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Moody’s Japan says push for electrified vehicles poses credit challenges for key Japanese sectors

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says that the push toward alternative-fuel vehicles—battery electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fuel-cell vehicles—poses a credit challenge for multiple sectors in Japan, with the large auto sector and sectors such as steel and refining most affected. Moody’s Japan K.K.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy. Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. duty engines.

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CNG Hot Rod Debuts at AFV 2010

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The WJ Daytech/AFVTech CNG Hot Rod made its debut at the recent Alternative Fuels and Vehicles ( AF&V 2010 ) show in Las Vegas. At the same time, the team expects to hit an emissions target of EPA bin 3, according to Kevin Fern, president of AFVTech. Electronic cylinder valves by OMB, powered by the E-38 fuel pump circuit.

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American Le Mans exploring natural gas for Prototype Challenge Class

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based Patrick Racing to research and develop natural gas as an alternative fuel for the Series’ Prototype Challenge (PC) cars. These organizations see Green Racing as a way to foster technology developments for tomorrow’s consumer production vehicles, enhance national energy security, and reduce carbon emissions.

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Boeing ecoDemonstrator 757 expands testing; green diesel blend, energy harvesting windows, 3D-printed flight deck component

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HEFA is approved for use for up to 50% when mixed with conventional jet fuel. However, this additional processing induces increased cost and a lower product yield, noted a December 2014 IATA report on alternative fuels—a disincentive for producers to make biojet fuel. IATA 2014 Report on Alternative Fuels.

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DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

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The new investments will go toward a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel, and conventional vehicles. The new model will facilitate the rapid development of high-efficiency, low emissions engine concepts.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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It provides the opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions without impacting on our vehicles’ distinctive characteristics. And thanks to the technology’s compatibility with renewable bio-methane, it makes it an important part of the fuel mix as we move towards low emission mobility. —Luca de Meo, President of SEAT.