Remove 2016 Remove Engine Remove International Remove Kansas
article thumbnail

EIA: natural gas-fired reciprocating engines are being deployed more to balance renewables

Green Car Congress

The recent increase in natural gas or dual-fuel capable reciprocating internal combustion engine units has been driven in part by advancements in engine technology that increase operational flexibility and by changes in natural gas markets that have generally provided ample supply and relatively stable fuel prices, EIA said.

Gas 348
article thumbnail

IC Bus adds purpose-built propane school bus offering; PSI 8.8-liter propane engine and Allison transmission

Green Car Congress

IC Bus, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navistar, will offer its IC Bus CE Series school bus powered by the Power Solutions International ( PSI ) 8.8-liter liter LP propane engine for the 2015 school year. liter engine. liter engine is engineered to deliver the highest torque at the lowest speed. Click to enlarge.

article thumbnail

Summit Ag Group breaks ground on $115M corn ethanol plant in Brazil

Green Car Congress

The $115-million plant is an international collaboration between Summit and Brazilian agribusiness Fiagril. The Summit/Fiagril production facility will utilize process technologies from Kansas-based ICM, Inc. billion gallons estimated in sugar cane ethanol production in 2016.

Brazil 150
article thumbnail

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Kansas City Power & Light. On another front, DOE will partner with industry, the National Laboratories, and other stakeholders to develop a study that will examine the vehicle, battery, infrastructure, and economic implications of direct current (DC) fast charging of up to 350 kW, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

Obama 150