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Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

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(ANGP) and Ingevity, the ANG system is made possible by the performance of Ingevity’s Nuchar activated carbon that significantly lowers the natural gas storage pressure, reduces the system’s complexity and captures the environmental benefits and cost savings of natural gas when used as a transportation fuel.

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UPS, NYSERDA project to convert UPS diesel delivery trucks to electric; UES 225 kW switched reluctance motor

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In addition to producing a new, cost-effective all-electric conversion kit, the project will deliver a blueprint for converting up to three UPS vehicles a day. uniqueEV can be provided as a kit or as a complete chassis for use on existing vehicles or new builds. Click to enlarge.

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Efficient Drivetrains selected to participate in $4.4M DOE program for electrification of school buses

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million program implemented by the United States Department of Energy in efforts to accelerate the adoption of advanced and alternative fuel vehicles. In response to the increased demand, EDI offers a vehicle developers kit and support program to enable bus manufacturers to rapidly create EV vehicle solutions. Earlier post.)

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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Q: What is your view on the readiness of the component industry for the shift towards adoption of multiple fuel technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) in 2024? The Indian auto component industry is actively embracing the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and other alternative fuel technologies.

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VSE Corporation delivers prototype repowered, fuel-efficient engine to US Postal Service for testing

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(WBI) recently delivered their prototype, fuel efficient, repowered gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) for testing by the USPS. The vehicle was delivered with VSE’s prototype RFD6 Re-Power Kit which VSE claims may increase the current vehicle’s fuel efficiency by as much as 75% with a proportionate reduction in the vehicle’s carbon footprint.

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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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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US Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles

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Other provisions of the bill include: A 10-year extension for alternative fuel credits for natural gas used as a vehicle fuel, the purchase of natural gas-fueled vehicle, and the installation of natural gas vehicle refueling property credit. Includes conversions and repowers.