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Wärtsilä completes conversion of tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to to LNG

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Wärtsilä Corporation has completed the conversion of the 25,000 dwt product tanker Bit Viking from heavy fuel oil to liquefied natural gas (LNG) operation. The conversion enables the Bit Viking to qualify for lower nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emission taxes under the Norwegian NO x fund scheme. The converted Bit Viking. Click to enlarge.

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California Hydrogen Business Council says a robust P2G RD&D program should be a priority for the state

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The hydrogen can then be transported through the natural gas grid via blending or further conversion to methane, transported by other means such as trucks, or used directly at the point of production. Power-to-Gas concept. Electrolyzers can provide a dynamic response to supply and load fluctuations – a critical factor in grid stabilization.

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Boeing, UAE partners make progress with oilseed halophytes as feedstock for renewable jet fuel; desert plants fed by seawater

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They subjected the washed feedstock to hydrothermal pretreatment, producing highly digestible (up to 92% glucan-to-glucose conversion) and fermentable (up to 100% glucose-to-ethanol conversion) fiber fractions. The Masdar researchers have now published a new paper (Cybulska et al. bigelovii. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz Vans reveals SUSTAINEER electric van technology demonstrator for sustainable urban mobility

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The fully electric van—based on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter—combines a variety of innovative solutions designed to improve the quality of life in cities; to conserve resources and protect the climate; and to better the health and safety of the driver and other road users. Solar energy from the vehicle roof. Recycled materials.

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L In this case, the low engine speed and torque reduce the energy and availability in the exhaust gas, resulting in very low energy conversion by the ORC. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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The Co-Optima team is working to extend the knowledge base resulting from simulations with petroleum-derived fuels and ethanol to the broader range of fuels and fuel properties available from biomass resources. Co-Optima is definitely not seeking to develop new conversion pathways, but is relying on what has already been done.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China. and Gong, H.

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