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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

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MARCH 5, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. —first author and Center for Sustainable Systems Research Specialist Max Woody. Woody et al.

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International team develops strategy for higher-loading single atom catalysts

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JUNE 25, 2021

Their technique, reported in Nature Chemistry , uses graphene quantum dots (GQD)—3-5-nanometer particles of the super-strong 2D carbon material—as anchoring supports. Credit: Wang Group/Rice University). Iridium is much heavier than carbon.). —Haotian Wang.

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Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

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JUNE 10, 2021

The researchers say that their findings, recently published in an open-access paper in the journal Science Advances , are key to understanding how the universe evolved with the growth of carbon compounds. That insight could also help the car industry make cleaner combustion engines.

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Researchers use quantum computing method to optimize molecular photoswitches for solar energy harvesting

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AUGUST 31, 2023

An open-access paper on the study is published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition. A third route could involve first storing the energy from the sun in light-sensitive materials and then releasing it as needed. Ilustration by Daniel Spacek/Neuron Collective The research teams of Kurt V.

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Solar Energy Energy Storage Store

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. McCollum et al. Click to enlarge.

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NZ study shows cycle lanes and walkways cut car use, reduce emissions

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

Researchers in New Zealand have shown that investing in cycle lanes and walkways encourages people to drive less and cuts carbon emissions. The researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington and Victoria University studied the impact of new cycling and walking paths built in New Plymouth and Hastings in 2011.

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Researchers develop self-supported fuel cell electrocatalyst with high specific activity and high surface area for oxygen reduction

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AUGUST 25, 2020

An international team led by Professor Matthias Arenz from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (DCB) at the University of Bern has succeeded in using a special process to produce a fuel cell electrocatalyst without a carbon carrier, which, unlike existing catalysts, consists of a thin metal network and is therefore more durable.

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Fuel Carbon Universal Concept

Sandia hydrogen program begins to engage international hydrogen research community more ambitiously

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MAY 5, 2011

Through the new International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I 2 CNER) and the Research, Engineering, and Applications Center for Hydrogen (REACH), Sandia hopes to expand its hydrogen research activities and engage the global hydrogen research community even more ambitiously than it has in the past.

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Black carbon linked to increased cardiovascular risk; exacerbated by co-exposure to motor vehicle emissions

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Black carbon (BC) from incomplete biomass and fossil fuel combustion is the most strongly light-absorbing component of particulate matter (PM) air pollution and a major climate-forcing emission. Black carbon from wood burning is considered very important for climate warming. —Jill Baumgartner. —Baumgartner et al.

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Tenneco exploring synthetic fuels for climate-neutral mobility; NAMOSYN project

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JULY 23, 2021

Tenneco is putting its 100-plus years of powertrain expertise in improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions to work to explore synthetic fuels (e-fuels) as a viable near-term solution to further maximize the efficiency and minimize the carbon footprint of internal combustion engines (ICE).

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Climate Fuel Emissions Engine

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

At the 2 nd International Conference Automotive 48 V Power Supply Systems , held last week in Düsseldorf, Germany, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), a major sponsor of the event, together with leading car makers and Tier 1 suppliers, argued the need for an internationally agreed 48V electrical standard. Click to enlarge. The conference.

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UMTRI survey explores receptivity of drivers to on-board carbon capture technology

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) recently conducted an online survey of driver option to determine how receptive drivers would be to adopting—and how much they might pay for—in-vehicle technology that reduce carbon emissions. Views on transportation and carbon emissions.

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Carbon Fuel Economy Economy Emissions

OSRAM says automotive lighting trending to all-LED; particular benefits for electric vehicles

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MAY 27, 2011

The automotive market is inevitably trending to LED lighting for reasons of reliability, appearance, functionality and efficiency, says OSRAM SYLVANIA. OSRAM SYLVANIA, together with OSRAM GmbH (owned by Siemens), is the world leader in automotive lighting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.

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Light All-Electric Electric Vehicles Vehicles

DOE awards $4M to two DME projects

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) awarded more than $4 million in funding to test novel applications of dimethyl ether (DME) as a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. WM International Engineering L.L.C. WM International Engineering L.L.C.

Waste

Waste Cleaner Emissions Renewable Wisconsin

Elemental boron effective photothermocatalyst for the conversion of CO2 for fuels and chemicals

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APRIL 11, 2017

Researchers in Japan and China developed an efficient method for CO 2 reduction over elemental boron catalysts in the presence of only water and light irradiation through a photothermocatalytic process. A paper on their work is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie. When the sun shines on a surface, it is heated.

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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MAY 4, 2016

A study by researchers from the University of Denver and the University of Puget Sound indicates that high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected based on their actual numbers in the fleet. In their study, Bishop et al. Credit: ACS, Bishop et al. Click to enlarge. 6b00717.

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New membrane technology for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture begins pilot-scale test

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JANUARY 27, 2015

A new carbon capture technology sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE) for economically capturing 90% of the carbon dioxide emitted from a coal-burning power plant has begun pilot-scale testing. Post-combustion carbon capture has presented unique challenges for researchers. and City Water, Light and Power.

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U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

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JULY 31, 2019

A team at the University of Delaware has demonstrated a direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC) prototype with a peak power density of 135 mW cm -2 at 80 ?C. Carbon-neutral fuels are needed for sustainable transportation to overcome the range and recharge limitations of batteries and the scale limitations of biofuels. Zhao et al. Zhao et al.

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TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

To complement its work on real-world emissions in Europe, TRUE has compiled remote sensing data from the states of Colorado and Virginia and the University of Denver to investigate the emissions of US light-duty vehicles. gNO x /kg per year) and light-duty trucks (0.08 Source: The ICCT. gNO x /kg per year).

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International study of role of soots impact on Arctic climate

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APRIL 21, 2011

Scientists from the US, Norway, Russia, Germany, Italy and China are participating in a study examining the potential role of black carbon, or soot, on the rapidly changing Arctic climate. Black carbon is contributing to this warming. Carbon is dark in color and absorbs solar radiation, much like wearing a black shirt on a sunny day.

Climate

Climate International Ozone Norway

GTI partners with Purdue’s CISTAR Center on conversion of shale resources to valuable liquid fuels

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Innovations in catalysts, separation processes, and reactor designs can enhance conversion efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Industrial and university partners will contribute additional funding and critical resources, augmented with expertise from national laboratories and national and international research organizations.

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Conversion Fuel Convert Gasoline

Stanford’s GCEP awards $10.5M for research on renewable energy; solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

The Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) at Stanford University has awarded $10.5 The new funding will be shared by six Stanford research teams and an international group from the United States and Europe. Light trapping in high?efficiency, Electrochemical conversion of carbon gases to sustainable fuels and chemicals.

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Renewable Solar Zinc Air Energy

Researchers demonstrate use of 3D printing to produce and operate light-weight, low-cost electrolyzers

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JULY 5, 2014

A team at the University of Glasgow has demonstrated the production and operation of a PEM electrolyzer constructed from silver-coated 3D-printed components fabricated from polypropylene. The use of 3D printing allows construction of light-weight, low-cost electrolyzers and the rapid prototyping of flow field design.

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Low Cost Light Water Hydrogen

Researchers propose method for eliminating damaging heat bursts in fusion device

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AUGUST 16, 2020

The work presents important predictions for how to optimize the effectiveness of ELM suppression in ITER, the massive international fusion device under construction in the south of France to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion power. —GA scientist Carlos Paz-Soldan, co-author.

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NSF launches $20M engineering research center aimed at converting natural gas into transportation fuels: CISTAR

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

The NSF Engineering Research Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources ( CISTAR ) will develop technologies for responsible conversion of alkanes—light hydrocarbons including methane, ethane and propane—into more valuable liquid fuels, including gasoline and diesel fuels.

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Convert Gas Transportation Engine

ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

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JUNE 2, 2014

In-use testing of three light duty diesel vehicles—certified to US-EPA Tier2-Bin5 and California LEV-II ULEV emissions limits— found a wide variation in real world emissions performance relative to the regulatory limits. Kappanna (2014) “ In-use emissions testing of light-duty diesel vehicles in the US ”. diesels and one 3.0L

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Diesel Light Emissions Los Angeles

U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund new round of 6 energy and biomedical projects; Li-S batteries

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AUGUST 5, 2011

The University of Michigan (U-M) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) have selected six research teams to share $1.05 Goal: To enable broader use of biofuels in advanced internal combustion engines. Principal investigators: Carlos Cesnick, U-M Department of Aerospace Engineering; Olivier Bauchau, UM-SJTU Joint Institute.

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Universal Energy Lithium Sulfur Batteries

Study finds some improved cookstoves may emit more black carbon pollution than traditional mud cookstoves

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APRIL 4, 2012

The first real-world, head-to-head comparison of improved cookstoves (ICs) and traditional mud stoves has found that some ICs may at times emit more of the black carbon particles that are linked to serious health and environmental concerns than traditional mud stoves or open-cook fires. —Kar et al. Abhishek Kar, Ibrahim H.

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Pollution Carbon San Diego Los Angeles

Ford study shows pickup truck electrification has substantial greenhouse gas reduction rate

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MARCH 4, 2022

Ford and University of Michigan researchers conducted a new study that evaluated the savings in greenhouse gas emissions in battery-electric pickup trucks relative to gas-powered pickups. It also assessed the reductions in other light-duty vehicles when compared to their gas-powered counterparts.

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Ford Gas F-150 Gas-Electric

Soletair demo plant produces renewable hydrocarbon fuel from CO2 captured from the air

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JUNE 9, 2017

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) are beginning testing of the Soletair demo plant, which uses air-captured carbon dioxide to produce renewable fuels and chemicals. Hydrogen is used with recycled carbon dioxide to produce renewable fuels, raw materials, and chemicals.

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Renewable Fuel CO2 Hydrogen

Argonne National Laboratory to lead US consortium for new CERC medium- and heavy-duty truck technical track; 50% boost in efficiency

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JULY 23, 2016

The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected Argonne National Laboratory to lead a consortium of university, private sector and national laboratory partners for a new, medium- and heavy-duty truck technical track under the US-China Clean Energy Research Center ( CERC ) Truck Research Utilizing Collaborative Knowledge (TRUCK) program.

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New biofilm reactor accelerates algae growth

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JULY 25, 2017

Washington State University (WSU) researchers have developed a unique biofilm reactor that recycles gasses and uses less water and lower light than typical reactors. The biofilm growth mode affected algae metabolism such that the cell met its CO 2 requirements internally (i.e., The system recycles carbon dioxide and oxygen.

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Water Carbon Light Washington

ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Of those selected, approximately 43% of OPEN 2018 projects will be led by universities, 35% by small businesses, and the remainder by large businesses, non-profit organizations or federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs). Georgia Tech will develop a new approach to internally cool permanent magnet motors.

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Northwestern/Princeton study explores air quality impacts of aggressive conversion to EVs

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APRIL 15, 2019

Researchers from Northwestern University and Princeton University have explored the impact on US air quality from an aggressive conversion of internal combustion vehicles to battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs). No matter how the power is generated, the more combustion cars you take off the road, the better the ozone quality.

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Conversion Jordan Ozone Coal

Photo-activated catalyst converts CO2 to CO for clean fuel technology; no unwanted byproducts

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JULY 31, 2017

An international research team led by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have developed a light-activated material that can chemically convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide without generating unwanted byproducts.

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Convert Fuel Clean Cleaning

Year-long field testing finds electric buses with Toshiba wireless charger cut CO2 up to 60% compared to diesel

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MARCH 17, 2017

The tests, carried out with the cooperation of Waseda University, showed that using the buses to replace standard diesel buses could cut CO 2 emissions from daily operation by up to 60% for a medium-sized bus and by up to 42% for a small bus. kg CO 2 /l (well-to-wheel) for diesel and 0.406 kg CO 2 /kWh for electricity.

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Diesel CO2 Recharge Corporation

Solar2fuel Project in Germany Pursuing Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to Methanol for Engines or Fuel Cells

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APRIL 8, 2010

Researchers from BASF, Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW), Heidelberg University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are seeking to develop a process for the photocatalytic conversion of CO 2 into methanol for use in fuel cells or internal combustion engines. Dr. Michael Grunze, Heidelberg University.

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Conversion Engine Germany CO2

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

The shipping industry has been trying to cut its carbon emissions for years, and with little to show for it. Nearly all of the world’s ship fleet still runs on diesel fuel, with about a quarter of new ships on order being built to run on somewhat lower-carbon alternatives like liquefied natural gas, methanol, or hybrid propulsion.

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Molten Salt Mariner South Korea Water

When They Electrified Christmas

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In much of the world, December is a month of twinkling lights. Whether for religious or secular celebrations, the variety and functionality of lights have exploded in recent years, abetted by cheap and colorful LEDs and compact electronics. But decorative lights aren't new. His tree now boasted 120 lights and more colors.

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Light Kansas City New York Washington

China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

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MARCH 16, 2024

However, according to the World Resources Institute , “EVs need to account for 75 percent to 95 percent of passenger vehicle sales by 2030 in order to meet international climate goals aimed at keeping global warming to 1.5 For more on what other countries’ plans are, check out the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Policy Explorer page.)

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U-M launches $2M effort to make recyclable lightweight automotive sheet metals

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APRIL 21, 2021

A new $2-million project at the University of Michigan aims to develop easier and more cost-effective ways to make recyclable lightweight automotive sheet metals. The Clean Sheet Project will provide these insights and we are excited to join the University of Michigan and other partners in participating. —Daniel Cooper.

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F-150 Michigan Ford Clean

European researchers detect l-C3H+ hydrocarbon molecule in interstellar space

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

The international project, called “Whisper”, would not have been possible without the recent technical upgrades of the telescope instruments. This opens new possibilities to classify the different kinds of gas in the universe, based on the molecules they contain. —IRAM-astronomer Viviana Guzman.

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Researchers develop efficient single-atom Ni catalyst for conversion of CO2 to CO

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MARCH 2, 2018

An international research team has developed a new single-atom electrocatalyst that efficiently converts CO 2 to carbon monoxide (CO). —Haotian Wang, a Rowland Fellow at Harvard University and the corresponding author. This study was supported in part by the Rowland Institute at Harvard University. Resources.

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Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ricardo will display the first functional integration prototype of the Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) collaborative research project ( earlier post ) in public for the first time this week at the Low Carbon Vehicle Event (LCV 2014) in the UK. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

Diesel

Diesel Downsizing Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric

Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

International team develops strategy for higher-loading single atom catalysts

Insight into benzene formation could help development of cleaner combustion engines

Researchers use quantum computing method to optimize molecular photoswitches for solar energy harvesting

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

NZ study shows cycle lanes and walkways cut car use, reduce emissions

Researchers develop self-supported fuel cell electrocatalyst with high specific activity and high surface area for oxygen reduction

Sandia hydrogen program begins to engage international hydrogen research community more ambitiously

Black carbon linked to increased cardiovascular risk; exacerbated by co-exposure to motor vehicle emissions

Tenneco exploring synthetic fuels for climate-neutral mobility; NAMOSYN project

Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

UMTRI survey explores receptivity of drivers to on-board carbon capture technology

OSRAM says automotive lighting trending to all-LED; particular benefits for electric vehicles

DOE awards $4M to two DME projects

Elemental boron effective photothermocatalyst for the conversion of CO2 for fuels and chemicals

Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

New membrane technology for Post-Combustion Carbon Capture begins pilot-scale test

U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

TRUE US database shows emissions characteristics of US fleet

International study of role of soots impact on Arctic climate

GTI partners with Purdue’s CISTAR Center on conversion of shale resources to valuable liquid fuels

Stanford’s GCEP awards $10.5M for research on renewable energy; solar cells, batteries, renewable fuels and bioenergy

Researchers demonstrate use of 3D printing to produce and operate light-weight, low-cost electrolyzers

Researchers propose method for eliminating damaging heat bursts in fusion device

NSF launches $20M engineering research center aimed at converting natural gas into transportation fuels: CISTAR

ICCT-sponsored study of in-use testing of 3 Tier2-Bin5, CA LEV-II light-duty diesels finds wide variation of emissions against the limits

U-M and Shanghai Jiao Tong University fund new round of 6 energy and biomedical projects; Li-S batteries

Study finds some improved cookstoves may emit more black carbon pollution than traditional mud cookstoves

Ford study shows pickup truck electrification has substantial greenhouse gas reduction rate

Soletair demo plant produces renewable hydrocarbon fuel from CO2 captured from the air

Argonne National Laboratory to lead US consortium for new CERC medium- and heavy-duty truck technical track; 50% boost in efficiency

New biofilm reactor accelerates algae growth

ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

Northwestern/Princeton study explores air quality impacts of aggressive conversion to EVs

Photo-activated catalyst converts CO2 to CO for clean fuel technology; no unwanted byproducts

Year-long field testing finds electric buses with Toshiba wireless charger cut CO2 up to 60% compared to diesel

Solar2fuel Project in Germany Pursuing Photocatalytic Conversion of CO2 to Methanol for Engines or Fuel Cells

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

When They Electrified Christmas

China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

U-M launches $2M effort to make recyclable lightweight automotive sheet metals

European researchers detect l-C3H+ hydrocarbon molecule in interstellar space

Researchers develop efficient single-atom Ni catalyst for conversion of CO2 to CO

Ricardo to display functional integration prototype of ADEPT 48V “intelligent electrification” diesel

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