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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. The Working Group consists of members undertaking research and development in the field of hydrogen combustion in an opposed-piston engine. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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ARPA-E’s first solicitation awarded $151 million to 37 projects aimed at transformational innovations in energy storage, biofuels, carbon capture, renewable power, building efficiency, vehicles, and other areas. More than 540 initial concept papers were received in the three focus areas. Engineering E. Earlier post.) per gallon.

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BMW’s iVision Dee Brings Sci-Fi to the Driveway

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The “Dee” in this radical concept sedan stands for “Digital Emotional Experience.” The iVision is strictly a concept car, but it rides on the eagerly awaited Neue Klasse platform. BMW battery engineers said the cells pack in 10-percent more active battery material versus its prismatic units, and boost energy density by 20-percent.

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BMW’s iVision Dee Brings Sci-Fi to the Driveway

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The “Dee” in this radical concept sedan stands for “Digital Emotional Experience.” The iVision is strictly a concept car, but it rides on the eagerly awaited Neue Klasse platform. BMW battery engineers said the cells pack in 10-percent more active battery material versus its prismatic units, and boost energy density by 20-percent.

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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The Hyundai Fuel Cell also won this year’s Wards “10 best engines” which is a first for this technology. Linde currently is operating hydrogen stations also for fuel cell forklifts, notably for the BMW South Carolina plant, where they are dispensing hydrogen—around the clock—at the rate of 700kg/day. Earlier post.).

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DOE selects 16 research projects for more than $19M in funding to advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology

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The 400 kilowatt SOFC prototype system represents an important advancement in SOFC technology development and demonstration toward the ultimate goal of deploying SOFCs in highly efficient coal-based central generation systems with carbon capture. The University of South Carolina. The University of California, San Diego.

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DOE awards $25M to improve natural gas operations

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Specifically, the M2 vapor recovery system will gather natural gas emissions from compressor vents, pneumatic controller vents, and tank vents, and integrate the emissions into the fuel system feeding the compressor engines. AOI 2B: Modular Equipment and PI Design Concepts for Conversion of Flare Gas to High-Value Carbon Products.

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