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MARCH 16, 2022

Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, the Volvo I-Torque is a unique powertrain solution enabling the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31% increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to 8.5 miles per gallon at 85 mph.

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JUNE 22, 2021

billion Clean Fuels Fund with a call for proposals for projects that increase Canada’s capacity to produce clean fuels. The fund supports building new or expanding existing clean fuel production facilities, including hydrogen, renewable diesel, synthetic fuels, renewable natural gas and sustainable aviation fuel.

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APRIL 2, 2021

A team from Fraunhofer IPT is developing a continuous production line that will be able to process fuel cell components in cycles lasting just seconds. The aim of the three institutes, which specialize in the field of manufacturing, is to accelerate the economic breakthrough of fuel cells and electrolyzers both nationally and internationally.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). However, by aggregating large sets of on-road fuel consumption data, clear trends can be observed. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

Fossil fuels still receive most of the international government support provided to the energy sector despite their “well-known environmental and public health damage,” according to new research from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. —“Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Since The Pittsburgh G20: A Lost Decade?”.

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APRIL 26, 2018

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has awarded New Flyer a contract for 10 Xcelsior hydrogen fuel cell electric, forty-foot, heavy-duty transit buses (10 equivalent units). OCTA and New Flyer are partners in the Fuel Cell Electric Bus Commercialization Consortium ( FCEBCC ) project.

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MARCH 26, 2022

liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. Stellantis revealed its new, 3.0-liter, of torque).

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FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a product that packages a fuel cell (FC) system into a compact module; the company plans to begin selling it in the spring of 2021 or later. thanks to a built-in, dedicated FC boost converter that simplifies the development and manufacture of FC products.

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JULY 18, 2020

The evolving, efficient Ingenium family supports the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its vehicle range. This is part of its Destination Zero mission and a commitment to reducing emissions and making environments cleaner through relentless innovation.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The Santa Ana, California hydrogen station, which went live Friday, was jointly developed by Trillium, Air Products, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), Ballard Fuel Systems and New Flyer. Houston-based Trillium is a leading provider of renewable fuels and alternative energy solutions for fleets around the country.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. It will be based on a wide network of partners from all sectors and will revolve around 4 poles of activity, putting into practice the principles of the circular economy at each stage of the vehicle life cycle and mobility.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Toyota has unveiled a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux. The development project has explored how these qualities might be maintained while adopting a new fuel cell electric zero emission powertrain. The new powertrain uses core elements from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric sedan. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The gap between official fuel-economy figures and the real world for new cars in the EU has reached 40 per cent, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into in-use vehicle fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.). Other parameters.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.,

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APRIL 22, 2021

This option will be set automatically through geofencing technology for zero-emission zones and passenger depots for a quieter and cleaner environment. Moving these accessories to electric power reduces the strain on the engine, reducing fuel consumption and maintenance costs over the vehicle’s lifetime.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Juniper Research defines hydrogen vehicles as vehicles that use hydrogen propulsion systems as their onboard fuel. Manufacturers will need to make hydrogen vehicles more affordable to become viable for fleets, but increased range and suitability for heavy goods transport will ultimately drive growth and economies of scale.

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MARCH 25, 2021

have conducted a field demonstration test for a maritime fuel cell system in Oita, Japan. With marine environmental regulations tightening worldwide, in December last year the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry formulated its “Green Growth Strategy towards 2050 Carbon Neutrality”. Fuel Cell Type. FC prototype?.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The Premier of Québec François Legault, and the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Laval region, Benoit Charette, unveiled the 2030 Green Economy Plan (PEV 2030) and its first 2021-2026 implementation plan, with an envelope of $6.7 billion over five years.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Linamar Corporation has entered the evaluation phase for the first Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Delivery Vans in their technology contract with the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE). The CARB Project includes developing, validating and deploying four fuel cell hybrid electric delivery vans.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Proterra battery-electric buses in service in a 12- vehicle demonstration by Foothill Transit in California offered significant fuel savings compared to similar conventional vehicles, according to a recently published analysis of the results of the demonstration by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). miles per DGE.

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JUNE 13, 2019

SW/TCH Maritime (SW/TCH), an impact investment platform building the first fleet of zero-emissions maritime vessels in the US, announced its investment to construct and own the ‘Water Go Round’ e-ferry in collaboration with Golden Gate Zero Emission Marine ( GGZEM ), a provider of turn-key hydrogen fuel cell power systems for ships.

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JUNE 10, 2022

The Van Hool A12 Battery Electric is the first vehicle in a completely new range of buses in four different lengths (12m, 13m, 18m and 24m) equipped with exclusively zero emission powertrains: battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley. This way, Van Hool is making an important contribution to the circular economy.

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AUGUST 1, 2021

The UK Department for Transport has shortlisted 8 industry-led projects to receive a share of £15 million (US$21 million) in the Green Fuels, Green Skies (GFGS) competition for the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) production plants in the UK. It could also increase UK fuel security. Green Fuels Research Ltd.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%. When running on the mainline, both the battery-electric and diesel locomotives will power the train.

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MAY 8, 2019

Ballard Power Systems will provide six FCmove-HD fuel cell modules to power two B-train tractor-trailer trucks as part of a C$15 million (US$11.2 Freight transportation accounts for almost 70% of diesel fuel demand in Alberta and contributes about 12 million tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) per year in the Province.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. The method was tested under a variety of traffic scenarios designed to evaluate the potential for fuel savings with visual sensing.

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APRIL 6, 2020

Fortescue Metals Group and ATCO Australia have signed an agreement to explore the deployment of hydrogen vehicle fueling infrastructure in Western Australia. Fortescue Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Gaines said the company is committed to working with other organizations to position Australia as a leader in the global hydrogen economy.

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JANUARY 19, 2014

during decelerations and downhill driving while the engine is not fueled. Increased emissions of nucleation particles, affected by fuel sulfur content and exhaust dilution and thus proposed to be formed by sulfuric compounds, has been observed at deceleration as well. —Rönkkö et al.

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MAY 26, 2022

With its services, the center will also support international cooperation to set standards and offer small and medium-sized companies a development environment in which to prepare for international competition. ITZ north (Hamburg, Bremen/ Bremerhaven, Stade) will offer services for hydrogen and fuel cell applications in aviation and shipping.

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JUNE 16, 2021

For the implementation of a sustainable energy economy, the greatest challenge is the weather-depending, fluctuating electricity production of wind and solar power plants. Hydrogen can directly be stored, transported, and reconverted into electricity in a fuel cell. Energy Environ. doi: 10.1039/D0EE03659E.

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MARCH 13, 2019

(“NFI”), the largest bus manufacturer in North America, unveiled the Xcelsior CHARGE H2—ts fuel cell-electric heavy-duty transit bus—and announced that both the forty-foot and sixty-foot model have successfully completed the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Model Bus Testing Program at Altoona, Pennsylvania (Altoona Testing).

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. l/100 km), the new Fiesta is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid or diesel on the market. Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, a technology that predicts road conditions to optimize fuel economy. Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

Grid balancing and resilience is not a challenge borne out of our transition to a net-zero carbon economy. Increasingly, wind and solar are replacing fossil fuels as our principle source of energy. A fuel-based generator cannot turn on quick enough to respond to these types of changes. Localized balancing is not a new problem.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Chan School of Public Health, and consulted by dozens of experts in academia, updates ethanol’s carbon intensity score to reflect how continuous improvements in technology and practices have driven further emissions reductions in the lifecycle of ethanol and will lead to net zero renewable fuel in the future. —David MacIntosh.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Propel Fuels, California’s leading low carbon fuel retailer, plans to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging network to bring fast and affordable access across the state of California. People are leaving fossil fuels behind, finding better value in low carbon liquid fuels today, and EV is next.

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MARCH 5, 2022

there is substantial variation in emissions based on where and when a vehicle is charged and operated, due to the impact of ambient temperature on fuel economy and the spatiotemporal variability in grid carbon intensity across the United States. Woody et al. years for sedans, 1.4 years for SUVs, and 1.3 Maxwell Woody et al.

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JUNE 21, 2019

In the statement, METI, ENER, and DOE asserted a shared strong interest in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies which could bring significant benefits to the energy sector, the economy and to the environment. The organizations recognize the importance of reducing the cost of hydrogen for its affordability as well as reliability.

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