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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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announced the development of a hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications based on fuel cell technology for automobiles, as part of efforts to offer environment-friendly powertrain solutions. Furthermore, the company plans to expand the technology for a variety of applications and deployments. Yanmar Holdings Co.,

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Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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Previous generation methanol vehicles faced difficulties with cold starts but with Geely Auto’s NordThor Power (previously called Leishen Power) hybrid technology and the latest generation methanol powertrains, issues with extreme cold environment performance have been eliminated, the company said.

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EPRI-NRDC report finds widespread vehicle electrification and a cleaner grid could lead to substantial cuts in GHG by 2050

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Use of electric vehicles would achieve greater reductions in GHG emissions, corresponding to the rate that the electric grid becomes cleaner, through greater reliance on renewables and low- and non-emitting generation. This research points to the importance of two fundamental and parallel trends in energy and the environment.

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Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point

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The Yes Men are a duo of pranksters who have targeted several large companies in the past, mostly to bring attention to the environmental wrongdoings of these companies. This isn’t the first time activists have targeted Toyota , as the company has positioned itself as one of the largest global entities against climate action.

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Transient Plasma Systems says advances are bringing plasma ignition technology closer to commercialization

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Traditional ignition systems when used to enhance internal combustion engine (ICE) efficiency and lower emissions are handicapped with high energy consumption and poor durability leading to an unattractive cost of ownership. TPS ignition system. it is vital that the transportation world continues to improve the combustion engine technology.

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How the Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Changing the World

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More countries are setting aggressive targets to phase out internal combustion engines and replace them with EVs. Impact On the Car Industry The car industry has been around for a long time, and many businesses and companies have developed around the industry. Here is how EVs are changing the world.

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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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Hyundai Motor Company plans to introduce 18 models by 2025. This new development plan also represents the next step for Hyundai Motor Group toward realizing a cleaner environment via advanced eco-friendly vehicles. —John Juriga, director, Powertrains, Hyundai America Technical Center, Hyundai Motor Group. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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