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Dana to provide e-propulsion system for Class 8 truck hydrogen fuel development project in Alberta, Canada

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million (C$15-million) Alberta Zero-Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC) project, which involves the design and manufacture of heavy-duty, extended-range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks. The trucks are part of a three-year, $11.2-million Earlier post.). million to the AZETEC project.

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Ballard fuel cell modules to power 64t B-train tractor-trailers in Canadian hydrogen project AZETEC

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The 3-year project also will investigate the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and airborne pollutants in Alberta’s freight transportation sector. 64 tonne B-train tractor-trailer operated by Bison Transport.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. —Li Shufu, Chairman of Geely Group. Earlier post.).

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Ballard Power Systems establishing a Marine Center of Excellence in Europe for fuel cell applications

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Reduction of pollutants and carbon emissions is a high priority for the marine industry and port cities. Regulations to restrict diesel emissions are being introduced at the local and regional levels in various parts of the world, and this is generating interest in zero-emission fuel cell technology.

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Fisker names its all-electric SUV Ocean; unveils app-based leasing program

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The all-electric SUV will come standard with an extended range (target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions), enabled by an approx. Eco-sustainability, as well as the lowest levels of polluting emissions and energy consumption, are guaranteed throughout the whole production cycle.

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Greenhouse Gases: Tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions in grams per mile and a slider bar comparing the vehicle’s CO 2 emissions to those of all other vehicles. Click to enlarge. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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As of 2022, production will be carbon-neutral at all company-owned van factories worldwide from 2022 and only use electricity from renewable energy sources. Along with CO 2 emissions, road traffic also produces significant levels of particle pollution. This will give the customer a period of carbon-neutral use.

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