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Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

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By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and zero carbon technologies. Development engineers are also working on engines powered by hydrogen and methanol as well as on concepts for decentralized Power-to-X systems.

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HyMethShip seeks to fuel ship engines with hydrogen from methanol

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The remaining carbon dioxide is stored in the tank and reused in onshore methanol production. According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), maritime transport is responsible for more than 3% of the total carbon emissions in the European Union. In 2019 alone, emissions reached 144 million tonnes of CO 2. © Fraunhofer.

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Lexus presents LF-30 Electrified concept

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Headlining this was the debut of the Lexus LF-30 Electrified Concept, which made its world premiere at the 46 th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Onboard AI distinguishes the voices of vehicle occupants, and uses personalized information stored on the driver’s control key to serve as a partner.

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Mercedes-Benz eVito goes on sale this fall, eSprinter next year; fuel cell powertrain coming in medium term; Concept Sprinter F-CELL

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Last fall, Mercedes-Benz Vans announced it would offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines starting with the mid-size eVito, with further model ranges following in 2019. Showcasing the merits of this technology is the Concept Sprinter F-CELL. Left to right: eVito, eSprinter, Concept Sprinter F-CELL.

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California ARB holding two workshops on developing measure to reduce emissions from TRUs

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At the upcoming workshop, ARB staff will discuss preliminary concepts developed since the first workshop in April 2016. TRUs control the environment for temperature-sensitive products transported in refrigerated trucks, trailers, shipping containers and railcars. A Board adoption hearing might be held on the TRU measure in mid-2019.

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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. —Penev et al. The realization of the proposed HyLine system would require addressing a number of engineering and policy issues, the researchers note. —Penev et al. 2019.10.005.

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DOT releases ITS 5-year strategic plan with focus on connected vehicles and automation

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The new ITS Strategic Plan 2015-2019 outlines the direction and goals of the Department’s ITS Program and provides a framework around which the ITS Joint Program Office and other Department agencies will conduct research, development, and adoption activities to achieve them. —ITS Strategic Plan 2015-2019.

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