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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

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Recognizing this, in May 2017, Cummins formed a new internal organization led by Sherry Aaholm, Cummins Chief Information Officer, called the Digital Accelerator. This new organization seeks to streamline innovation, bringing concepts from the idea stage to commercialization at the most efficient and effective pace.

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Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

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The fuel will also improve air quality with up to 90% reduction in soot from aircraft engine exhausts and almost 100% reduction in sulfur oxides; and the technology offers a lower emissions route to process UK waste than incineration or landfill.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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The newly formed organization will host a series of meetings of its members to exchange research results, insights, and ideas. A study of a 2017 Toyota Mirai fuel cell by Argonne National Laboratory found fuel cell stack efficiency below 50% and fuel cell system efficiency dropping below 40% at high loads.

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DTM trialing lower-carbon high-performance racing fuel with Audi and Aston Martin

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This fuel will be evaluated at Hockenheim by Audi and Aston Martin in the race-taxis used during the weekend support program for competition winners, VIPs and prominent guests for unique, high-speed passenger rides. We are excited about the idea of reducing CO 2 emissions through the use of waste. earlier post ). TFSI DTM 2019.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. Please let us know your views at publisher@cleanfleetreport.com.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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This sci-fi whirring sound consists of a speaker mounted behind the front bumper, generating a futuristic sound so pedestrians have an idea the Niro PHEV is close by. The Other Kia Niro Options: Road Test: 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid FE. You will notice a noise when driving less than 12 miles per hour. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—.

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Road Test: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe

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While the rear seat can fit three adults, two would be a better idea, and the fuel economy is so-so unless you never forget to plug it in. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Cherokee. Road Test: 2017 Jeep Renegade. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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