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New Flyer supports San Francisco launch of emission-reducing Green Zones; geofencing for EV mode

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Green Zones support San Francisco’s approach to greenhouse gas reduction, taking advantage of the latest battery-electric technologies to convert the SFMTA’s (Muni’s) fleet of hybrid buses into part-time electric buses, as an intermediate step on the way to full electrification of the fleet by 2035. New Flyer of America Inc.

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San Francisco selects BAE Systems Series-ER for 68 transit buses for Green Bus Zones

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BAE’s series hybrid system features no mechanical link between the diesel engine and the axle. Buses can now switch to battery power from a combustion engine, temporarily eliminating diesel emissions when they cross the threshold of a green zone. All power comes from the electric motor. Initial SF Muni Green Zone routes.

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Eindhoven University of Technology to make biofuels from its own wood waste; cyclic oxygenate CyclOx and ethanol

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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing a small-scale demonstration reactor that will process 40 tons of wood waste per year from the university into replacements for diesel fuel and gasoline. At this filling station the diesel/CyclOx mixture will initially be available for a selected test group.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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The brake energy recovery system converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy into stored energy by compressing nitrogen gas in a storage device called an accumulator. The diesel combustion engine powers the hydraulic power drive unit, with power going to the primary pump and the oil cooler and lubrication pumps. CNG concept. OSU evaluation.

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Stanford launches major new natural gas research initiative

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At times directly affecting residential neighborhoods, the large-scale industrial process has strained many US communities. Chemical Engineering’s Thomas Jaramillo is experimenting with electrochemically converting natural gas into higher-value products, like methanol.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

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The Niro isn’t plugged in to recharge the battery but does have a very efficient regenerative charging system that converts kinetic energy into electric energy, when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. This space saver had a short learning curve, quickly showing its benefits.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The project will convert local landfill gas (LFG), a renewable fuel source, to compressed natural gas and develop five CNG fueling stations throughout the metro-Atlanta area. The project will replace 190 older diesel school buses with hybrid electric school buses to be used in school districts throughout Kentucky.