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Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

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Hyundai Motor Group will collaborate with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) jointly to research and develop an advanced fuel for an ultra lean-burn, spark-ignition engine that aims to lower the overall carbon dioxide emissions of a vehicle.

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68% of primary energy imports to US in 2018 was crude oil; 48% of US energy exports were petroleum products

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The majority (69%) of primary energy imported into the United States in 2018 was crude oil, with petroleum products and natural gas also having significant shares, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Small amounts of biofuels, electricity, and coal were also imported. Coal category includes coal coke.

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SwRI creates linear motor-driven reciprocating hydrogen compressor for FCEV refueling stations

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A new hydrogen compressor developed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) can improve the efficiency and reliability of hydrogen compression used in the refueling of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The linear motor-driven reciprocating compressor (LMRC) is designed to compress hydrogen as a fuel source for hydrogen-powered cars.

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Razor’s electric dirt bike delivers fun without gas or oil at 12-month low of $450 in New Green Deals

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Well, still lets you hit the trail without having to burn gas or oil. Using a 650W electric motor, you’ll find the ability to go up to 17 MPH here and be able to ride for as long as 40 minutes before heading inside to charge again. Are you a dirt bike fan?

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Battle Motors acquires Crane Carrier Company; Class 7 and 8 vocational truck electrification

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EV technology developer Battle Motors has acquired commercial vehicle OEM Crane Carrier Company. Battle Motors was founded by Michael Patterson, the founder of Romeo Power; Paul Marsolan, co-founder and former CTO of InAuth, Inc.; —Michael Patterson, CEO of Battle Motors and Crane Carrier. Battle One.

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Infinitum Electric closes $1.8M Series A to bring new electric motor technology to market; increasing R&D for EV applications

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Infinitum Electric , developer of ultra high-efficiency, durable, lightweight and cost-effective electric motors built with patented printed circuit board (PCB) stator technology and integrated control systems, has closed a $1.8-million Infinitum Electric’s fully-integrated 5HP motor for HVAC.

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DOE to issue $10M - $12M funding opportunity for next generation electric machines, targeting chemical, oil and gas industries

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Manufacturing Office intends to issue a new funding opportunity (DE-FOA-0001208) for work to develop Next Generation of Electric Machines (NGEM). NGEMs combine high power density, high RPM motors with integrated power electronics.