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PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

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When operating on renewable natural gas (RNG or biomethane) the X15N engine will be able to achieve major reductions in the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, Vice President and President, Cummins Engine Business.

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Nissan and Eaton broaden xStorage Home energy storage portfolio; 10-year xStorage Buildings deal with Amsterdam ArenA

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Nissan and power management leader Eaton are broadening their portfolio of xStorage Home residential energy storage solutions—which can use second-life EV batteries—by introducing a range of six product configurations, giving consumers greater choice to meet their energy needs. kW rising to €3,900 (US$4,151) for 6 kW.

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Cummins to introduce 15-liter natural gas engine for North America; basis for hydrogen engine under development

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The strategy focuses on new powertrains including advanced diesel, natural gas, hydrogen engines, hybrids, battery electric, and fuel cells along with an increased use of low carbon fuels and renewable electricity and related infrastructure. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins.

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DOE awarding $4.4M to advance hydropower manufacturing for “low-head” sites

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New, low-cost, integrated hydropower turbine and generator sets made with modern materials and manufacturing technologies will help power providers harness the full generating potential of these existing low-head sites and produce cost-competitive, renewable electricity.

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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report on an 18-month evaluation of in-service second-generation diesel-electric hybrid delivery vans and found significant fuel economy benefits of the hybrids compared to similar conventional vans. Click to enlarge.

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v2g, g2v technology company benefits drivers and grid

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Renewable Integration: G2V can be utilized to align EV charging with periods of high renewable energy generation. Eaton: Eaton is a power management company that has developed solutions for V2G technology. They offer a range of products and services related to electric vehicle charging and grid integration.

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DOE awards $22M to support next generation electric machines for manufacturing

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—Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy David Danielson. By focusing on their specific application for large-scale motors, manufacturers can significantly improve the efficiency and productivity of processes ranging from small-scale machining to large-scale refining, pumping and cooling.