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LiquidPiston introduces XTS-210 25hp heavy-fueled rotary engine; 1/5th size & weight of current diesel piston engines of same power

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APRIL 4, 2023

LiquidPiston, an innovator of compact and efficient engine technology and hybrid power systems, intends to commercialize the XTS-210, a 25-horsepower, two-stroke, supercharged, liquid-cooled, 210cc rotary engine. XTS-210 engine core (left) compared to 25 hp Kohler KDW1003 (right). Earlier post.)

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

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JUNE 2, 2022

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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Nidec Leroy-Somer to develop electric motors for future Airbus hydrogen fuel cell engine

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Nidec Leroy-Somer has signed an agreement with Airbus to develop an electric motor for Airbus’ hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine prototype, as part of Airbus’ ambition to bring the first zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz presents prototype Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine; multi-power distribution

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APRIL 20, 2023

At this year’s demopark open-air exhibition, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a prototype of the Unimog based on the U 430 with hydrogen-powered combustion engine as part of the publicly funded “WaVe” project. The hydrogen engine is provided by Keyou and is equipped with H2PFI injectors made by Hoerbiger.

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Cummins to launch new X10 engine in N America in 2026; next in the fuel-agnostic series

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Cummins will launch the next engine in the fuel-agnostic series, the X10, in North America in 2026. This engine, named as part of the X engine family, is positioned to replace both the L9 and the X12 with the versatility to serve both medium- and heavy-duty applications. Fuel Agnostic Platform. Additionally, the B6.7

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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. The memorandum of understanding between Daimler Truck AG and Cummins makes engine production at the Mannheim location fit for the future and at the same time strengthens our competitiveness. Daimler Truck AG and Cummins Inc.

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ElectraMeccanica and Tevva to merge; targeting electric commercial trucks in UK, Europe and US

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AUGUST 16, 2023

ElectraMeccanica , a designer and assembler of electric vehicles, and Tevva , a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, have entered into a definitive agreement, pursuant to which ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have agreed to combine by way of a British Columbia statutory plan of arrangement.

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Daimler Truck and Cummins sign global framework agreement for cooperation in medium-duty commercial vehicle engines

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AUGUST 9, 2021

announced in February that they would enter into a global strategic partnership for medium-duty engines. Under the strategic partnership, Cummins will invest in the further development of the medium-duty engine platform and its global production and delivery starting in the second half of the decade for Daimler Trucks & Buses.

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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

According to DTF’s analysis of S&P Global Mobility TIPNet Vehicles in Operation Data as of December 2022: Diesel dominates the trucking sector: For the largest commercial trucks (Class 8) in operation that are 2010 or later model years, 95.4% For the entire (Class 3-8) commercial truck population of more than 15 million vehicles, 75.6%

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Nuvera Fuel Cells announces commercial availability of E-45 fuel cell system

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of fuel cell power solutions for motive applications, announced that its Nuvera E-45 fuel cell system is now commercially available. —Matt Weig, fuel cell engine product manager. Nuvera is also working on development of a Chinese fuel cell transit bus platform.

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Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

earlier known as Synthetic Genomics, has signed a joint development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) with the intent to bring Viridos’ low-carbon intensity algae biofuels toward commercial levels. Viridos Inc., Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The development partnership has continued over the years.

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Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

Extending vehicle life and usage is at the heart of the Stellantis Circular Economy Business Unit, which is leading the initiative in collaboration with the Commercial Vehicle Business Unit and the Stellantis Ventures Studio. —Xavier Peugeot, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit. Stellantis N.V.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers, and fuel providers. The commencement of ClearFlame’s first pilot fleet trial with Beck’s, highlighting strong interest from commercial fleets.

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EVR Motors signs fourth commercial agreement in India and establishes Indian manufacturing facility

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JANUARY 31, 2023

The agreement with RSB is EVR’s fourth commercial agreement in India signed during the past eight months. Both the RSB Group and EKA Mobility agreements see EVR developing electric motors for Light Commercial Vehicles using its Trapezoidal Stator RFPM (TS-RFPM) topology.

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

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MARCH 20, 2020

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) unveiled the e-BULLI. To convert an historic Bulli over to a drive system producing zero emissions, VWCV engineers and designers formed a team along with drive system experts from Volkswagen Group Components and the eClassics company, which specialises in electric car conversions.

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Volta/Imogen collaboration awarded $12M in ARPA-E funding to commercialize next-generation fast charging technology

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The project seeks to develop and commercialize the next generation of domestically manufactured DC Fast Charging (DCFC) technology in support of the federal government’s clean energy and climate priorities. SCALEUP selectees demonstrate a viable path to commercial deployment and the ability to attract private sector investments.

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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

It has been demonstrated that these advanced anodes can be paired with any commercial cathode material, resulting in significant improvements in cell energy density, power density, cycle life and charge rate. Group14 intends to build two 2,000 ton per year commercial manufacturing modules. ICL-IP America Inc. ICL-IP America Inc.

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MAHLE wins series order from DEUTZ for development and supply of components for hydrogen engines

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JULY 12, 2023

MAHLE has received a series order from engine manufacturer DEUTZ for the development and supply of components for hydrogen engines. units consisting of the piston, the piston ring pack and the piston pin—which DEUTZ plans to use in stationary hydrogen engines for the first time from the end of 2024. Sebastian C.

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Airbus installs first 3D-printed titanium part on series-production commercial aircraft; part manufactured by Arconic

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Airbus and Arconic, a global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing company, have achieved a 3D printing first—the installation of a 3D printed titanium bracket on a series production Airbus commercial aircraft, the A350 XWB.

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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. They could also back up or temporarily replace grid-sourced electricity for residential and small commercial enterprises at times of power disruption. This version of the MPG is expected to first be demonstrated in mid-2022.

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MAN presents hydrogen roadmap; use in fuel cells and combustion engines

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OCTOBER 20, 2020

MAN is testing both the use of a fuel cell and an H 2 combustion engine. The hydrogen combustion engine, on the other hand, offers a more readily available and robust solution thanks to the well-known basic technology and could thus serve as a bridging technology. The aim is to test the entire hydrogen ecosystem in transport logistics.

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Rolls-Royce is releasing mtu rail engines for use with sustainable fuels. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. Series 1600 and versions of Series 4000 engines will follow in the near future.

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Hyundai outlines broad hydrogen strategy; focus on commercial vehicles; cost parity with BEVs by 2030

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Group said it will electrify all new commercial vehicle models—featuring fuel cell electric or battery electric powertrains, as well as the application of fuel cell systems—by 2028. Through ongoing R&D gains, engineering teams for the Group have been able to reduce fuel cell costs significantly over the last 20 years.

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Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Empa, together with FPT Motorenforschung AG Arbon, Politechnico di Milano, lubricant manufacturer Motorex and other partners, is exporing the use of DME as a fuel for heavy-duty engines. A DME test engine has been in operation on a dynamometer in Empa’s Automotive Powertrains Technologies Laboratory. Image: Empa. —Patrik Soltic.

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DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

It has been demonstrated that these advanced anodes can be paired with any commercial cathode material, resulting in significant improvements in cell energy density, power density, cycle life and charge rate. Group14 intends to build two 2,000 ton per year commercial manufacturing modules. ICL-IP America Inc. ICL-IP America Inc.

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DoD to prototype commercial hybrid conversion kits for tactical vehicles; XL Fleet and Volta Power

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The US Army’s Project Manager Transportation Systems (PM TS), part of Program Executive Office for Combat Support & Combat Service Support (PEO CS&CSS), has partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype a hybrid conversion kit for tactical vehicles. This results in significant fuel consumption while the vehicle idles.

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Nuvera boosts fuel cell engine test capabilities

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FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, a provider of fuel cell power solutions for motive applications, has expanded its hydrogen fuel cell engine testing capabilities with the commissioning of a large-scale durability test facility in Italy. The new automated facility, located at the SIAD S.p.A. —Giampaolo Sibilia, director of Nuvera EU operations.

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Reaction Engines and Rolls-Royce partner on high-speed aircraft systems; hybrid-electric systems

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AUGUST 25, 2020

Reaction Engines Ltd and Rolls-Royce plc announced a new strategic partnership agreement to develop high-speed aircraft propulsion systems and explore applications for Reaction Engines’ thermal management technology within civil and defence aerospace gas turbine engines and hybrid-electric systems.

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De Havilland Canada and ZeroAvia to develop hydrogen-electric engine program for Dash 8-400 aircraft; line-fit and retrofit

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

As part of the MOU, De Havilland Canada will be issued options to purchase 50 ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engines. As part of the program, ZeroAvia will develop a flight demonstrator, with De Havilland Canada’s support, using a Dash 8-400 aircraft to aid certification and showcase the operational and commercial potential of the engine.

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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. The next set of requirements, known as Euro VII for heavy-duty trucks, is targeted for the second part of the decade.

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MTU Aero Engines and MT Aerospace develop fuel system for liquid hydrogen

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JUNE 21, 2023

MTU Aero Engines and aerospace company MT Aerospace are jointly developing a complete liquid hydrogen fuel system for commercial aviation. The two companies began jointly developing the LH2 fuel system for commercial aviation applications about three years ago. The first application will be MTU’s Flying Fuel Cell. Earlier post.)

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Bosch launches new compact electric drive module for light commercial vehicles; debuts at Daimler Truck

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Bosch is starting volume production of a new drive unit consisting of an electric motor and an integrated inverter for light commercial vehicles. The Bosch engineers based the design of the electric motor and the inverter on technology used in the passenger car segment. Even at a vehicle weight of 8.5

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

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Cummins announced that its hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) program is beginning development of a medium-duty 6.7-liter liter and a heavy-duty 15-liter engine. We’ve established significant goals as part of our PLANET 2050 sustainability strategy, including a target of zero emissions. The development of the 6.7-liter

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Viritech and Reaction Engines partner on more efficient hydrogen fuel cell vehicle powertrains

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JULY 19, 2022

UK-based Viritech, a developer of advanced hydrogen fuel cell powertrains, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Reaction Engines , a developer of space access and sustainable technologies including thermal management technology, to support the development of more efficient powertrains for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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H2FLY announces new generation of high-altitude fuel cell system for commercial aircraft

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JUNE 19, 2023

H2FLY ( earlier post ) announced the next generation of its proprietary fuel cell system H175—a high-performance and modular power unit designed to be used in commercial aircraft applications. H2FLY was founded by five engineers from the German Aerospace Center in Stuttgart and the University of Ulm.

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Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave partner to advance towards full aluminum circularity in commercial aviation

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JUNE 20, 2023

Constellium SE and TARMAC Aerosave , a company dedicated to storage, maintenance and recycling of aicraft and engines (CFM56 & Leap), will explore the development of technologies and processes to recover aluminum from end-of-life aircraft, and reutilize it within the aerospace value chain, while maintaining material properties and performance.

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Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

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APRIL 5, 2023

Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, has begun construction of a second commercial-scale US Battery Active Materials (BAM-2) factory in Moses Lake, WA, in support of domestic efforts to advance the electric vehicle (EV) market.

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DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault on lightweight and decomplexed PHEV fuel tank

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

DSM Engineering Materials has partnered with Renault to create an industry-first lightweight solution for hybrid vehicle fuel tanks. The fuel tank is designed and manufactured by DSM Engineering Material project partners RM Technologies and MTS France.

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

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Advanced ignition technologies, such as those offered by TPS, have been widely recognized as enablers to achieving higher combustion efficiency and lower emissions for gasoline-powered engines. The keys to commercialization have been demonstrating cost, size and optimized energy consumption in line with automotive requirements.

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Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic ( earlier post ) into auto parts manufactured by Motherson Group for the automotive industry. Adding as little as 10% UBQ GHG to a part can immediately transform it into a carbon-neutral product. Polymers typically emit 1.9

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Merchants Fleet intends to buy 12,600 electric light commercial vehicles from GM’s BrightDrop

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Merchants is working with BrightDrop to procure 12,600 BrightDrop EV600s, an all-new, electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges. Earlier post.). The EV600 is powered by the Ultium battery system and combines zero-emissions driving with segment-leading safety features.

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Ricardo, Achates Power developing next-gen OP GCI engines for LDVs

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JULY 12, 2023

Ricardo is working in collaboration with Achates Power to develop the next generation of opposed-piston (OP) gasoline compression ignition (GCI) engines for light duty vehicles in a multi-phased project (BERYL), funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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CoFlow Jet signs JOA with NASA to commercialize deflected slip-stream technology for eV/STOL

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MARCH 1, 2022

CoFlow Jet, LLC, an engineering and technology company specializing in active flow control using coflow jet (CFJ) technology for aerospace applications, has entered a Joint Ownership Agreement (JOA) with NASA to commercialize the deflected slip-stream (DSS) technology enabled by co-flow jet flow control.

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Desktop Metal qualifies 4140 low-alloy steel for high-volume additive manufacturing of end-use parts with the Production System

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JUNE 8, 2021

Desktop Metal is the first and only company to qualify 4140 low-alloy steel for use with metal binder jetting systems, enabling its use in mass production end-use part applications. 4140 provides excellent strength and hardness, which is essential for the spline teeth that connect this part to the rest of its assembly.

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LiquidPiston introduces XTS-210 25hp heavy-fueled rotary engine; 1/5th size & weight of current diesel piston engines of same power

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

Nidec Leroy-Somer to develop electric motors for future Airbus hydrogen fuel cell engine

Mercedes-Benz presents prototype Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine; multi-power distribution

Cummins to launch new X10 engine in N America in 2026; next in the fuel-agnostic series

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

ElectraMeccanica and Tevva to merge; targeting electric commercial trucks in UK, Europe and US

Daimler Truck and Cummins sign global framework agreement for cooperation in medium-duty commercial vehicle engines

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

Nuvera Fuel Cells announces commercial availability of E-45 fuel cell system

Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

EVR Motors signs fourth commercial agreement in India and establishes Indian manufacturing facility

VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

Volta/Imogen collaboration awarded $12M in ARPA-E funding to commercialize next-generation fast charging technology

DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

MAHLE wins series order from DEUTZ for development and supply of components for hydrogen engines

Airbus installs first 3D-printed titanium part on series-production commercial aircraft; part manufactured by Arconic

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

MAN presents hydrogen roadmap; use in fuel cells and combustion engines

Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

Hyundai outlines broad hydrogen strategy; focus on commercial vehicles; cost parity with BEVs by 2030

Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

DOE awarding $1.16B to 9 battery component manufacturing projects as part of $2.8B funding

DoD to prototype commercial hybrid conversion kits for tactical vehicles; XL Fleet and Volta Power

Nuvera boosts fuel cell engine test capabilities

Reaction Engines and Rolls-Royce partner on high-speed aircraft systems; hybrid-electric systems

De Havilland Canada and ZeroAvia to develop hydrogen-electric engine program for Dash 8-400 aircraft; line-fit and retrofit

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

MTU Aero Engines and MT Aerospace develop fuel system for liquid hydrogen

Bosch launches new compact electric drive module for light commercial vehicles; debuts at Daimler Truck

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

Viritech and Reaction Engines partner on more efficient hydrogen fuel cell vehicle powertrains

H2FLY announces new generation of high-altitude fuel cell system for commercial aircraft

Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave partner to advance towards full aluminum circularity in commercial aviation

Group14 Technologies begins construction of second commercial-scale silicon battery materials plant

DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault on lightweight and decomplexed PHEV fuel tank

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

Motherson Group collaborating with UBQ to bring carbon-negative thermoplastics into auto parts

Merchants Fleet intends to buy 12,600 electric light commercial vehicles from GM’s BrightDrop

Ricardo, Achates Power developing next-gen OP GCI engines for LDVs

CoFlow Jet signs JOA with NASA to commercialize deflected slip-stream technology for eV/STOL

Desktop Metal qualifies 4140 low-alloy steel for high-volume additive manufacturing of end-use parts with the Production System

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