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EU research project IDEALFUEL seeks to develop marine low-sulfur heavy fuel oils from biomass; Bio-HFO

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The IDEALFUEL project aims to create sustainable alternatives by developing new efficient and low-cost methods to produce low-sulfur heavy fuel oils from wood-based non-food biomass. Although cleaner fuels are available, many companies opt for HFOs due to their low cost.

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DOE announces $30M in funding for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $30 million in available funding ( DE-FOA-0001647 ), subject to appropriations, for research and development of low-cost hydrogen production, onboard hydrogen storage, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells to advance the widespread commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Frost & Sullivan projects nearly 40% of compact vehicles in Europe to have Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) by 2018

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ADAS is surely set to be more popular over the next decade as it will help achieve the European Union’s Transport Policy 2011–2020 which aims to reduce road fatalities by 50%. To achieve the European Union’s target, it is therefore important to develop more low-cost DAS technologies and enable a wider acceptance of the safety systems.

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Toyota developing new cloud-based high-precision map generation system using data from production vehicles

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Furthermore, the system can be implemented and scaled up at a relatively low cost. To support the spread of automated driving technologies, Toyota plans to include this system as a core element in automated driving vehicles that will be made available in production vehicles by around 2020. Earlier post.)

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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Our range of technology, especially that available for the Golf, now covers all customer preferences. The new 'Coasting - Engine off' micro hybrid system represents a low-cost level of electric-powered motoring on a 12-volt basis. Partially and fully electric drive systems form a key pillar of our drive system strategy.

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DOE to award up to $21.5M for two solid oxide fuel cell programs for central power generation

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Technical areas of interest include: Innovative Concepts: This topic area will support the research and development of SOFC technology that has the potential to significantly undercut current DOE cost targets in a SOFC system. Estimated total program funding is $9.5 Background.

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DOE to award up to $35M to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; fuel cell range extenders

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced ( DOE-FOA-0001224 ) up to $35 million in available funding to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and to enable early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). 2020 Target. Low PGM Cathode Catalysts. Earlier post.).

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