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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners advance climate-neutral eFuels development; Haru Oni pilot in Chile

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Porsche, Siemens Energy and partners are developing and implementing a pilot project—the “Haru Oni” project—in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). Electrolyzers will use wind power to produce green hydrogen.

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UPS to use biomethane for Memphis and Jackson alternative fuel fleet

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The deal is part of an initiative announced earlier this year by UPS to significantly expand its use of renewable natural gas in UPS’s alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The company has a goal of driving one billion miles with its alternative fuels fleet—known as the Rolling Laboratory—by the end of 2017.

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Massachusetts awarding $15.5M to alternative fuel vehicles and projects; $1.8M for 8 electric school buses

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In December, the Patrick Administration awarded grants and announced new investments in three programs to support alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure across Massachusetts, including the launch of an electric school bus pilot. The grants are listed below.

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United and Oxy collaborate with syn-bio company Cemvita to produce SAF from CO2 using microbes

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Cemvita Factory uses synthetic biology to produce microbes that turn carbon dioxide into chemicals and alternative fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel. United and OLCV have previously worked together on new approaches to combat climate change.

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Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

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When driven by green hydrogen, these powertrains are virtually climate-neutral. In addition, the powertrain concept represents an effective complement to fuel cell technology since it requires the same vehicle storage systems and an identical infrastructure. inverter with its integrated DC/DC converter.

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Costco warehouse installs off-grid solar to power its EV fleet – Charged EVs

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Costco, which operates more than 850 warehouses worldwide, plans to convert all its depot yard trucks from diesel to alternative fuel models by 2035. The solar panels can potentially produce about 100 MWh annually—enough to provide 11,750 hours of EV charging. The company’s plan envisions more than 100 on-site solar facilities.

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FAA approves Alcohol-to-Jet biofuel

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The FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) partnership with industry was crucial in completing the necessary steps to support ASTM International approval of this new fuel. Other previously approved fuels include: Synthesized Iso-parafins (SIP) which convert sugars into jet fuel.