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Hyundai is going all in on hydrogen, and relying on food waste to make that happen

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But now it says it will rely heavily on hydrogen fuel cells generated from plastic, food, and organic waste to power a whole new generation of EVs, from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. The South Korean automaker is among a small group of companies embracing hydrogen fuel cell technology, with GM, Toyota, and Honda among them.

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Ford study shows Rankine waste heat recovery system on a light-duty vehicle could almost meet full vehicle accessory load on highway cycle

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The Rankine cycle is widely used used commercially to generate power in stationary power plants, and is under consideration as a potential waste heat recovery system for use in both light-duty (BMW, earlier post ; Honda, earlier post ) and heavy-duty ( earlier post ) applications. on the highway cycle and 0.513 on the city cycle.

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Automotive industry develops new guidance for measuring recycled content of automotive products

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Striving to eliminate waste and optimize use of sustainable materials in automotive operations and products is a key priority for our member companies. —Reeshemah Howard, Sustainability Mission Leader, General Motors.

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Old empires could be the key to a new car future – ET Auto

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An alternative to electrolysis is to use organic waste by extracting hydrogen from rotting food or sewage. Honda Motor Co. In South Korea, for example, a pilot project turns food waste into the clean gas, which is then stored locally for on-site refueling. Tesla Inc.’s Asian conglomerates may be the answer.

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Lear Announces New Seating System with 25lb Weight Savings; ECO Fabrics from 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles and Polyester Yarn

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Lear also has developed new automotive fabrics—Lear ECO Fabrics—made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and polyester yarn that reduce landfill waste and conserve energy and natural resources. It provides up to a 50% weight savings and reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by up to 70%. The Evolution Seat. Lear ECO Padding.

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Honda launches first plug-in hydrogen fuel cell EV

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Honda’s popular CR-V compact crossover is now getting a hydrogen-powered version that will begin deliveries this year in California – the car allows you to recharge via Level 2 charging for quick trips, or rely on hydrogen power for long hauls. It sounds like a tax form. Max power output is an estimated 92.2

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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Today’s technologies for making biofuels all rely on photosynthesis—either indirectly by converting plants to fuels or directly by harnessing photosynthetic organisms such as algae. Electrofuels approaches will use organisms able to extract energy from other sources, such as solar-derived electricity or hydrogen or earth-abundant metal ions.

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