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WinGD and CMB.TECH co-develop large ammonia-fueled two-stroke engines for bulkers

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X72DF Under this joint development project, CMB.TECH will support WinGD in establishing its ammonia-fueled engine concept for a large bore engine. CMB.TECH has significant insight into alternative fuels and builds, designs, owns and operates large marine and industrial applications that run on hydrogen and ammonia.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The backhoe loader is perfectly suited for electrification as the varied use cycles, from heavy to light work, provide an excellent opportunity to convert wasted diesel engine hours into zero consumption battery time—yet provide the operator with instantaneous torque response when needed. and Moog Inc.,

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveils 5 battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles; I.D. BUZZ CARGO

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BUZZ CARGO concept—the first commercial vehicle to be based on the new I.D. BUZZ CARGO concept is positioned in the size class beneath the Crafter. The payload of the concept vehicle is 800 kg; the I.D. Here, the direct current (DC) stored in the battery is converted into alternating current (AC).

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Slashing Platinum Group Metals Content in Catalytic Converters: An Atoms-to-Autos Approach. New Two-Cylinder Prototype Demonstration and Concept Design of a Next Generation Class 3-6 Opposed Piston Engine. Artificial Intelligence-Engine for Optimizing Integrated Service in Mixed Fleet Transit Operations. General Motors LLC.

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DOE issues Notice of Intent for 2020 advanced vehicle technology research

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This area of interest includes four topics: gaseous fuels (H2, NG, RNG, and LPG) technology demonstration projects; alternative fuel proof-of-concept in new communities and fleets; electric vehicle and charging community partner projects; and an open topic. Technology integration.

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Toyota to launch its fuel cell vehicle in Japan before April 2015, priced around $68,700; reveals exterior

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Toyota’s Mitsuhisa Kato briefs the media in Japan on the timing and pricing of the FCV, and outlines the company’s view of the role of fuel cell vehicles. Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year.

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Walmart’s Planned DC Fast Charging Network Could Be Game Changing

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As of April 6, 2023, using Alternative Fuel Data Center (AFDC) data, 285 Walmart/Sam’s Club stores had DC fast chargers. This could reduce reliance on the costs involved in building out their own fleet depot charging stations and further increase their confidence in going electric.

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