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New Flyer adds 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine to Xcelsior bus lineup; debuting in LA

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the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is adding the 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine ( earlier post ) to its Xcelsior bus family. LA Metro operates the largest natural gas engine transit vehicle fleet in North America. Flyer of America Inc.,

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Hydrexia and HyGear partner on low-cost hydrogen distribution in Europe; solid state storage and delivery

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Hydrexia says that its ground storage products will be available for commercial deliveries starting Q1 2016. The solid-state trailer product is optimized for high hydrogen storage density and low delivery cost. At the filling station, the trailer is filled with hydrogen at low pressure (up to 10 bar).

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Researchers develop earth-abundant photocatalyst for conversion of ammonia into hydrogen

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This result demonstrates the potential for highly efficient, electrically driven production of hydrogen from an ammonia carrier with earth-abundant transition metals. The new catalyst breaks those molecules into hydrogen gas and nitrogen gas, the largest component of Earth’s atmosphere. —Yuan et al.

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Xfuels and Converde forming gas-to-liquids JV

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The JV, named Area 2 Energy, holds producing natural gas assets in Southern Alberta currently has 300 producing Natural Gas Wells connected to the pipeline with purchase and significant established operator contracts already in place. The shallow gas play produces an average of 1.1 million cubic feet per day by September 2016.

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GEV and Pacific Hydro sign MoU to explore export of green hydrogen using new compressed H2 ship

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Pacific Hydro completed a feasibility study utilizing electricity generated by the Ord Hydro Plant to produce green hydrogen via electrolysis, and assessed market offtake to domestic and future export markets. Location of the Ord Hydrogen Project & proximity to export markets. The MOU has a term of four years.

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DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

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Preliminary analysis performed by the national laboratories on the H2@Scale concept indicated that nearly a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is possible by 2050 via such large-scale hydrogen production and use. Source: DOE workshop April 2016. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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CEC awards Eos Energy Storage $2.1M to demo AC-integrated zinc hybrid-cathode battery technology for grid storage

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Znyth battery technology uses a safe aqueous electrolyte and a novel zinc-hybrid cathode to enable extremely low-cost electricity storage and long life. In January, Eos announced the commercial availability of its MW-scale Aurora system for deliveries starting in 2016.