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Rolls-Royce low-emission combustion system ALECSys enters flight test phase

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The demonstrator took to the skies attached to the Rolls-Royce Boeing 747 Flying Test Bed in Tucson, Arizona. The innovative lean-burn combustion system improves the pre-mixing of fuel and air prior to ignition, enabling cleaner combustion of the fuel, which results in lower NO x and particulate emissions.

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Hyundai Motor signs MOU to commercialize hydrogen fuel-cell-propulsion systems for marine vessels

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The MOU marks a significant milestone for Hyundai Motor as it is the company’s first strategic partnership involving the application of its fuel cell system technology in the shipbuilding industry, spearheading a new generation of seafaring vessels. Hyundai Motor commercialized the Tucson ix35 fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2013.

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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

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Only one in four (24%) say they”re “familiar” (3% very/22% somewhat) with hydrogen fuel cell technology, while most (76%) are not (43% not very/32% not at all familiar – never heard of it). In January 2015, Hyundai became the first automotive company to offer hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to the Canadian public.

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

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Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. The endless hours of research, evaluation and real-world analysis by our engineering community has effectively raised the bar for alternative fuel applications.

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Ryder sees increasing demand for heavy-duty natural gas trucks; expanding California program to other states

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a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 40 highway when running in gasoline mode only. Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V review, Genesis GV60 test, Fisker Ocean price cut: The Week in Reverse

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While the vehicle is in top form, the fueling infrastructure is not. In many places, daytime EV charging is cleaner as utilities load up on renewables like solar. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Studies continue to point out that plug-in hybrids pollute more than their all-electric miles suggest.

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