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MAHEPA consortium marks latest flights of HY4 fuel cell hybrid electric aircraft

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The sixth-generation of hydrogen propulsion has been completely revised from 2016 to 2020, according to aviation requirements. The experience with the sixth-generation drive and the modular structure of the fuel cell would support both air taxi applications with 1.5 In 2016, the aircraft made its first flight ( earlier post ).

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Study finds ride-sharing companies biggest contributors to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco

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Researchers from the University of Kentucky and the San Francisco County Transportation Authority have determined that, contrary to the concept and vision, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft are the biggest contributor to growing traffic congestion in San Francisco. —Erhardt. Erhardt et al.

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First flight of four-seat passenger fuel cell aircraft HY4

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On 29 September 2016, the HY4 aircraft took off on its first official flight from Stuttgart Airport. The HY4 fuel cell aircraft was developed by the DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics together with partners Hydrogenics, Pipistrel, H2FLY, the University of Ulm and Stuttgart Airport.

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. Most emission inventory calculations use a computer model to estimate the fleet’s emissions.

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DLR developing four-passenger fuel cell aircraft

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HY4 uses a hybrid system: the main power source is a low-temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell, which continuously supplies the electric motor with durable and reliable power. The first flight of the HY4 is planned for the summer of 2016 at Stuttgart Airport. Each one can seat two occupants. Click to enlarge.

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NYC Goes EV

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All-electric cars, like the upcoming Nissan Leaf, have a range of about 100 miles and are powered by electric motors instead of the gas-powered internal combustion engine found in most current cars. Robert Paaswell, director of the University Transportation Research Center, would probably agree. His main concern is mass transit.

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NYU Researchers Pave the Way for Future Shared Mobility

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Department of Transportation Tier 1 University Transportation Center at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering comprised of a consortium of universities, is leading research efforts to optimize these technologies to make them effective and efficient for our lives and our environments.

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