Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2020

For Excel, the Diagonal, Iowa company acquires a 30,000 sq. For Excel, the Diagonal, Iowa company acquires a 30,000 sq. The facility provides Excel with capabilities in light-duty and heavy-duty engine testing and capacity to test alternative fuels as well as advanced battery and hybrid drive systems.

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Michigan San Diego Iowa Engine 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2019

Altalto Immingham Limited, a subsidiary of renewable fuels company Velocys and a collaboration with British Airways and Shell, has submitted a planning application to develop its site in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, close to the Humber Estuary.

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Waste Fuel Alternative Fuels 2005 236

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Cylinder Deactivation leverages Jacobs’ well-established componentry to disable engine valves in selected cylinders allowing a large engine to have the fuel economy of a smaller engine. Also, higher exhaust temperatures in operating cylinders maintain aftertreatment temperatures at low load conditions and start-up.

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Diesel Emissions Fuel Economy Alternative Fuels 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2020

Two units have already been sold to utilities in the United States: NYSEG and RG&E, AVANGRID companies, and National Grid. The battery separately powers the drivetrain and hydraulic motors, resulting in hydraulic breakout forces equal to diesel-powered machines and improved performance during simultaneous loader and drivetrain operation.

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Fully Electric Electrical Electric Diesel 536

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2022

Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. OP engines utilize direct injection after ports closure to avoid the risk of fuel short circuiting out the exhaust. Direct injection also avoids the risk of backfire. Aramco Americas.

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Hydrogen Engine Saudi Arabia Universal 353

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

A current research project is working to establish the technical basis for standardization of methanol fuels in Europe. The project involves a consortium of universities, research institutes, industrial companies and small and medium-sized enterprises as partners.

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Standards Europe Fuel Gasoline-Electric 259

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2012

AT&T, which has announced its intention to invest up to $565 million to deploy approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles over a 10-year period through 2018, will use the vans to provide and maintain communications, high-speed Internet and television services for AT&T customers. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Chevrolet Power Powered Alternative Fuels 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

developer of the all-fuel, external combustion Cyclone Engine, signed an agreement with The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research (OSU CAR) to perform design analysis and testing services for the company. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc.,

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Engine Columbus Design Ohio 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2010

General Motors has finalized the production process for its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, allowing the company to deliver fleet customers complete vehicles with a fully integrated and dedicated CNG fuel system starting this fall. Earlier post.).

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GM GMC Fuel Chevrolet 186

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Cobra is particularly relevant to Tier 4 Interim legislation that comes into effect this year for off-road vehicles, according to the company. Unlike a turbocharger, Cobra is not dependent on the exhaust gases flowing to do its work. The benefits of Cobra to the engine developer and end user depend on the application.

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Water Engine Commercial Diesel 370

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2015

liter V8 engine will be available to order this summer with a factory-installed, gaseous-fuel prep package that includes upgraded intake and exhaust valves and valve seats. We surveyed customers likely to use natural gas or propane, and 72% told us they want to have these alternative-fuel capabilities available on F-150 with the 5.0-liter

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Baua Electric

MAY 25, 2024

While the initial focus was on metal-based exhaust systems, the company now expects plastic tanks, a lightweighting product, to contribute over 50% of its revenue within the next two years. “The company’s operating revenue stood at Rs 134.81 “The company’s operating revenue stood at Rs 134.81

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Commercial Auto Manufacturer Fuel 52

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2013

Natural gas engine company Westport Innovations Inc. subsidiaries of Clean Energy Fuels Corp., BAF supports clients with vehicle conversions through the Ford QVM program and aftermarket conversion products, alternative fuel systems, application engineering, service and warranty support. has acquired BAF Technologies, Inc.

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Clean Cleaning Gas F-150 186

EV Match

DECEMBER 22, 2022

These incentives are offered by the federal government, state governments, local jurisdictions, and electric utility companies in hopes of boosting the installation volume of EV chargers across the nation. At the end of 2021, there were over 50,000 locations per Alternative Fuel Data Center. EVSE Ports.

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Commercial Charging Tax Credit Alternative Fuels 52

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

UPS is the only private delivery company using this technology in its fleet and now has more than 1,100 natural gas-powered vehicles in service. These LNGs are expected to produce 25% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to the older trucks and use 95% less diesel fuel than the vehicles they replace. and Las Vegas, Nev.,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Joule, a pioneer in the production of liquid fuels from recycled CO 2 , and HeidelbergCement, a German multinational building material company, are partnering to explore application of Joule’s technology to mitigate carbon emissions in cement manufacturing. The increased use of alternative fuels including biomass (20.6%

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Carbon Manufacturer Fuel Waste 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. Having better control over the combustion process reduces the emission load on the exhaust aftertreatment systems. —Jog Lall, sales and marketing director Eminox.

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Vehicles Exhaust Emissions Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

XL3 hybrid-electric technology leaves the Chevy engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system, as well as the complete Chevy warranty, completely intact. XL Link can report fuel economy performance, and track key performance indicators like idling, vehicle duty cycle, carbon dioxide emissions, and vehicle uptime.

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2013

Volvo also revealed ongoing customer field testing of DME trucks in the US (with Safeway and Martin Transportation), as well as its partnership in the customer trials with startup DME producer Oberon Fuels. Oberon Fuels is the first company to announce plans to commercialize DME fuel production in North America.

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Volvo 2015 Production North America 270

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

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. Analysis and Design Application Company. 2,955,360 (jointly funded). 2,880,000 (jointly funded).

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Fuel Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2012

Kenworth Truck Company and Peterbilt Motor Company will expanding their alternative fuel line-up by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy duty natural gas engine ( earlier post ) for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. The company currently offers Kenworth T800 and Peterbilt Model 386 in the 1.9-meter

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Kenworth Peterbilt Gas Engine 291

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Alternative LNG drive systems for ships reduce air pollutant emissions significantly—CO 2 by up to 25% and NO x by up to 30%, particulate matter by up to 60% and SO x by as much as 100%. Emissions will be further reduced by the use of an advanced dual-fuel marine engine with direct injection and exhaust gas treatment.

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Fuel Mariner Cars North America 210

EV Connect

DECEMBER 19, 2022

These come in many forms: federal, state, local and even at the level of your utility company. This is the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. These programs come and go, as does available funding, so you should check with your power company to see what incentives might currently be available to you.

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Charging Tax Credit Installation New York 52

Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012.

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Fleet Electrical Electric United States 60

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2013

However, it will begin to shift the emphasis of the program to a more general examination of high-efficiency technologies with less direct emphasis on cooled EGR and more on interactions with dilute and variable valve train technology, and extending EGR to gasoline direct-injection and alternative-fuel engines such as natural gas.

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Gasoline Engine Diesel Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2013

BNSF railway will also begin testing a small number of locomotives using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel later this year. Testing with LNG will continue in 2013 and CN will also advance the technology for using it in high horsepower locomotives.

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Production Gas 2012 Diesel 247

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

Intake and exhaust valves open and close by a patent-pending method of rotating cam and trunions. A call on the warrants will provide the company with an additional $6.0 AVEC has showed a production version of its technology—the 325 hp (242 kW), 1,140 lb-ft (1,546 N·m “Workhorse 7.2” engine and 100 kW generator—in 2009. 10 per unit.

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Corporation Engine Hybrid Energy 236

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

The report concluded that benefits in the medium- and long-term can be anticipated since the obtaining of an alternative fuel using a residual greenhouse gas would allow European dependence on conventional fossil fuels to be cut, and that way the risks in supply security to be minimized. —Methanol report.

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Transportation CO2 Carbon Hydrogen 244

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2016

Secretary Moniz also announced that two innovative projects at CALSTART and the National Association of Regional Councils will receive $3 million to develop systems that help companies combine their purchasing of advanced vehicles, components, and infrastructure to reduce incremental cost and achieve economies of scale.

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Li-ion Ni-Li Vehicles Grid 150

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is the largest of the SUVs offered from the storied British car company, joining the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace. Selecting the Dynamic drive mode for a wonderful throaty exhaust note, the acceleration was spirited, with 0-60 mph consistently turned in the 5.2 No Blending In with the Crowd.

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Hybrid SUV Clean Cleaning 73

Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

The global CTO elaborates on how the company is in an interesting phase for the next five to seven years, in terms of providing optimal technology but at an affordable price, and how the company is talking to several OEMs, and if the business case is mature enough, they can meet the price point especially for India, and they are prepared.

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India Global Affordable Diesel 40

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

The company is also producing a US variant of the conference in San Jose, California in November. Most importantly, the local and national governments and transit companies buying buses are determined to go green. In addition, the exhaust manifold is cast into the block, for the same reasons as the integral head.

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Hybrid Range Vehicles San Jose 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

In a joint project with the EU, the Swedish Energy Agency, fuel companies and the transport industry, Volvo Trucks is investigating the potential for large-scale investment in dimethyl ether (DME) fuel produced from biomass (Bio-DME). Therefore, a simpler system can be used for after-treatment of the exhaust gases.

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Volvo Diesel Oil Fuel 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2017

Volkswagen AG has agreed with the US government to resolve criminal and federal environmental and other civil claims against the company relating to the diesel emissions cheating débâcle. VW engineers believed the increased stress on the exhaust system from being driven in the “dyno mode” could be the cause of the hardware failures.

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United States Diesel EPA Emissions 150

Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

W ith all of the accelerated development in advanced batteries, most car companies are focusing on that technological track. If the manufacturers have no surprises up their exhaust pipes the car will be practical and reasonably priced. The results, as reported in a pie chart in a company newsletter, were: 6% Higher power output.

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New York City New York Alternative Fuels Plug-in 100

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

All totaled, engine heat accounts for 26% of the fuel consumed, and exhaust heat accounts for another 24%. Technologies and techniques exist or are emerging that can recapture this wasted heat and help reduce vehicle emissions as well as fuel consumption. Click to enlarge. Advanced After Treatment.

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Climate Gas Emissions California 257

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 21, 2023

This is not surprising coming from a company that makes the fantastic handling MX-5 Miata. The body-color shark fin antenna, bright roof rails, panoramic roof, integrated spoiler over the raked power lift gate, bright twin exhaust ports, and LED tail lights finish-off the design. So grab your friends, and take off for a few days.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 80