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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

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JULY 11, 2023

Analysis of a study by S&P Global Mobility shows the number of new near-zero emission diesel trucks on the road in the US increased 10.2% Near-zero emission trucks are advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years. are electric, and the remainder are gasoline or other fuels. are CNG, 0.3%

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Diesel Commercial Emissions District of Columbia

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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JULY 14, 2022

Diesel is the predominant technology in commercial trucking, school, and transit bus sectors, according to the Diesel Technology Forum’s analysis of data sourced from S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data of vehicles in operation for Class 3-8 as of December 2021. Electric and other categories each register less than 1%.

Diesel

Diesel Fleet Commercial District of Columbia

Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

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DECEMBER 6, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has demonstrated cylinder deactivation (CDA) as an effective technology for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. New emissions regulations spearheaded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.

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Eaton Emissions Exhaust Commercial

Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

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JUNE 30, 2022

Cummins and Komatsu, a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Additionally, Komatsu intends to explore further possibilities in zero emissions mining haul truck development.

Emissions

Emissions Hydrogen Gas-Electric Diesel

NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

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AUGUST 14, 2020

NYK Line, Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU), and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) signed a joint R&D agreement for the commercialization of an ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier (AFAGC) that would use ammonia as the main fuel, in addition to an ammonia floating storage and regasification barge (A-FSRB).

Gas

Gas Commercial Fuel Mariner

Commercially operated Wärtsilä engine runs on 25 vol% hydrogen blend

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MARCH 24, 2023

The Wärtsilä 50SG is a four-stroke, spark-ignited gas engine generating set. This is the largest commercially operated grid-connected flexible balancing engine ever to run on a hydrogen fuel blend, representing therefore a world-first achievement. Throughout the testing period, the Wärtsilä engine continued to supply power to the grid.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine Commercial EPRI

Rio Tinto Alma smelter site for first commercial demo of ELYSIS GHG-free aluminum smelting technology

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APRIL 21, 2021

ELYSIS has selected the Alma smelter, operated by Rio Tinto in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, for the first installation and demonstration of its inert anode technology at a commercial size of 450 kiloamperes (kA)—a common capacity for modern, full-scale smelters. Earlier post.). It is also! Source: Alcoa. Earlier post.).

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Commercial Molten Salt France Carbon

GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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JANUARY 20, 2022

GM announced new commercial applications of its HYDROTEC fuel cell technology. These fuel cell generators could ultimately replace gas- and diesel-burning generators with fewer emissions at worksites, buildings, movie sets, data centers, outdoor concerts and festivals. Mobile Power Generator.

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GM Commercial Fuel MPG

IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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JULY 4, 2022

As the world contends with a global energy crisis, nuclear power has the potential to play a significant role in helping countries to securely transition to energy systems dominated by renewables, according to a new special report by the IEA. —IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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Russia Power Powered Emissions

Hyliion forms Hypertruck Innovation Council to support development of CNG/RNG-fueled electrified powertrain

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APRIL 11, 2021

Representing more than 100,000 Class 8 commercial trucks globally, the Council will collaborate closely with Hyliion to provide key user insights in the development of the Hypertruck, the company’s electric powertrain for Class 8 commercial trucks.

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Fuel North America Gas-Electric Fleet

Oberon Fuels starts commercial production of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME)

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JUNE 11, 2021

Oberon Fuels, producer of clean-burning dimethyl ether (DME) transportation fuel, has begun production of the first renewable DME (rDME) in the United States, and the only current commercial production of this in the world. It is the first time this feedstock has been used to make rDME at commercial scale.

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Renewable Commercial Fuel Production

Volvo Group and Westport sign LOI to form JV to advance commercialization and adoption of HPDI

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JULY 20, 2023

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to establish a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and global adoption of Westport’s HPDI (High Pressure Direct Injection) fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications.

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Volvo Commercial Diesel Hydrogen

Daimler Truck and Cummins enter strategic partnership for medium-duty commercial vehicle engines

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engine systems. We are pleased to announce this important strategic partnership with Daimler to provide the medium-duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses in global markets. Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc.

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Engine Commercial Vehicles North America

Commercial vehicle executives urge CA Governor to provide more funding for zero- and near-zero emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment

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JANUARY 8, 2020

In a letter sent in late December, 11 senior executives from the US commercial vehicle industry urged California Governor Newsom to make a strong statement in his 2020-21 budget by allocating more funds for zero- and near-zero emission trucks, buses, and non-road equipment. —Letter to Gov.

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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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JUNE 9, 2022

The world cannot transition to widespread electric vehicle adoption overnight, despite the ambition and commitments of automakers and legislators. These test results, along with our significant progress in reducing cost, size and energy consumption of the TPS ignition system, demonstrate its nearing commercialization.

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Emissions Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Electra raises $85M to advance Low-Temperature Iron process; electrochemical refining at 60?C

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Electra has raised $85 million to produce Low-Temperature Iron (LTI) from commercial and low-grade ores using zero-carbon intermittent electricity. Electra’s process emits zero carbon dioxide emissions and carries zero green premium, meaning it will cost the same or less than existing production methods powered by fossil fuels.

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Coal Boston Carbon Green

ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat in joint development agreement to advance atmospheric carbon capture technology

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JUNE 28, 2019

ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat signed a joint development agreement to advance technology that can capture and concentrate carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources, including power plants, and the atmosphere. During the process only steam and electricity are consumed, without the creation of emissions or other effluents.

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Carbon Global Climate Change 2000

Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

This material will be used in the steelmaking process to offset other high-quality metallics that come with higher greenhouse gas emissions. The process developed by Electra produces Low-Temperature Iron (LTI) from commercial and low-grade ores using zero-carbon intermittent electricity.

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Carbon Companies Colorado Coal

Siemens Energy secures 50 MW electrolyzer order from European Energy for first large-scale eMethanol project

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MARCH 3, 2022

European Energy , a Danish developer and operator of green energy projects, has ordered a 50 MW electrolyzer from Siemens Energy for use in developing the first large-scale commercial e-Methanol production facility. Start of commercial methanol production is planned for second half of 2023.

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Energy Denmark Gas-Electric Fuel

Eaton introduces set of products to reduce vapor emissions during refueling; LEV III regulations

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JANUARY 14, 2021

Power management company Eaton has introduced a complete suite of solutions from its Vehicle Group to reduce vapor emissions produced during the refueling of gasoline-powered vehicles. This leakage occurs in all gasoline-powered vehicles, including passenger cars and an increasing number of small- and mid-sized commercial vehicles.

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Eaton Emissions Gasoline-Electric Production

Alcoa exploring technology to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining; MVR powered by renewable energy

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MAY 21, 2021

The development project has the potential to reduce carbon emissions in the alumina refining process significantly. Alcoa of Australia is currently conducting technical and commercial studies to adapt MVR technology to refining. Total project cost is US$21.9 million (A$28.2

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Renewable Carbon Emissions Energy

UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people. The pandemic caused job losses and a disruption to global supply chains.

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Sustainable Transportation Transportation Emissions Climate

Amogy presents retrofitted 2018 Freightliner Cascadia powered by ammonia-to-power system

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JANUARY 18, 2023

a developer of ammonia power solutions, announced the successful testing of the first ammonia-powered, zero-emission semi truck. Following an eight-minute-long fueling, the semi truck, having 900 kWh of total stored net electric energy, was tested for several hours on the campus of Stony Brook University. Amogy Inc.,

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Power Powered 2018 Hydrogen

Navigant expects global share of electric buses to grow to nearly 33% by 2030

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The global medium- and heavy-duty bus market has been dominated by internal combustion engine vehicles. However, Navigant says, the adoption of electric buses (e-buses) will continue to rise as battery prices decline and a greater importance is placed on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.

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Global North America Alternative Fuels Fleet

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. Together, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels.

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EPA Light Standards Emissions

Shell introduces new lifecycle approach to cut carbon footprint of aviation lubricants

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JULY 16, 2023

Shell Aviation has introduced a new lifecycle sustainability approach for its AeroShell aviation lubricants to avoid, reduce and then compensate for lifecycle carbon emissions, improving aircraft performance while helping customers meet their net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) or carbon emissions ambitions.

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Carbon Oil Emissions Renewable

Anellotech planning commercial Bio-TCat plant based on progress in development program

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

Sustainable technology company Anellotech confirmed significant progress in its Bio-TCat technology development program and has begun planning for scale-up design and engineering of a commercial plant with its process development and design partner IFPEN and commercialization, engineering, and licensing partner Axens.

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Commercial Georgia Polymer Renewable

Hiringa Energy and Mitsui & Co. to pursue hydrogen-related commercial projects in New Zealand

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JUNE 26, 2020

New Zealand’s first company dedicated to the supply of green hydrogen, Hiringa Energy, and global trading and investment enterprise, Mitsui & Co. have signed a strategic alliance agreement to pursue jointly hydrogen-related commercial projects in New Zealand. Hiringa Energy is developing hydrogen production projects using electrolysis.

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New Zealand Hydrogen Commercial Energy

SK invests in Fulcrum BioEnergy to accelerate production of low-carbon fuel from waste

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DECEMBER 17, 2021

Fulcrum produce biofuel on a commercial scale by chemically converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into transportation fuels. has been expanding investments in green businesses and technologies to achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in response to global climate change. Founded in Pleasanton, Calif.,

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Waste Carbon Fuel Production

Chart Industries and Nikola execute strategic partnership for hydrogen-related equipment

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APRIL 3, 2023

Nikola has recently signed purchase orders with Chart for multiple liquid hydrogen storage tanks, mobile and modular refueling stations, and liquid hydrogen transport trailers to meet Nikola’s needs for deploying the Nikola Tre hydrogen electric vehicles to support key customers and advance the efforts to decarbonize the transport sector.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Industrial Industry Purchase

California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

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AUGUST 14, 2019

The California Air Resources Board’s latest state inventory of greenhouse gas emissions shows that California’s GHG emissions continue to decrease. Trends in California GHG Emissions. Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. Overview of GHG Emissions from the Transportation Sector.

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2017 2016 Transportation Emissions

Stanford researchers make ammonia from air and water microdroplets

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MAY 1, 2023

Water (H 2 O) microdroplets are sprayed onto a magnetic iron oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ) and Nafion-coated graphite mesh using compressed N 2 or air as the nebulizing gas. This gas–liquid–solid heterogeneous catalytic system synthesizes ammonia in 0.2 The conversion rate reaches 32.9 ± 1.38

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Water F-150 Low Cost Gas-Electric

Cummins beginning development of medium-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engines; H2-ICE program

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

We’ve established significant goals as part of our PLANET 2050 sustainability strategy, including a target of zero emissions. Reducing well-to-wheels carbon emissions requires innovation of both energy sources and power solutions. The development of the 6.7-liter

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Hydrogen Engine Gas-Electric Carbon

Honda begins operation of stationary fuel cell power station on Torrance campus

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MARCH 5, 2023

marking the company's first step toward future commercialization of zero-emission backup power generation. The initiative leverages Honda's hydrogen fuel cell technology expertise and contributes to the company's global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050. m 2 Approx.

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Honda Fuel Power Powered

bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

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JULY 7, 2023

Globally, solid waste production totals about 2 billion metric tons annually and is expected to increase to 3.4 Maritime transport represents around 90% of trade worldwide, while producing 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. billion metric tons by 2050.

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Waste Companies Alternative Fuels Convert

Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

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MAY 18, 2021

The FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive is a defining moment for freight rail and will accelerate the industry toward low- to zero-emission locomotives. A fleet of second-generation FLXdrives will be commercialized and could enter supply chain routes in the next few years. —Eric Gebhardt, Wabtec Chief Technology Officer.

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SK E&S, SK Plug Hyverse partner with Korea South-East Power for green hydrogen & green ammonia production

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AUGUST 21, 2022

SK E&S signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK Plug Hyverse and KOEN regarding cooperation for carbon neutrality and the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia which will be consumed for co-firing at KOEN’s natural gas and coal based thermal power plants, by using electrolyzers to be produced in Korea by SK Plug Hyverse.

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Green Hydrogen Plug Power

Loop introduces new 120kW fuel cell system; 60% net system efficiency, much earlier fuel-cost parity with diesel

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Loop Energy, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, unveiled its new 120 kW fuel cell system at IAA Transportation 2022. The 120 kW fuel cell system, the S1200, builds on Loop Energy’s existing technology to provide an additional efficiency gain of 20% when it generates electricity.

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Fuel Diesel Hydrogen Commercial

Suncor and ATCO partner on potential world-scale hydrogen project in Alberta

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MAY 17, 2021

emissions by more than two million tonnes per year, significantly advance Alberta’s hydrogen strategy, generate substantial economic activity and jobs across the province, and make a sizable contribution to Canada’s net zero ambition, the partners said. blue hydrogen”). blue hydrogen”). A sanctioning decision is expected in 2024.

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Hydrogen Oil-Sands Canada Gas-Electric

Rolls-Royce and Alder Fuels to test Alder Green Crude-derived SAF

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

The testing, which will include flight tests on a Rolls-Royce Pearl engine, will evaluate the energy efficiency, emissions criteria, and low-carbon credentials of the SAF produced from Alder Greencrude (AGC). Rolls-Royce has previously committed to ensuring all its Trent and Business Aviation engines are compatible with 100% SAF by 2023.

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Fuel Green Carbon Emissions

Raven SR, Chevron and Hyzon Motors collaborate to produce hydrogen from green waste in Northern California

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Raven SR, a renewable fuels company; Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron USA; and Hyzon Motors are collaborating to commercialize operations of a green waste-to-hydrogen production facility in Richmond intended to supply hydrogen fuel to transportation markets in Northern California.

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Chevron Waste Hydrogen California

American Airlines invests in hydrogen-electric engine developer ZeroAvia; MoU for up to 100 engines

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AUGUST 4, 2022

American Airlines announced an investment in ZeroAvia, a developer of hydrogen-electric aviation. In addition to the investment, a memorandum of understanding provides American the opportunity to order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain development program. Earlier post.)

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Engine Hydrogen USA Electric

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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MARCH 22, 2022

Combining Geely Auto’s two most sustainable and green powertrain technologies, methanol and NordThor Power hybrid technology, the Methanol Hybrid Emgrand brings to the table low operating costs and ultra-low emissions. methanol engine to operate at peak efficiency and lower emissions. The sedan houses a 1.8L From 0-100km/s takes 8.8

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Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries team up to build ships powered by solid oxide fuel cells running on natural gas

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

SHI aims to be the first shipbuilder to deliver a large cargo ship for ocean operation powered by fuel cells running on natural gas. The IMO, an arm of the United Nations, is the global standard-setting agency for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping.

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Gas Industrial Industry Mariner

Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

Commercially operated Wärtsilä engine runs on 25 vol% hydrogen blend

Rio Tinto Alma smelter site for first commercial demo of ELYSIS GHG-free aluminum smelting technology

GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

Hyliion forms Hypertruck Innovation Council to support development of CNG/RNG-fueled electrified powertrain

Oberon Fuels starts commercial production of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME)

Volvo Group and Westport sign LOI to form JV to advance commercialization and adoption of HPDI

Daimler Truck and Cummins enter strategic partnership for medium-duty commercial vehicle engines

Commercial vehicle executives urge CA Governor to provide more funding for zero- and near-zero emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

Electra raises $85M to advance Low-Temperature Iron process; electrochemical refining at 60?C

ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat in joint development agreement to advance atmospheric carbon capture technology

Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

Siemens Energy secures 50 MW electrolyzer order from European Energy for first large-scale eMethanol project

Eaton introduces set of products to reduce vapor emissions during refueling; LEV III regulations

Alcoa exploring technology to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining; MVR powered by renewable energy

UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

Amogy presents retrofitted 2018 Freightliner Cascadia powered by ammonia-to-power system

Navigant expects global share of electric buses to grow to nearly 33% by 2030

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

Shell introduces new lifecycle approach to cut carbon footprint of aviation lubricants

Anellotech planning commercial Bio-TCat plant based on progress in development program

Hiringa Energy and Mitsui & Co. to pursue hydrogen-related commercial projects in New Zealand

SK invests in Fulcrum BioEnergy to accelerate production of low-carbon fuel from waste

Chart Industries and Nikola execute strategic partnership for hydrogen-related equipment

California 2017 GHG inventory shows 1.2% total drop from 2016; transportation sector emissions up 1%

Stanford researchers make ammonia from air and water microdroplets

Cummins beginning development of medium-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engines; H2-ICE program

Honda begins operation of stationary fuel cell power station on Torrance campus

bp ventures invests $10M in waste-to-biomethanol company WasteFuel; offtake MoU

Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive lowered full train fuel consumption by more than 11% in BNSF California pilot

SK E&S, SK Plug Hyverse partner with Korea South-East Power for green hydrogen & green ammonia production

Loop introduces new 120kW fuel cell system; 60% net system efficiency, much earlier fuel-cost parity with diesel

Suncor and ATCO partner on potential world-scale hydrogen project in Alberta

Rolls-Royce and Alder Fuels to test Alder Green Crude-derived SAF

Raven SR, Chevron and Hyzon Motors collaborate to produce hydrogen from green waste in Northern California

American Airlines invests in hydrogen-electric engine developer ZeroAvia; MoU for up to 100 engines

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

Bloom Energy and Samsung Heavy Industries team up to build ships powered by solid oxide fuel cells running on natural gas

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