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Up to $20M now available in California through VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) program

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Up to $20 million funding is now available in California through the VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) program. Applications are being accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. Funding is available for the following project categories: Heavy-lift forklifts (8,000 lb.

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New ABB Azipod D for electric marine propulsion requires 25% less installed power, boosts flexibility

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ABB has introduced a new offering, Azipod D, to its line of Azipod marine electric propulsion systems. This new Azipod D provides designers and ship builders with increased design flexibility in order to accommodate a wide range of hull shapes and propeller sizes, as well as simplicity of installation. Click to enlarge.

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MHI Develops Hybrid Turbocharger to Generate Electricity Utilizing Exhaust Gas from Marine Engines

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MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Cutaway view of MET83MAG hybrid turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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First reference installation of Opcon Waste Heat Recovery technology for ships; potential for 5–10% fuel savings

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Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. Opcon Powerbox ORC Marine version. are two 450 V, 60 Hz, 1,700 kW AC-generators installed. The MV Figaro.

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PowerDriver simulations predict thermoelectric exhaust waste heat recovery output of 300W, -2.5% in fuel consumption; prototyping begins

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The European Union-funded PowerDriver project—a two-year, €3-million (US$4-million) research project initiated in February 2012 to turn exhaust gas waste heat into electricity using thermoelectric generator (TGEN) technology—has completed simulation work on on a potential automotive application.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. The full list of projects selected for 2014 DERA funds: California. Massachusetts.

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Tenneco showcasing new large engine SCR system for marine applications

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The system features an integrated soot blower option, providing effective NO x reduction and overall catalyst performance when high sulfur fuels are used or engines operate at low exhaust temperature levels. The system can support urea flows up to 120 meters, which enables a wide array of installation options. Click to enlarge.

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