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Landi Renzo and Leggett Platt to partner on CNG vehicles for North American Market

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Landi Renzo USA (Landi Renzo) has partnered with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (L&P CVP) to implement alternative fuel systems using compressed natural gas (CNG). Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

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DOE awards $17M for vehicle technologies; batteries, PEEM, engines, materials, fuel

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High active loading cathodes by new manufacturing approach This project will demonstrate a novel semi-solid electrode, cell, and manufacturing approach to prismatic cells for automotive applications. The Ohio State University. Fuels and lubricants (Area of Interest 5). Alternative Fuel Ignition. 493,247. .

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. The trucks will be deployed in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio and Texas later this year. Workhorse and AMP Electric Vehicles.

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Velocys Awarded Commercialization Grant for Microchannel Reactor Technology for Hydroprocessing to Upgrade Fischer-Tropsch Fuels and Heavy Petroleum Feedstock

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Additional hydroprocessing application opportunities include the processing of edible oils, specialty and fine chemicals, and conversion of natural oils and fats to transportation fuels. The grant is part of the Ohio Department of Developmentā€™s Third Frontier Project, a $1.6-billion, Velocys, Inc. billion, 10-year initiative.

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ARPA-E announces $36M for high-temperature materials projects

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The US Department of Energyā€™s Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) announced $36 million in awards for 18 projects as part of the High Intensity Thermal Exchange through Materials and Manufacturing Processes (HITEMMP) program , as well as the final OPEN+ Cohort, High Temperature Devices.

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GE Aviation signs 10-year supply agreement for biomass FT jet fuel for engine testing; baseline of 500,000 gallons per year

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The 10-year agreement calls for GEā€™s baseline commitment of 500,000 gallons annually of the low-emissions jet fuel to be used at the companyā€™s main jet engine testing facility in Peebles, Ohio. billion Hudspeth County project, planned to be a 40,000 barrel-per-day alternative fuel facility. The Dā€™Arcinoff Group, Inc.

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New EV electric car calendar

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5 million government grant was awarded in the 2020/2021 budget to help set up Adelaide-based manufacturing facilities. Foxconn Foxtron – Taiwanese-based iPhone manufacturer plans to get into EVs. Roev EV conversions – Aussie company Roev will offer EV conversions of existing Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux models.