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DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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There has been a lot of past research on the cost of vehicles and the cost of fuel, but these other operating costs haven’t been studied in quite the same detail before. There were gaps in the data, especially with respect to alternative fuel powertrains—electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles.

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Honda to end production of the Insight hybrid, commits to the expansion of hybrid offerings in the US

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Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda announced that while the US model Insight will be available at dealerships in the US through the end of the year, production of the hybrid will end in summer 2014. Data: Honda. Click to enlarge. of total sales. l/100 km, respectively). Earlier post.)

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Westport Fuel Systems appoints former Achates Power head as new CEO

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Alternative fuel engine company Westport Fuel Systems Inc. Gougarty will support Westport Fuel Systems’ leadership team through a transition period. has appointed David Johnson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Johnson most recently was the CEO of opposed-piston engine company Achates Power.

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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. The mechanical engineering department at Marquette University has an up-and-coming research program focused on alternative fuels for internal combustion engines with support from the DOE, ARPA-e, and NSF.

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MITEI Mobility Systems Center awards four projects for low-carbon transportation research

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To use these insights to posit how changes to infrastructure, equipment, and policies could help shape travel recovery to be more sustainable and equitable. In the transition toward a low-carbon transportation system, refueling infrastructure is crucial for the viability of any alternative fuel vehicle. —Jinhua Zhao.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Demand for feature-rich, safe, connected and electric vehicles to drive auto parts industry, says Bosch India chief – ET Auto

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Committed to this vision, Bosch is actively exploring solutions in alternative fuels like hydrogen engines, advanced driver-assistance systems for autonomous driving, and connected car technology, aiming to create a future of sustainable, safe, and exciting mobility experiences. As a nation, we are good at adopting technologies.

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IMO selects DNV to investigate potential for LNG-fueled shipping in North American ECA

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In practice, says the IMO, this means that, within an ECA, ships must burn fuel oil of a lower sulfur content. The big investment decisions that have to be made related to LNG as a fuel are not made easier by the uncertainty and guesswork currently surrounding the feasibility of LNG as a fuel.

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