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Argonne researcher using hydrous ethanol as a dual fuel to lighten the carbon footprint of locomotives

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El-Hannouny is working closely with Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, to develop a second fuel system that can be installed in existing locomotives to supply hydrous ethanol to engines. His research is also relevant to port and inland marine vessels, such as tugboats and ferries. Earlier post.). Image by Progress Rail.).

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Rivian Files Patent for Unique Spare Tire Design With Accessories

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The patent list makes mention of the space being utilized for a “first aid kit, waste can, water container, cooler, vacuum canister, compressed air system, toolbox, electrical appliance, electrical cord wound on a reel, a camera, or other types of containers.”

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Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

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In exchange for long-term, discounted fuel contracts with fleets, Hydra installs hydrogen-diesel co-combustion conversion kits into existing semi-trucks and provides the fueling infrastructure for green hydrogen sourced from chemical producers such as Chemtrade.

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Tesla mobile charger now available for purchase with vehicle orders

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According to Tesla’s description, the Wall Connector needs to be installed, but installation is not included. Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful. On the (minor) plus side, we will be including more plug adapters with the mobile connector kit,” explained Elon Musk.

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Wrightspeed and the Ratto Group introduce range-extended electric refuse truck; 15 trucks over next 12 months

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Wrightspeed, the leading manufacturer of range-extended electric vehicle (REV) powertrains for heavy-duty applications, and The Ratto Group, a Santa Rosa, California-based refuse, yard waste and recycling collection and processing company, unveiled the first commercial application of a range-extended electric refuse truck. Earlier post.)

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Biomethane Pickup Debuts in Flint, Michigan

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installed a kit that allows the biofuel truck to run on both natural gas and gasoline. The Swedish Biogas Project will produce alternative energy from waste removed from the city's wastewater treatment plant. Students, working with faculty members at Kettering, converted a 2500HD Chevy Silverado to run on a dual-fuel system.

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Tesla turns mobile charger into optional accessory for new vehicle purchases

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Usage statistics were super low, so seemed wasteful. On the (minor) plus side, we will be including more plug adapters with the mobile connector kit. Musk noted that bundling the item seemed wasteful. Recommend installing Tesla wall connector well before car arrives. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 16, 2022.