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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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The report, Opportunities for hydrogen in commercial aviation , which had technical input and funding from The Boeing Company, finds that growing hydrogen industry momentum could provide an opportunity to introduce hydrogen for niche airport applications (such as ground support equipment) as early as 2025.

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Torqeedo using BMW i3 batteries in electric propulsion system for boats; 30.5 kWh for $33K

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The BMW Group is supplying lithium-ion batteries from its Dingolfing plant to German company Torqeedo. The marine drive system manufacturer is using them for energy storage in its high-performance Deep Blue electric drive systems. kWh BMW i3 pack offered by Torqeedo has a usable capacity of 30.5 The pack carries a 9-year warranty.

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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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Ford is focusing its EV plan on its areas of strength—electrifying its most popular, high-volume commercial vehicles, trucks, SUVs and performance vehicles to make them even more capable, productive and fun to drive. A high-volume autonomous vehicle designed for commercial ride hailing or ride sharing, starting in North America.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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The companies say they a vision for a larger role for methanol as a clean and sustainable fuel worldwide. Geely Auto was the first auto manufacturer in China to conduct research and development into methanol vehicle solutions in 2005, and has since acquired dozens of patents. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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Humanoid Robots Are Getting to Work

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The DARPA Grand and Urban Challenges for autonomous vehicles, in 2005 and 2007, formed the foundation for today’s autonomous taxis. The answer seems to be 2024, when a handful of well-funded companies will be deploying their robots in commercial pilot projects to figure out whether humanoids are really ready to get to work.

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Lux: biojet fuel to account for 56% of targeted 2050 CO2 emissions reductions in aviation

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billion tons (GT) in 2050—half the 2005 figure—as opposed to the staggering 2.1 Lux Research analysts studied the biojet fuel landscape against 2050 targets for CO 2 emissions, and evaluated the main companies involved in the development of novel fuel types. —Yuan-Sheng Yu, Lux Research Analyst and lead author.