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Achates near-zero heavy-duty opposed-piston diesel enters fleet service; compliant with 2027 NOx levels

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The cleaner engine is able to deliver ultra-low NO x by managing exhaust gas temperatures to ensure rapid catalyst light-off and by maintaining aftertreatment temperatures at optimum operating conditions in all driving conditions. It also uses existing components and supply chains.

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Building materials recycler switches fleet to Neste renewable diesel

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We have noticed that the exhaust appears cleaner and seems less toxic. With waste and residue as feedstock, the only “new” emissions occur during the production operations, which Neste aims to make carbon-neutral by 2035, and supply chain operations. Our experience has been positive. There’s no change in engine performance.

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PowerDriver simulations predict thermoelectric exhaust waste heat recovery output of 300W, -2.5% in fuel consumption; prototyping begins

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The European Union-funded PowerDriver project—a two-year, €3-million (US$4-million) research project initiated in February 2012 to turn exhaust gas waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric generator (TGEN) technology—has completed simulation work on on a potential automotive application.

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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Therefore, green hydrogen, which is produced from renewable energies and carbon-free by nature, offers great potential for cleaner transportation, especially in sectors difficult to electrify, such as heavy-duty commercial vehicles, on- and off-highway applications, and the industrial and marine sectors.

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Eaton contributing several components to DOE SuperTruck II program

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Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. The $100-million program is funded by the Vehicle Technologies Office of the US DOE and industry partners.

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

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An innovative plug configuration that reduces the breakdown voltage, resulting in significant cost and size reduction of the power supply. We feel confident that our technology is ready to usher in the benefits of lower emissions, and lead the industry’s push toward cleaner mobility.

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Dürr building smart paint shop for JAC plant for electric vehicles in China

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In order to reduce the solvent emissions as much as possible, the exhaust air flow is purified from the clear coat booths as well as the paint mixing rooms. Usually the painting process generates large volumes of exhaust air which contain low amounts of contaminants. There is no need for a trunk opener at the rear. Industry 4.0”