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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Volvo Trucks presents heavy-duty electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional transport

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To explore and demonstrate the possibilities, Volvo Trucks has developed electric concept trucks for construction operations and regional distribution. With our concept trucks, we aim to explore and demonstrate different solutions for the future while evaluating the level of interest in the market and in society.

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HyMethShip seeks to fuel ship engines with hydrogen from methanol

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In this concept, the ship is refueled with methanol at port. The methanol is mixed with water, then evaporated by applying heat and fed into the preheated reactor, where the mix of methanol and water is converted into hydrogen and CO 2. in Innsbruck operated the small-scale testing facility to validate the underlying technical process.

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MAN ES and research partners to develop methanol retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines; CliNeR-ECo

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The three-year research project, ‘ CliNeR-ECo ’, is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) with initial work having already commenced at the beginning of 2023. For us, the path to the decarbonization of the maritime economy begins with the switch to climate-neutral fuels.

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Volkswagen combines XL1 powertrain with up! for the twin up! concept plug-in diesel hybrid; 214 mpg

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concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. An exhaust gas recirculation system, oxidation catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter are used to reduce emissions values. and user control, status display and climate control functions on the concept car were implemented entirely in digital form. Click to enlarge.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. If the near zero technologies outlined in this paper are developed in the time frame described herein, they will dramatically enhance the state’s ability to meet air quality standards and climate protection objectives. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Continental reports successful testing of diesel blends with 15% OME synthetic fuel

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Our objective is to create a transition phase in which normal driving does not contribute to climate change. This opens the door for alternative strategies for the engine operation, including new engine concepts and exhaust gas aftertreatment systems. We have made most progress with OME for diesel applications. Wachtmeister G.

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