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Research consortium investigating use of DME blends in diesels with minimal retrofitting

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A research consortium led by Ford Research and Innovation Center Aachen is currently investigating the technical conditions under which diesel vehicles can run on dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative fuel. Hardware-in-the-loop test bench for the qualification of the liquefied gas dimethyl ether as a fuel.

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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

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Additionally, in coordination with the US Department of Transportation through the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, DOE announced its intent to release funding to address barriers to a cleaner, safer, more affordable, and more reliable Made in America EV charging network. National Grid: Northeast Electric Highways Study.

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UK publishes roadmap for reducing CO2 emissions from commercial and off-highway vehicles

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The UK Automotive Council has published a long-term strategy aimed at helping manufacturers of commercial vehicles and construction equipment move to low-carbon solutions. An initial assessment of categories and duty cycles provided four main commercial/off-highway vehicle classifications: Light-duty vehicles up to and including 3.5t

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DOE BETO report provides overview of current state of alternative aviation fuels; overcoming technical and commercial barriers

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Five additional facilities are planned in the near future. LanzaTech has partnered with Boeing, Virgin Atlantic, General Electric, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to develop and commercialize their ATJ (Alcohol-to-Jet) processes. Enhance the environmental and sustainability bene ts of aviation biofuels.

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DOE issues Notice of Intent for 2020 advanced vehicle technology research

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The objective of this potential area of interest is to research, develop, and validate engine enabling technologies that can deliver near diesel efficiencies in natural gas or LPG engines, while meeting future emission levels. construction, mining, forestry, etc.). Technology integration. Transportation and energy analysis.

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India’s longest luxury electric bus showcased by Volvo Eicher

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Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has exhibited a wide range of future-ready mobility solutions at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in India, which includes a range of products from its joint venture, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles. Under this, Eicher Motors debuted the 13.5-meter

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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The SMMT New Car CO 2 Report 2018: Driving the transition to a low carbon future showed that carbon tailpipe emissions rose last year for the first time in two decades by 0.8% The light commercial vehicle sector, 96% of which is powered by diesel, has also shown impressive progress—new vans last year reduced CO 2 by -4.8%

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