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Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The joint research team of KIMM and HMC injected hydrogen directly into the combustion chamber of the engine of an existing HMC hybrid vehicle, with a pressure of more than 30 bar. 2022.04.274

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Hyundai Heavy verifies performance of 1.5MW-class LNG/hydrogen engine

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

Hyundai Heavy Industries successfully verified the performance of a recently developed 1.5MW-class LNG/hydrogen engine, which can selectively use diesel and a mixture of LNG and hydrogen to reduce emissions. Hyundai Heavy says the engine is a first step toward hydrogen-fueled engines.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies completes on-road demo of Class 8 truck with Cummins X15 running E98 ethanol

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), successfully completed an on-road demonstration of its proprietary technology that enables a heavy-duty truck diesel engine to operate on low-carbon and carbon-negative fuels, including 100% renewable plant-based fuels.

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Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

Komatsu will exhibit a 20-ton-class electric hydraulic excavator equipped with a lithium-ion battery system for the first time at bauma2022. 20-ton class electric hydraulic excavator. 20-ton class electric hydraulic excavator. The zero engine vibration will also help reduce operator fatigue.

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Lithium Ion Power Powered Electric

Ballard & First Mode sign order for 30 additional hydrogen fuel cells for ultra-class mining trucks; 3MW

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MARCH 2, 2023

Ballard Power Systems and First Mode announced a purchase order for Ballard to supply First Mode with 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules—totaling 3 megawatts—to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks. This is the equivalent of approximately 4,000 horsepower.

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LiquidPiston introduces XTS-210 25hp heavy-fueled rotary engine; 1/5th size & weight of current diesel piston engines of same power

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APRIL 4, 2023

LiquidPiston, an innovator of compact and efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, intends to commercialize the XTS-210, a 25-horsepower, two-stroke, supercharged, liquid-cooled, 210cc rotary engine. XTS-210 engine core (left) compared to 25 hp Kohler KDW1003 (right). Earlier post.)

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WinGD and HSD Engine collaborate to deliver methanol-fueled two-stroke engines

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Swiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. Under the JDP, WinGD will oversee combustion and injection research, exhaust aftertreatment requirements and engine concept design.

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Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG

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MAY 5, 2023

will be updated with a Cummins X15N natural gas engine ( earlier post ) that will run on Shell Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants.

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UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

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JULY 4, 2021

million) of government funding to develop a biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel solution for the Class 66 locomotive. The Freightliner Class 66 locomotives are 3300hp diesel electric mainline units introduced in 1998. This will be achieved by retrofitting the Class 66 with Clean Air Power’s precision injection technology.

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Airbus developing hydrogen fuel cell engine

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Airbus is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. Airbus will start ground and flight testing this fuel cell engine architecture onboard its ZEROe demonstrator aircraft towards the middle of the decade. A hydrogen gas turbine can also be coupled with fuel cells instead of batteries in a hybrid-electric architecture.

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Hydrogen Engine Fuel Concept

Royal Caribbean Group to use trio of power sources on next class of ships: fuel cell, battery, dual fuel engines

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Royal Caribbean Group’s new class of ships known as ‘Project Evolution’, set to debut in summer 2023, will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system, battery technology and dual fuel engines using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the main fuel.

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LiquidPiston awarded $9M contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for compact efficient heavy-fueled rotary engine program

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

LiquidPiston announced a $9-million award from the US Army to design, build and demonstrate an advanced, heavy-fueled combustion engine that uses up to 30% less fuel than comparable gasoline-powered engines in the same power class and reduces size and weight by up to 10x over diesel engines with comparable power output.

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MAN supplying mixed medium- and high-speed engines for hybrid foundation/wind turbine installation vessels

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DECEMBER 17, 2022

MAN Energy Solutions has won a fourth order to supply engines to Chinese shipbuilder, COSCO Heavy Industries, in Qidong for the construction of a second F-Class installation vessel used for the installation of offshore wind turbines and foundations. The previous three orders were for engines for two X-class and another F-class vessel.

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2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

liter variable compression (VC) Turbo engine across the Rogue lineup. Mated with a responsive new transmission, the 2022 Rogue delivers improved power, best-in-class gasoline-engine fuel economy, most standard torque of any gasoline engine in its class and a more thrilling driving experience. 2022 Nissan Rogue.

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Commercially operated Wärtsilä engine runs on 25 vol% hydrogen blend

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MARCH 24, 2023

The technology group Wärtsilä and WEC Energy Group have successfully tested the capabilities of a Wärtsilä engine running on 25 vol% hydrogen-blended fuel. Mihm power plant in Michigan using an unmodified Wärtsilä 18V50SG engine. The Wärtsilä 50SG is a four-stroke, spark-ignited gas engine generating set.

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BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) approved the funding application for the consortium research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by the BMW Group. The research project aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics.

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Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Cao, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Fern, professor of computer science, have received $860,000 for their role in the four-year Daimler SuperTruck project. Earlier post.). The work by Oregon State is part of $25.8

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US Army awards Cummins $87M contract to deliver the opposed-piston Advanced Combat Engine

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AUGUST 3, 2021

Coupling our opposed-piston technology with Cummins’s robust engine design, manufacturing, and new product introduction capabilities allows us to create a high performing and reliable engine for military operations. Earlier post.). —Dave Crompton, President and CEO of Achates Power.

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Rolls-Royce announces biggest ever order of Trent XWB-97 engines as Air India signs MOU for 68 (+ 20 options) & 12 Trent XWB-84 engines

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Rolls-Royce has received an order from Air India for 68 Trent XWB-97 engines, plus options for 20 more. Air India has also ordered 12 Trent XWB-84 engines, the sole engine option for the Airbus A350-900. This is the biggest ever order for the Trent XWB-97, which exclusively powers the Airbus A350-1000.

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Hyliion delivers first of three hybrid Class 8 trucks to Penske Truck Leasing

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FEBRUARY 24, 2020

will be providing three vehicles to Penske Truck Leasing, all of which will incorporate its 6X4HE Class 8 hybrid system. Brand- and engine-agnostic, the 6X4HE can be installed on any Class 8 vehicle from any manufacturer. Hyliion Inc. Earlier post.) The solution was developed in partnership with Dana Inc.,

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Rolls-Royce supplying two mtu gas engines for first LNG-hybrid tugboat

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Rolls-Royce is supplying two mtu 16V 4000 M55RN gas engines to Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard for the construction of the first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-hybrid powered tug. This is the first LNG-hybrid tug to be powered by mtu gas engines. The new engines are part of Rolls-Royce’s Green and High-Tech program.

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Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

At bauma—the world’s leading construction machinery trade fair—in Munich, Bosch placed particular emphasis on the potential for hydrogen engines and electrification to make the sector significantly more sustainable. Bosch basic system overview of the hydrogen engine. eLION electrification platform.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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MAY 26, 2022

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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WAVE Integrates First Wireless Charging in Kenworth Class 6 Electric Trucks

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JANUARY 29, 2024

WAVE Charging has successfully integrated its high-power wireless charging technology into Kenworth’s Class 6 electric trucks, specifically the K270E and K370E models, marking the first OEM-approved high-power wireless charging integration of its kind.

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Magna to engineer and produce new off-road EV for INEOS Automotive in 2026

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APRIL 18, 2023

In addition to manufacturing, Magna will also be responsible for the engineering of the complete vehicle. Smaller than the INEOS Grenadier, this all-new battery electric model will deliver world-class off-road capability, without compromising on-road comfort or performance, INEOS said.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers, and fuel providers. Reviva has been providing quality remanufactured engines and engine components for more than 70 years.

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Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

This collaboration enables both companies to offer the first electric, fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks (up to 12.5 Plug Power’s ProGen engines provide 90 kW of fuel cell power and utilize the latest generation of the company’s proprietary MEA and metal plate stack technology, which delivers industry-leading power density.

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New Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV produces 14.1-36.2% lower CO2 emissions that predecessor

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

More results from the 360° environmental check: A total of 202 components of the new S-Class are made from resource-saving materials. The new S-Class was developed to meet the seal of quality requirements of the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF), and has been awarded this seal.

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Mercedes OM 656 diesel now available in G-Class in G 350 d

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DECEMBER 24, 2018

Mercedes-Benz has expanded the powertrain line-up of its new G-Class with an efficient diesel variant. As a result, the G-Class model range now offers buyers a choice between the G 500 (fuel consumption, combined: 12.1-11.5 All components relevant for efficient emissions reduction are installed directly at the engine.

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Cummins to acquire 50% of Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises; CNG storage for Class 6-8 vehicles

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JUNE 30, 2021

Momentum Fuel Technologies delivers the industry’s first complete compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system solution for Class 6-8 vehicles. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President of the Engine Business at Cummins. This collaboration shows Cummins’ continued commitment to natural gas powertrains.

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Project Triumph TE-1 prototype revealed; Williams Advanced Engineering battery system

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Williams Advanced Engineering: final iteration of prototype WAE battery pack incorporating dedicated cell packaging for optimum centre of gravity, vehicle control unit, DCDC converter, integrated cooling, charge port, and styled carbon covers. The all-new battery has peak power of 170kW and continuous power of 90kW, with a capacity of 15 kWh.

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Endera launches new electric powertrain for Class 3 and 4 commercial vehicles

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

Endera , a technology company specializing in all-electric commercial vehicles, charging infrastructure, and software solutions, launched its new all-electric powertrain for Class 3 and 4 zero-emission commercial vehicles. —Alfredo Gonzales, Endera’s Executive Vice President of Engineering.

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Matson takes delivery of first dual-fuel Kanaloa-Class con-ro vessel Lurline

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Christened Lurline , the new ship is the first of two Kanaloa Class con-ro vessels being built for Matson by NASSCO at a total cost of approximately $500 million for the pair, and the third of four new vessels that Matson is putting into service between 2018 and 2020. Main engine horsepower is 42,738 (31,870 kW). Matson, Inc.,

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Battle Motors acquires Crane Carrier Company; Class 7 and 8 vocational truck electrification

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APRIL 22, 2021

and Nick Sampson, co-founder of Faraday Future and former head of vehicle engineering at Tesla. We are combining the best of last century’s severe-duty diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) technology with best-in-class EV technology to produce full electric trucks for the marketplace. Battle One.

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Crazy Diamond Performance developing new supercharged CNG engine for Class 6 heavy-duty vehicles

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MARCH 22, 2014

Crazy Diamond Performance (CDP) has expanded its development on Class 6 heavy duty engines to include a 7.4L supercharged CNG engine; the new engine will join the naturally aspirated 6.9L Both engines have been designed from the ground up for heavy-duty applications up to class 6. engine in Q4 2014.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative. The Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant is therefore optimally prepared for the upcoming production launch of the hybrid B-Class. The electric machine can reach 75 kW. Together with the 1.33-liter

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Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

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AUGUST 19, 2019

Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. Top speed 140 km/h (electric)/235 km/h (total; A-Class Compact Saloon). seconds (A-Class Compact Saloon) Hardly any restrictions on the load compartment. l/100 km (156.7-167.9 kWh/100 km); A 250 e Saloon (combined fuel consumption 1.4

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ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

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MAY 12, 2023

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. kWh and hydrogen prices as low as $8/kg.

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DOE awards $5M to Achates Power to develop next-generation medium-duty opposed-piston engine for commercial vehicles

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MARCH 19, 2021

Achates Power was awarded a $5-million cooperative agreement from the US Department of Energy in 2020 for a new two-cylinder prototype demonstration and concept design of a next-generation medium-duty commercial vehicle opposed-piston engine. ITCA will provide vehicle and engine requirements and benchmark information.

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BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

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JULY 3, 2022

From 2025 onwards, the next generation of BMW e-drives will be manufactured in its engine plant in Steyr, Austria—with both production and development on site—with eventual annual production capacity of more than 600,000 units. The BMW Group’s largest engine plant: Steyr plant in Upper Austria.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling facelited C-Class at Geneva with new engines, plug-in hybrid versions

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Alongside the A-Class, the G-Class and the new four-door Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé, Mercedes-Benz will hold the world premiere of the new facelifted C-Class Saloon and Estate models featuring new gasoline and diesel engines, and plug-in hybrid versions. The facelifted C-Class features a wide range of enhancements.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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MAHLE wins series order from DEUTZ for development and supply of components for hydrogen engines

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JULY 12, 2023

MAHLE has received a series order from engine manufacturer DEUTZ for the development and supply of components for hydrogen engines. units consisting of the piston, the piston ring pack and the piston pin—which DEUTZ plans to use in stationary hydrogen engines for the first time from the end of 2024. Sebastian C.

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Höegh Autoliners signs Letter of Intent with China Merchants Heavy Industry to build ammonia-ready Aurora class vessels

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OCTOBER 2, 2021

CMHI) to build a series of its multi-fuel and ammonia-ready Aurora class vessels. The Aurora class has DNV’s new “ammonia-ready” notation, which makes it the first in the segment to be ready for operation on carbon-neutral ammonia. We are excited to have secured delivery of the first Aurora class vessel already by 2024.

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China Industrial Industry Building

Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

Hyundai Heavy verifies performance of 1.5MW-class LNG/hydrogen engine

ClearFlame Engine Technologies completes on-road demo of Class 8 truck with Cummins X15 running E98 ethanol

Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

Ballard & First Mode sign order for 30 additional hydrogen fuel cells for ultra-class mining trucks; 3MW

LiquidPiston introduces XTS-210 25hp heavy-fueled rotary engine; 1/5th size & weight of current diesel piston engines of same power

WinGD and HSD Engine collaborate to deliver methanol-fueled two-stroke engines

Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG

UK consortium developing biogas and hydrogen dual-fuel Class 66 locomotive

Airbus developing hydrogen fuel cell engine

Royal Caribbean Group to use trio of power sources on next class of ships: fuel cell, battery, dual fuel engines

LiquidPiston awarded $9M contract from DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for compact efficient heavy-fueled rotary engine program

MAN supplying mixed medium- and high-speed engines for hybrid foundation/wind turbine installation vessels

2022 Rogue to feature Nissan’s all-new 1.5-liter VC-Turbo variable compression engine

Commercially operated Wärtsilä engine runs on 25 vol% hydrogen blend

BMW Group to lead €19.5M HyCET project consortium on hydrogen combustion engine trucks

Oregon State partnering with Daimler on fuel-cell electric Class 8 truck for SuperTruck 3

US Army awards Cummins $87M contract to deliver the opposed-piston Advanced Combat Engine

Rolls-Royce announces biggest ever order of Trent XWB-97 engines as Air India signs MOU for 68 (+ 20 options) & 12 Trent XWB-84 engines

Hyliion delivers first of three hybrid Class 8 trucks to Penske Truck Leasing

Rolls-Royce supplying two mtu gas engines for first LNG-hybrid tugboat

Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

WAVE Integrates First Wireless Charging in Kenworth Class 6 Electric Trucks

Magna to engineer and produce new off-road EV for INEOS Automotive in 2026

ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

Plug Power partners with Lightning Systems on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered Class 6 trucks for logistics industry; “middle-mile” solution

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class PHEV produces 14.1-36.2% lower CO2 emissions that predecessor

Mercedes OM 656 diesel now available in G-Class in G 350 d

Cummins to acquire 50% of Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises; CNG storage for Class 6-8 vehicles

Project Triumph TE-1 prototype revealed; Williams Advanced Engineering battery system

Endera launches new electric powertrain for Class 3 and 4 commercial vehicles

Matson takes delivery of first dual-fuel Kanaloa-Class con-ro vessel Lurline

Battle Motors acquires Crane Carrier Company; Class 7 and 8 vocational truck electrification

Crazy Diamond Performance developing new supercharged CNG engine for Class 6 heavy-duty vehicles

Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

Mercedes-Benz introducing A- and B-Class plug-in hybrid models

ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

DOE awards $5M to Achates Power to develop next-generation medium-duty opposed-piston engine for commercial vehicles

BMW to produce next-gen e-drives at Steyr engine plant; more than 600k units per year

Mercedes-Benz unveiling facelited C-Class at Geneva with new engines, plug-in hybrid versions

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

MAHLE wins series order from DEUTZ for development and supply of components for hydrogen engines

Höegh Autoliners signs Letter of Intent with China Merchants Heavy Industry to build ammonia-ready Aurora class vessels

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