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Canada publishes proposed regulations for criteria pollutants from locomotives

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The proposed regulations will criteria air contaminants (CACs), from locomotives operated by railway companies under federal jurisdiction through increasingly stringent emission standards and reduced idling. The emission standards set out in these proposed regulations will also align with those of the United States. 2002–2004.

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NIST calculates H2 pipeline can cost up to 68% more than nat gas pipeline; proposes code change to reduce cost

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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have now calculated that hydrogen-specific steel pipelines can cost as much as 68% more than natural gas pipelines, depending on pipe diameter and operating pressure. [ In line with industry practice, ASME pipeline standards are expressed in customary units.).

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Honda R&D installs hydrogen refueling station for field validation of new MC Fill dynamic fast-fill protocol

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Honda, which is also participating in the SAE J2601 work on a standardized light-duty vehicle hydrogen fueling protocol, will make the new research station available to other automakers to further validate the MC Fill protocol’s performance and functionality.

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NRC approves rule to certify amended AP1000 reactor design; Chu: “an important milestone”

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Westinghouse submitted an application for certification of the original AP1000standard plant design on 28 March 2002; the NRC issued a rule certifying that design on 27 January 2006. The NRC is currently reviewing six Combined License applications that reference the amended AP1000 design. the design.

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Honda leverages older name for new FCV: Clarity Fuel Cell makes its debut at Tokyo; 435-mile range on JC08

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As a reference, the V-Flow stack ( earlier post ) in the FCX Clarity itself was smaller and more powerful than its predecessor, increasing the volume output density by 50% and the weight output density by 67% from the previous stack. The fuel cell powertrain was made as compact as a Honda 3.5L

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In-Wheel Electric Drive Company Names EV Industry Veteran Bob Purcell Chairman and CEO

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My goal is for Protean to set the new industry standard for electric drive systems in partnership with industry-leading vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. Protean’s control system is a combination of an electronic control unit (ECU) and dedicated system control software, which together are referred to as the SECU. —Bob Purcell.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The requirements for intermediate age vehicles and engines would involve testing and submission of data to show that the converted vehicle or engine continues to meet applicable standards. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. Overview of Proposed Program Elements. Certification application.