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First orders for MAN G80 dual-fuel methanol engine

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The engines, which are capable of operation on green methanol and conventional fuel-oil, represent the first order for the G80 bore size; they will also feature MAN Energy Solutions’ proprietary EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) systems. As such, methanol is quickly becoming the most prominent alternative fuel in the container vessel segment.

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New Mahle piston ring coating for high-output GTDI engines; chromium nitride using high-velocity oxygen fuel process

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The new top ring coating, also referred to as MSC312, uses chromium nitride applied through a high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) thermal spray process. Johns, Michigan plant and at Mahle’s facilities in Europe, South America and Aguascalientes, Mexico. Typically high-output engines under 3.5

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State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

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Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. This range is equivalent to annual greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fuels in 588,000 to 4,061,000 passenger vehicles.

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Study finds plausibly high volumes of Canadian oil sands crudes in US refineries in 2025 would lead to modest increases in refinery CO2 emissions

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These per-barrel increases may be offset by decreases in refined product demand and refinery crude runs resulting from mandated increases in the use of alternative fuels, improved fuel economy of the vehicle fleet, and improvements in refinery energy efficiency driven by prospective state and Federal limits on CO 2 emissions (e.g.,

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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Consulting firm KPMG , for example, estimates that in addition to the 179 new battery EV model launches and refreshes between 2016 and 2020, at least another 251 are expected between 2021 and 2023 by traditional auto manufacturers, or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as they are referred to in the industry, as well as start-ups.