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Cummins fuel cell technology powers Coradia iLint fleet in Germany

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The Alstom Coradia iLint trains ( earlier post ) are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on the world’s first 100%-hydrogen train route in passenger operation. The Coradia iLint trains were developed by Alstom as an alternative to conventional diesel trains.

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GM to invest $341M in plant in Poland for new mid-size diesel engine

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General Motors will build its new generation midsize diesel engine family at the GM Manufacturing Poland plant in Tychy. liter four-cylinder diesel engine is scheduled for 2017. The GM Manufacturing Poland plants in Gliwice and Tychy employ 3,500 people. liter diesel engine.

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Westport Innovations acquires alt fuel systems company Prins Autogassystemen for €12.2M

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Founded in 1986, Prins is a leading developer of high quality alternative fuel systems powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. Reported EBITDA was €1.5 million (US$2.0 million (US$0.5 million) for same period last year.

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Chevrolet Extends LPG Portfolio Throughout Europe

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Switzerland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain will offer LPG-versions in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel range. million in Poland alone. There are more than 20,000 LPG fuel stations throughout Europe. For instance, the LPG-powered Chevrolet Matiz S 0.8,

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Ford now offering dual dry-clutch PowerShift and E85 options for new Focus in Europe

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Ford is offering two additional, more fuel efficient, powertrain options for the Focus in Europe: the Ford PowerShift automatic with dual dry-clutch technology, and the Flexifuel derivative capable of utilizing E85 fuel. with PowerShift has cut CO 2 emissions by 19% to 149g/km, and now achieves an average fuel consumption of 6.4

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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Greenpeace , on the other hand, argues that sales of all diesel and petrol vehicles, including hybrids, must end by 2030 to meet such a target. In Poland and China, for example, an EV would need to be driven 78,700 miles to break-even. For the U.S. to hit the 90 percent EV target, sales of all new ICE vehicles across the U.S.

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Tata AutoComp’s ‘Make in India’ push for EVs | Autocar Professional

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Tesla was rapidly expanding its reach and portfolio, and the Volkswagen Group — hurt from the ‘diesel gate’ scandal — had committed huge resources to pivot to electric cars. The company has also started working on hydrogen fuel cells with a few OEMs and thermal management solutions. TACO also exports these to OEMs in the US and Europe.

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