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Hyliion acquires KARNO fuel-agnostic generator technology from GE for range-extended electric truck

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Initial testing indicates the KARNO generator is expected to comply with all current and foreseeable emissions standards, specifically from CARB and EPA, even when utilizing conventional fuels. These efficiency improvements should, in turn, enable fuel cost reductions and improved vehicle range.

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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With synthetic diesel fuels of the EN15940 standard, CO 2 emissions can be reduced by up to 100% compared to fossil diesel. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. DB Cargo also uses HVO in other locomotives in its fleet.

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Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

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This means we have a responsibility to implement emission-lowering solutions available today while simultaneously developing solutions for tomorrow. Methanol and ammonia are the fuels of the future and we are excited to continue to play a part in the transition to zero carbon through this partnership. Source: MAN.

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FCC modernizes the 5.9GHz band; Wi-Fi and C-V2X

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GHz band available for unlicensed use. This spectrum’s impact will be further amplified by the fact that it is adjacent to an existing Wi-Fi band which, when combined with the 45 megahertz made available today, will support advanced broadband applications. C-V2X has gained momentum both domestically and internationally.

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Elektrobit optimizes performance of auto communication networks – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Elektrobit Thursday announced EB zoneo GatewayCore , the first software product to enable, configure and integrate the new generation of hardware accelerators of modern microcontrollers for use in advanced automotive electrical/electronic architectures based on the widely adopted Classic AUTOSAR standard.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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Today, the term “alternative” is used for all fuels that are not a part of the fossil fuel group—diesel, gasoline, heavy oil and kerosene. A global knowledge base is needed if we are to develop common standards. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are considered alternative fuels.

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Aleris to invest $350M to upgrade Kentucky aluminum rolling mill for anticipated growth in automotive demand

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Aleris is currently a leading supplier to the European premium auto industry, which has led the transition to aluminum driven by tighter emissions standards. For inner panels and structural parts, Aleris developed different Ecolite grades with different strength levels. —Steve Demetriou, Aleris Chairman and CEO.

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