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DOE’s Manufacturing Institute to award $35M to support R&D in recycling, reuse and remanufacturing

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Reducing EMbodied-Energy and Decreasing Emissions (REMADE) Manufacturing Institute announced approximately $35 million to support research and development (R&D) that will enable US manufacturers to increase the recovery, recycling, reuse, and remanufacturing of plastics, metals, electronic waste, and fibers.

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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Tenneco has established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell.

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Ford cuts manufacturing energy use 22% in 6 years; targeting additional 25% Drop by 2016

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Ford has reduced the amount of energy required to produce each vehicle in its manufacturing facilities by 22% in the last six years. The amount of electricity used to produce each vehicle in Ford’s manufacturing facilities has been reduced by about 800 kilowatt-hours—from 3,576 kWh in 2006 to 2,778 kWh in 2011.

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DOE awarding up to $7M to 8 universities for co-optimization of fuels and engines: Co-Optima

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This will provide the information needed to understand how these blends burn compared to traditional petroleum-based fuels to help design cleaner, more efficient combustion engines. University of Michigan. The data gained from the model can help maximize alternative fuel performance and will be used to guide engine manufacturers.

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GM installs Tracking Solar Tree charging canopy in Warren

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The Tracking Solar Tree is located at GM Company Vehicle Operations in Warren, Michigan. This solar tree is an ideal addition because not only does it provide a space to charge our electric vehicles, but it’s another step in our journey toward cleaner energy use. Chevy Volts beneath the Solar Tree. Click to enlarge.

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Michigan Works To Make Natural Gas Vehicle Fueling Easier

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It burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in lower tailpipe emissions. So why haven't manufacturers begun rolling out new models powered by. When it comes to motor fuels, natural gas may be one of the best alternatives to gasoline on the market today.

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U-M study: When, where, how electric delivery vehicles are charged has big impact on GHGs

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Now, a study from University of Michigan researchers shows that when, where and how those fleet vehicles are charged can greatly impact their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2019, Amazon announced plans to obtain 100,000 electric delivery vehicles. UPS has ordered 10,000 of them and FedEx plans to be fully electric by 2040.

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