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Rolls-Royce makes Duisburg container terminal climate-neutral with mtu hydrogen technology

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It will not only set new standards in cargo handling, but also in climate-friendly energy supply. The hydrogen-powered mtu fuel cell solutions supply electrical power as soon as the public power grid reaches its limits, for example for the on-board power supply of ships berthed in the port or in the event of other load peaks.

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Rolls-Royce mtu Kinetic PowerPack approved for renewable diesel

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Rolls-Royce has approved its mtu Kinetic PowerPacks, based on the mtu Series 4000 and 1600 diesel engines, for use with renewable diesel (HVO/Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) and the other synthetic diesel fuels of the EN15940 standard.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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ORNL’s wireless charging technology transferred power between the truck and a charging pad across the 11-inch gap using two electromagnetic coupling coils at the demonstration. The system transferred electricity from the power grid to the vehicle battery terminals at more than 92% efficiency.

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ABB opens new plant for battery systems for mobility applications in Baden

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Integration of energy storage systems makes it possible to convert diesel trainsets into diesel hybrid vehicles, thus cutting CO 2 emissions by 30% with the possibility of achieving significant energy savings through recuperation. Battery cells are assembled into standardized battery modules in production.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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The BESS, which will be charged by the harbor grid, is connected to the ferry charger via 1800 kW DC-DC converters. These “buffer stations” will be protected by the industry’s highest safety standard fire suppression system using piped-in water running alongside the battery racks and behind each battery module.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. Power is transferred to the front wheels via the standard seven-speed S tronic. Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1 TFSI 110 kW (150 PS) and also improves efficiency.

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DOE seeking feedback on regulatory barriers to hydrogen infrastructure

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Previous feedback collected during reviews identified the need for updated codes and standards as one of the top six barriers to hydrogen infrastructure. duty vehicles, marine or rail power, and information processing centers, including but not limited to the needs relating to large?scale term technologies are deployed (i.e.,

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