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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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Traditional locomotives run on diesel fuel, emitting high levels of NO x , PM, and CO 2. OptiFuel is developing modular repower kits for diesel locomotives and new locomotives in all lengths, horsepower levels, and track gauges. For line-haul operations in the US, RNG is the only practical zero-emission diesel-alternative solution.

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Alstom to supply Italy’s first hydrogen trains

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The hydrogen version will match the operational performance of diesel trains, including their range. The iLint is special for its combination of different innovative elements: clean energy conversion, flexible energy storage in batteries, and smart management of traction power and available energy.

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ULEMCo delivers first hydrogen dual fuel road sweeper to Aberdeen City Council

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UK-based ULEMCo—a spin-out from Revolve Technologies focused on conversions of diesel vehicles to hydrogen dual fuel operation—has collaborated with Aberdeen City Council (ACC) to deliver the first hydrogen dual fuel road sweeper. The project represents the first such conversion of a DAF vehicle. Injection system.

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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Ideal Power and EnerDel partner on mobile hybrid power systems

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a developer of a novel indirect power conversion technology ( earlier post ), and EnerDel, Inc., a developer of a novel indirect power conversion technology ( earlier post ), and EnerDel, Inc., has developed a novel, patented power conversion technology called Power Packet Switching Architecture (PPSA). Ideal Power Inc.,

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Ohio State team wins EcoCAR2 competition with E85 series-parallel plug-in hybrid Malibu

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An electric energy storage system from A123 Systems was installed in the former spare tire well to provide power to the rear electric traction motor. diesel engine powered the car after full charge depletion. The vehicle used lithium-ion-phosphate batteries to form the basis for the energy storage system.

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Odyne signs long term agreement with Remy for motors for plug-in hybrid systems

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Odyne has developed proprietary and patented hybrid technology combining reliable electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with advanced electric propulsion motors, modular battery systems and other components. Earlier post.).

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