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DOE awards $4M to two DME projects

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Oberon Fuels, the first company to produce renewable DME (rDME) in the US, is a supporting partner. The partners will use the funding to develop new technologies to deliver efficient engine operations with near-zero emissions. We are honored to partner with the recipients of DOE awards. —Rebecca Boudreaux, Ph.D.,

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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. Under Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030, Mazda aims to reduce corporate average well-to-wheel carbon dioxide emissions to 50% of 2010 levels by 2030, and achieve a 90% reduction by 2050.

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Toyota Joint-venture engine plant in China begins production of advanced four-cylinder engines

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Ltd (GTE), a joint venture company established with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. The AR is an advanced engine that offers improved fuel efficiency despite its larger displacement, along with higher maximum output, cleaner emissions, and lower noise output. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced that GAC Toyota Engine Co.

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New Icon-class ships from Royal Caribbean to be powered by LNG with 2022 delivery; testing hydrogen fuel cells in 2017

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The newest class of ships from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and likely will introduce the use of fuel cell technology, ushering in a new era of shipbuilding that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The ships will join the fleet of Royal Caribbean International. billion, $0.5

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Propel Fuels expands retail sales of drop-in renewable diesel across Southern California; $2.59/gallon

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Propel customers have also provided overwhelmingly positive feedback on the fuel, validating HPR’s performance and value to drivers, according to the company. In addition to new retail locations, Propel has launched Diesel HPR commercial and bulk availability for business and government fleets statewide.

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Carnival Cruise Line signs agreement with Shell to fuel North America’s first LNG-powered cruise ships

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The two new Carnival Cruise Line vessels will be fully powered by LNG both while in port and at sea—an industry first and an environmental breakthrough that will improve air quality with cleaner emissions and produce the most efficient ships in company history.

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DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy

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The new sensor, which is located in front of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and used to control temperature for DPF regeneration, helps reduce harmful diesel emissions and improves fuel efficiency by enabling more precise control of aftertreatment systems.

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