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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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IPG’s project will demonstrate the role of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in bringing EV charging to high-use and remote locations through clean, cheap, grid-independent power generation. Grid access and capacity issues, as well as the infeasibility of on-site solar and wind, is a barrier for EV charging in many locations.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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DOE to award $12.5M to improve efficiency of medium- and heavy-duty trucks as part of new tech track for US-China initiative

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The Consortium that is funded through this solicitation will form a new technical track under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center , a bilateral initiative to encourage R&D collaboration and accelerate technology development and deployment in both countries. Alternative fuel combustion. Clean Vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited

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Clean Fleet Report’s BRZ was equipped with a 6-speed manual, while a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters is optional. Designed to cut through the wind with underbody aerodynamic panels and a 0.28 The BRZ has an honest sports car approach to the interior design, with clean and simple gauges. A Driver’s Interior.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T Autobahn

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Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. While modern touchscreen technology is nice, Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs and switches for the radio and climate controls.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Volkswagen Taos

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Photos by Clean Fleet Report and Volkswagen. Clean Fleet Report recently had the chance for two of our writers to briefly drive the all-new 2022 Volkswagen Taos compact crossover, which hits dealerships in a few weeks (early June 2021). The flat roof leads to LED tail lights, and twin faux exhaust ports on the lower fascia.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

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If you order the performance exhaust or go for the Z51 package, those numbers go up to 495 and 470. Clean Fleet Report’s Stingray came with the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, which is the only transmission offered. The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined.