucking is the way forward.

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