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KIT team produces synthetic natural gas from waste wood; used in natural gas vehicles

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Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have successfully produced renewable methane from a biomass-based synthesis gas mixture in their pilot plant for methanation using a new honeycomb catalyst. Biogas facilities produce renewable gas mainly by fermenting biological waste. on KIT’s Campus North.

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Universal Hydrogen signs LOIs with 3 carriers for hydrogen-powered aircraft

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Rendering of regional airplane with conversion kit and fuel capsules. Universal Hydrogen is enabling this transformation with its aftermarket hydrogen conversion kit for regional aircraft, as well as its fuel distribution system based on modular hydrogen capsule technology. Icelandair.

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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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The objective of this agreement is to develop a project to repower and put into service 400 switcher and line-haul freight locomotives, all 100% powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and/or renewable natural gas (RNG) with low or zero emissions, in line with the Argentina’s decarbonization goals. —Scott Myers, President of OptiFuel.

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Rolls-Royce launches mtu hydrogen solutions for power generation

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After intensive tests on test benches and pilot installations at customers in 2022, Rolls-Royce will continuously market new mtu Series 500 and Series 4000 gas engines beginning in 2023 for use with up to 100 percent hydrogen, and on a design to order basis conversion kits to allow already installed gas engines in the field to run on 100% hydrogen.

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Compact pilot plant for solar to liquid fuels production

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This reactor was developed by KIT. The compact plant was developed to maturity and is now being commercialized by KIT spin-off INERATEC. KIT, INERATEC, and VTT plan to extend their cooperation. The new power-to-liquid plant will be taken into operation at the BIORUUKKI Piloting Center of VTT this year.

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Volvo Penta unveils dual-fuel hydrogen engine, cube battery

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By using hydrogen as a renewable fuel source, the engine—which is an evolution of the company’s proven D8 model—will reduce CO 2 emissions by up to 80%, without impacting power or performance. CMB.TECH provides and trials the hydrogen add-on kit and tank system that works together with the Volvo Penta D8 engine and software.

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Wallbox introduces home energy management solutions for EV drivers in the US

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This feature lets homeowners determine the source and mix of power to be delivered to the EV and is available in two modes: Full-Green Mode detects when there is enough surplus green energy available from the home solar PV system to charge an EV, so that the EV is charged with renewable energy.

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