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SwRI-led team achieves 20% improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency with connectivity, automation; ARPA-E NEXTCAR

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We knew these tools had the potential for making a big impact on fuel efficiency. Using a mapping tool like Google Maps, drivers can set their destinations and see routes that may add a couple of minutes to their arrival, but that are more fuel efficient. —Scott Hotz, assistant director of SwRI’s Ann Arbor Technical Center.

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Linear Labs closes $4.5M seed round to fund commercialization of new electric motor technology

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The data has shown that the Linear Labs (LL) configuration is capable of producing nearly 100% more torque and continuous power than its commercial counterparts within the same frame size and geometrical envelope. With virtually no end windings, the LL machine allows for reduced copper losses. kW/kg respectively, at a base speed of 3000 RPM.

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App-based mobile gas station Booster Fuels raises $20M in Series B

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Fuel consumption reached record highs in 2016. While autonomous and electric vehicles are certainly the future, last year more than 99% of all new autos sold in the US ran on conventional fuels, a trend we don't see subsiding in the foreseeable future. —Frank Mycroft, CEO, Booster Fuels. Venture, Inc.

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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UPS announced an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. RNG is a key part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025, supporting the logistics leader’s efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its ground fleet 12% by 2025. Atlanta, Ga.;

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UT Arlington licenses technology for portable, modular GTL conversion units; targeting stranded gas

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The University of Texas at Arlington has licensed technology for converting natural gas to synthetic liquid fuels (GTL) in portable units at a cost lower than current market rates to 1 st Resource Group Inc. of Fort Worth for commercialization. 1 st Resource has partnered with UMED Holdings Inc. ,

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Westport LD announces new natural gas system for Ford Super Duty Pickups

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introduced the new WiNG system , an advanced, integrated, bi-fuel system for passenger and commercial vehicles targeting fleet customers. Westport Innovations Inc. The Westport WiNG Power System will be available in the popular Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks sold and serviced through authorized Ford dealers.

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Edeniq and Flint Hills Resources Renewables establish joint development relationship for ethanol

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a biomaterials and sustainable fuels company, in addition to being an investor. Flint Hills will also conduct commercial testing and scale-up of Edeniq’s Pathway platform. The company also has made equity investments in bioenergy companies, and operates a biodiesel plant near Fort Worth.

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