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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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It is focusing its efforts on five areas aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions: vehicle energy use (weight, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance); engines; transmissions; axles and drivelines; and hybrid propulsion and alternative fuel technologies. Vehicle energy use.

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Los Alamos and Oberon Fuels receive DOE funding to produce renewable hydrogen from renewable DME (rDME)

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The modeling and experimental outcomes of this project will be used as the foundational underpinnings to scale the process further from 25 to 500 kg of renewable hydrogen per day, which exceeds what an average hydrogen filling station currently uses per-day for light-duty vehicles. —Troy A. Semelsberger, Ph.D.,

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Westport acquires Clean Energy’s BAF natural gas vehicle business for $25M

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Westport believes that the amalgamation will create the largest product portfolio and largest market presence in the North American light duty natural gas vehicle (NGV) space. ServoTech also brings a substantial technology portfolio around diesel emissions control, diesel dual-fuel operation and other alternative fuels capabilities.

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

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New Two-Cylinder Prototype Demonstration and Concept Design of a Next Generation Class 3-6 Opposed Piston Engine. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. 350,000.

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DOE workshop report on common opportunities and challenges in expanding use of H2 and natural gas vehicles

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In contrast, automakers expect that fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will be adopted more broadly for personal transportation. Co-location of hydrogen and natural gas fueling stations would create new business opportunities. Roles of fuel providers and utilities will shift.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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Such engines may incorporate novel thermodynamic cycles, but should not simply involve regurgitation of existing concepts (e.g., approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications.

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NRC report concludes US LDVs could cut oil consumption and GHGs by 80% by 2050; reliance on plug-ins, biofuels and hydrogen; strong policies mandatory

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Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. In addition, alternative fuels to petroleum must be readily available, cost-effective and produced with low emissions of greenhouse gases. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge.

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