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Aker Solutions awarded subsea gas compression contract for Jansz-Io

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Aker Solutions has been awarded a major contract from Chevron Australia Pty Ltd to provide a subsea gas compression system for the Jansz-Io field, offshore Western Australia. The scope covers engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the all-electric subsea gas compression system. Earlier post.)

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. A recent PSI study led by environmental scientist Christian Bauer found that a battery electric car is already the most environmentally friendly option in Switzerland and many other countries, even when the manufacture of the battery is figured in. Depletion of metal resources [kg iron-eq.].

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Ascend Energy and Atrex Energy demo tubular SOFC electric ATV, fueled by natural gas

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Ascend Energy, in collaboration with solid oxide fuel cell manufacturer Atrex Energy , released the results of a joint project to demonstrate a newly developed tubular solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) in an electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Prototype vehicle with CNG tank installed. A hybrid electric-type vehicle would require $7.50

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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The E-KIZUNA Project, managed by the city in collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, aims to help fight global warming and realize a sustainable, low-carbon society through the popularization of electric vehicles. (In Through the E-KIZUNA Project, Honda aims to reduce household CO 2 emissions to half of year 2000 levels by 2015.

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Chevrolet introduces second-generation Duramax 4-cylinder diesels; global engine

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has several new parts, including a new water-cooled variable-geometry turbocharger; a new high-pressure common-rail fuel delivery system; a new Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system; a new intake manifold; a new cylinder head; a new cylinder block; a new balancer shaft unit; and a new Engine Control Module (ECM). Water-cooled turbo.

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Honda unveils demonstration test house featuring Honda smart home system; gas, solar power and electromobility

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HSHS controls in-house energy supply and demand, and helps manage both the generation and consumption of energy for the home such as heat and electricity, while utilizing mobility products. Through this demonstration testing, Honda will aim to reduce CO 2 by 50% (in comparison to year 2000).

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DOE seeking feedback on findings of hydrogen production and delivery workshops

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The purpose was to discuss and share information on the RD&D needs for enabling low-cost, effective hydrogen production from all types of water electrolysis systems, both centralized and forecourt. The dominant technologies in commercial installations are alkaline and PEM, with the others in pre-commercial development in laboratories.

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