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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution. Everything else—pistons, porting and crankcase, bearings, exhaust, etc.—were Lubrication proved to be an issue.

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Ford Expands CNG/LPG Conversion Capability to F-450, F-550 Super Duty

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Ford presented details of the conversion option, which will become available this fall and enables the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas), at the annual Ford Fleet Product and Business Conference in Dearborn. liter and 6.8-liter liter and 6.8-liter liter four-cylinder gas engine.

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MAN Diesel & Turbo to convert 3 more coastal container ships to LNG

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Wessels Reederei signed a letter of intent with MAN Diesel & Turbo regarding the conversion of three of its fleet to dual-fuel gas operation. million) for 10 such LNG-retrofits at the international Our Ocean 2017 conference in Malta recently. Earlier post.) TOTE ro-ro conversion in the US.

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Volvo Trucks to begin limited production of DME heavy-duty trucks in NA in 2015; customer trials; Oberon partnership

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The Amoco scientists found that DME was a good diesel replacement, and at the 1995 SAE conference in Detroit, reported that preliminary engine test data for DME showed emission levels better than the California 1998 ULEV standards. There is no need for Exhaust Gas Recirculation, EGR cooler, and EGR valve, Saxman said. Earlier post.)

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“Energiewende” in a tank; Audi e-fuels targeting carbon-neutral driving with synthetic fuels from renewables, H2O and CO2; Swiss policy test case

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Audi sees the potential for the use of CO 2 -neutral fuels to reduce fleet CO 2 emissions. The Audi e-gas plant can convert 6MW of input power. The process to convert isobutene to isooctane is well-established. Nearly 80% of the Blue Crude can be converted into synthetic diesel using existing refinery technologies.

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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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Currently, as required by standards adopted by the National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM) in 1994, CNG is priced and sold in gasoline gallon equivalent (gge) units—e.g., The intake ports that feed the combustion chambers, as well as the D-shaped exhaust ports, are designed for excellent high-rpm airflow.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. All we really need in addition to fleets of new paradigm vehicles are additional solar and wind generation sources. There are trucks and buses being converted commercially today. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank.

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