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LR, SDARI and MAN ES partner on ammonia dual-fuel containership for MSC; 8,200 TEU vessel

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Lloyd’s Register (LR), Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) and MAN Energy Solutions (MAN-ES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a design for the ammonia dual-fuel operation of an MSC container ship. —Bjarne Foldager, Head of 2-stroke, MAN Energy Solutions

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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $6 million to 11 projects aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. Clean Fuels Ohio. AWARD TABLE. Description. Federal amount.

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ISO 19880 – New technical ISO document for hydrogen fueling station standardization

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At the Fuel Cell Seminar in Los Angeles, California today, Jesse Schneider (BMW), the ANSI Convener of ISO Working Group 24 (from the Technical Committee on Fueling Stations) gave an overview presentation on the new ISO 19880 technical report for hydrogen fueling stations. Equipment & components. Hydrogen and electrical safety.

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ISO/TS 19880:2016 – New technical document for hydrogen stations

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ISO has published a new Technical Specification ISO/TS 19880-1 , Gaseous hydrogen — fueling stations — Part 1: General requirements, which is a key document for the building of hydrogen fueling stations worldwide. Example of typical elements in a hydrogen fueling station, including the hydrogen supply. Earlier post.)

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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a discussion document. Require use of renewable fuels and the cleanest available engines as soon as feasible. How to encourage deployments of fuel cell buses to bring them closer to commercialization? Minimize Emissions from Conventional Fleet.

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CAAFI releases ASTM D4054 Users’ Guide for alternative jet fuels

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The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) has released the ASTM D4054 Users’ Guide to facilitate the evaluation and qualification of potential alternative jet fuels. This is a rigorous process that requires participation and input from many of the stakeholders at ASTM.

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UDRI and Air Force researchers ramping up production of new renewable fuel formula for aviation

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University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) and Air Force researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have ramped up production of a new research fuel formula and a fuel derived from seed oils, and now have enough fuel to move from lab testing to testing in engines and auxiliary power systems. —Robota and Alger.

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