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Jeep ending sales of internal combustion engine only models in France

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APRIL 5, 2022

The Jeep is ending the sale in France of non-electrified internal combustion engines (ICE) on all the Renegade and Compass ranges; the Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee being already only available in 4xe plug-in hybrid versions. e-Hybrid versions of Renegade and Compass replace ICE engines, including diesel versions.

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Cummins begins testing of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine

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JULY 14, 2021

Cummins has begun testing a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine. Cummins is thrilled about the potential of the hydrogen engine to reduce emissions and provide power and performance for customers. We are optimistic about bringing this solution to market. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President of the Engine Segment.

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Cummins unveils 15L hydrogen engine

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MAY 17, 2022

At the recent ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, Cummins debuted its 15-liter hydrogen engine. This engine is built on Cummins’ new fuel-agnostic platform, where below the head gasket each fuel type’s engine has largely similar components, and above the head gasket, each has different components for different fuel types.

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China Yuchai launches China’s first operating hydrogen engine for commercial vehicles

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JANUARY 2, 2022

The YCK05 engine is the first operating hydrogen engine for China’s commercial vehicle market, the world’s largest commercial vehicle market. The engine design upgrades the engine structure and its subsystems such as the combustion and gas distribution systems.

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Taylor Machine Works and Cummins to integrate hydrogen engines into Taylor lift trucks and container handlers

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AUGUST 13, 2023

liter and 15-liter hydrogen engines into the Taylor product line. This collaboration will help realize the decarbonization goals of industrial steel, wood products, concrete, oil and gas, and port operations markets. 15-liter hydrogen engine Taylor is working to develop low and zero-carbon solutions across its entire product line.

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Alpine unveils Alpenglow hydrogen-engined concept

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

The car is equipped with a hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engine. A hybrid hydrogen internal-combustion engine is environmentally-friendly and comes with the driving pleasure that this technology provides. Alpines says that Alpenglow is its first step on the path to sustainable solutions for clean mobility.

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GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

As much as skeptics insist that the internal combustion engine (ICE) is dead and hydrogen is a non-starter, it appears that significant research and development is being conducted into the technology across geographies. These engines offer zero vehicular emissions, quick charging, and better ranges. China Yuchai.

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Westport Fuel Systems unveils H2 HPDI fuel system for internal combustion engines for heavy-duty truck applications

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MAY 4, 2022

Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology ( earlier post ) enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on bio-methane (renewable natural gas) and natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines—with even better results running on hydrogen—all while meeting global emissions regulations.

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MAN reports successful first running of ammonia two-stroke engine

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JULY 14, 2023

MAN Energy Solutions announced the successful first running of a test engine on ammonia at its Research Centre Copenhagen (RCC). This marks a major milestone on our road to developing a full-scale two-stroke ammonia marine engine. This marks a major milestone on our road to developing a full-scale two-stroke ammonia marine engine.

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JCB unveils hydrogen engine at Conexpo

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MARCH 20, 2023

inline-four hydrogen combustion engine (448 ABH2)—the company’s zero-carbon emissions solution for construction and agricultural equipment—at the Conexpo 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE). JCB has also installed one of the hydrogen engines into a 7.5

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Cummins showcases 15L fuel-agnostic engine platform; hydrogen, diesel, biogas

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MARCH 16, 2023

At CONEXPO, Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability. The next-generation engine is designed to accelerate the decarbonization of heavy-duty off-highway applications. liter and 9 liter engine platforms.

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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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OCTOBER 14, 2021

will bring to market a 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks. The 15-liter natural gas engine is an important part of Cummins strategy for its path to zero emissions. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins. Cummins Inc.

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GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Hydrogen development, given its application across various industries, is indispensable to attaining energy transition, meeting decarbonization goals, and positioning leading companies as market experts. During 2022, over 393 deals related to hydrogen were closed, representing a significant increase compared to 277 deals registered in 2021.

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Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The joint research team of KIMM and HMC injected hydrogen directly into the combustion chamber of the engine of an existing HMC hybrid vehicle, with a pressure of more than 30 bar. 2022.04.274

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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MAY 26, 2022

Several organizations, encompassing companies, research labs, and academia, have formed the Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group. The Working Group consists of members undertaking research and development in the field of hydrogen combustion in an opposed-piston engine. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x.

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SJTU team investigating ammonia HCCI combustion in free piston engine

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University are investigating ammonia-fueled HCCI combustion in a free piston engine. However, practical challenges still exist when applying ammonia in traditional internal combustion engines (ICEs) due to its high ignition energy, slow flame propagation and significant NO x emissions.

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Toyota developing prototype hydrogen combustion engine Corolla Cross H2 Concept road car

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

Toyota engineers have created a prototype hydrogen engine road car—the Corolla Cross H2 Concept. Outside Japan, in August this year, a Toyota hydrogen-engine vehicle drove on European public roads for the first time when the GR Yaris H2 was put through its paces in a demonstration run at the WRC in Ypres, Belgium.

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Redwood Materials searches for interns this summer

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Redwood Materials is searching for interns to hire for the summer of 2024. The recycling company seems pumped to welcome engineering interns in Nevada this summer. Two of the internships are a hybrid/remote setup in Reno, namely, the interns for software engineering and systems modeling.

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Cummins investing more than $1B in US engine manufacturing network

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APRIL 4, 2023

In addition to recent investments in Fridley, Cummins is investing more than $1 billion across its US engine manufacturing network in Indiana, North Carolina and New York. Over half of all medium- and heavy-duty trucks on the road in the US today use Cummins engines, the company said. The Cummins Power Systems factory is a 1.1

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Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

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FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The North American recreational boating industry showcased three sustainable marine fuels during an opening day event at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. They are compatible with existing recreational boats, requiring no changes to fuel systems or engines. Recreational boating emissions account for 0.7%

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Reaction Engines and Rolls-Royce partner on high-speed aircraft systems; hybrid-electric systems

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AUGUST 25, 2020

Reaction Engines Ltd and Rolls-Royce plc announced a new strategic partnership agreement to develop high-speed aircraft propulsion systems and explore applications for Reaction Engines’ thermal management technology within civil and defence aerospace gas turbine engines and hybrid-electric systems.

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Aramco and Stellantis collaboration indicates eFuel compatibility with 24 European engine families produced since 2014 (Euro 6)

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Stellantis has concluded that 24 engine families in European vehicles sold since 2014, representing 28 million vehicles on the road, are ready to use advanced drop-in eFuel without any powertrain modification, following months of testing at its technical centers across Europe.

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Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Tenneco has established new test facilities for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines at its Powertrain test centers in Burscheid, Germany, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Preparation of an H 2 ICE test cell. We support a pragmatic approach of complementary technologies that provide solutions for different transportation sectors.

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Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

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APRIL 28, 2023

The capital raise will fund the further development and deployment of Optimus’ Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology which enables medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines to operate on 100% biodiesel. The Vector System is an advanced fuel system upgrade that integrates into existing engines without significant modifications.

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Cummins beginning development of medium-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engines; H2-ICE program

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Cummins announced that its hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) program is beginning development of a medium-duty 6.7-liter liter and a heavy-duty 15-liter engine. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President, Engine Business, Cummins Inc. The development of the 6.7-liter The development of the 6.7-liter

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Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

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MARCH 8, 2023

liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. liter V12 mid-mounted engine is complemented by three electric motors, one of which is integrated into the new double-clutch eight-speed gearbox. The naturally-aspirated 6.5-liter

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GM to invest $1B+ in Flint sites for next-gen heavy-duty truck engines

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JUNE 6, 2023

General Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two of its Flint, Michigan, manufacturing sites—Flint Assembly and Flint Metal Center—to prepare those plants for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) heavy-duty trucks. GM has announced more than $1.7

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IHS: continued legislative focus on pollutants to drive sensor market for internal combustion engines

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JULY 24, 2014

The global market for sensors used in internal combustion engines (ICE) is on the road of steady growth for the next few years, propelled by increasing utilization in engine management and exhaust aftertreatment, according to a new report from IHS Technology. IHS projects that sensor shipments for ICEs will top 1.34

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Lotus Engineering launching new pilot containerized battery test facility

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Lotus Engineering is launching a pilot containerized battery testing facility to assess energy storage solutions for the booming EV sector. It will allow Lotus Engineering to carry out various battery cell, module and pack characterization tests, performance evaluations, and component and lifetime testing under controlled conditions.

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Schlumberger and RTI International partner to accelerate the industrialization of NAS carbon capture technology

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Schlumberger has entered into an agreement with RTI International , a nonprofit research institute, to accelerate the industrialization and scale-up of its proprietary non-aqueous solvent (NAS) technology, which enhances the efficiency of absorption-based carbon capture. Marty Lail, senior director of RTI’s Decarbonization Sciences program.

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MAN Energy launches industry consortium to develop medium-speed, ammonia-fueled engine

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APRIL 9, 2021

Initiated by MAN with partners from industry and research institutes, it aims to define the steps necessary to produce a dual-fuel, medium-speed engine capable of running on diesel-fuel and ammonia. Alexander Knafl, Head of R&D, Four-Stroke Engineering, MAN Energy Solutions. MAN Energy Solutions has begun the ‘AmmoniaMot’ project.

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DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault on lightweight and decomplexed PHEV fuel tank

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

DSM Engineering Materials has partnered with Renault to create an industry-first lightweight solution for hybrid vehicle fuel tanks. The fuel tank is designed and manufactured by DSM Engineering Material project partners RM Technologies and MTS France. —Dr.

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Westport signs third global heavy-duty OEM collaboration agreement to demonstrate H2 HPDI fuel system on IC engine platform

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MARCH 7, 2023

Westport Fuel Systems is collaborating with a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to evaluate the performance, efficiency and emissions of the OEM’s engine equipped with Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system. This collaboration marks Westport’s third major OEM engagement evaluating its H2 HPDI fuel system to date. —David M.

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Retriev Technologies and HOBI International collaborate on collection of EV batteries for recycling

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JUNE 7, 2021

HOBI International Inc. Recognizing the rapid expansion and projected growth of the EV market, the goal of this relationship will be to ensure that the lithium batteries used in EVs are collected and responsibly recycled in a manner that creates value within the battery industry’s circular economy. HOBI International, Inc.,

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SAKOR Technologies provides new hydraulic cam phaser performance test system for major international provider of drivetrain components

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JANUARY 26, 2021

a leader in the area of high-performance dynamometer systems, recently provided a performance test stand for validating designs for new hydraulic variable timing cam phaser systems for a major international provider of powertrain components. This enables engineers to simulate temperatures encountered by those starting engines in all climates.

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Air Force contracts LiquidPiston to adapt its rotary X-Engine technology for hybrid-electric propulsion for UAS and orbs

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MARCH 5, 2021

a developer of advanced rotary internal combustion engines, has adapted its X-Engine technology for the United States Air Force to use in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as well as “orbs”—urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles designed to carry people and cargo. LiquidPiston, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Japanese automobile industry establishes joint Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines (AICE)

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MAY 20, 2014

Eight Japanese automakers and one automobile research institute—Suzuki Motor; Daihatsu Motor; Toyota Motor; Nissan Motor; Fuji Heavy Industries; Honda R&D; Mazda Moto; Mitsubishi Motors; and Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)—have jointly established the Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines ( AICE ).

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Rheinmetall restructures; reducing automotive components share, especially combustion engines

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FEBRUARY 6, 2021

With this restructuring, Rheinmetall is pursuing three strategic goals: Reducing the share of automotive components in total Group sales, especially products for internal combustion engines. The percentage of sales relating to the internal combustion engine will be adjusted in accordance with the new market parameters.

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Airbus to test CFM open-fan engine on A380 testbed

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JULY 22, 2022

The open fan architecture is a key component of aero engine maker CFM International’s “Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines” (RISE) technology development program ( earlier post ), which aims to demonstrate and mature a range of new technologies for future engines that could enter service by the mid-2030s.

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Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Occidental announced that a wholly owned subsidiary— 1PointFive —has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire all the outstanding equity of Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE) Occidental has been working with Carbon Engineering on direct air capture (DAC) deployment since 2019. Earlier post.)

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Rheinmetall books order for more than 500,000 hybrid vehicle engine blocks from SAIC

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APRIL 13, 2023

The Materials and Trade division of the tech enterprise Rheinmetall has booked a new order to produce engine blocks for a hybrid vehicle. SAIC covers the complete spectrum of drive technology, including vehicles with internal combustion engines, hybrid models and vehicles that are powered entirely by electricity.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sells StreetScooter production rights to international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

Deutsche Post DHL Group is selling the rights and know-how for the production of its StreetScooter electric vehicles to the international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l. With the sale of StreetScooter Engineering GmbH, ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l. Luxembourg).

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Study finds carbon emissions benefits of reduction in oil demand depend on size of drop and global oil market structure

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

New research led by Mohammad Masnadi, assistant professor of chemical and petroleum engineering at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, offers a closer look at the relationship between decreasing demand for oil and a resilient, varied oil market—and the carbon footprint associated with both.

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Audi to phase out production of combustion engines by 2033

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JUNE 23, 2021

The manufacturer will be gradually phasing out the production of internal combustion engines until 2033. Production of Audi’s final completely newly developed combustion engine model will start in just four years. Audi’s last internal combustion engine will be the best we’ve ever built. —Markus Duesmann.

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Jeep ending sales of internal combustion engine only models in France

Cummins begins testing of hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine

Cummins unveils 15L hydrogen engine

China Yuchai launches China’s first operating hydrogen engine for commercial vehicles

Taylor Machine Works and Cummins to integrate hydrogen engines into Taylor lift trucks and container handlers

Alpine unveils Alpenglow hydrogen-engined concept

GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

Westport Fuel Systems unveils H2 HPDI fuel system for internal combustion engines for heavy-duty truck applications

MAN reports successful first running of ammonia two-stroke engine

JCB unveils hydrogen engine at Conexpo

Cummins showcases 15L fuel-agnostic engine platform; hydrogen, diesel, biogas

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

GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

Korean team develops 2L-class direct-injection hydrogen-fueled engine

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

SJTU team investigating ammonia HCCI combustion in free piston engine

Toyota developing prototype hydrogen combustion engine Corolla Cross H2 Concept road car

Redwood Materials searches for interns this summer

Cummins investing more than $1B in US engine manufacturing network

Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

Reaction Engines and Rolls-Royce partner on high-speed aircraft systems; hybrid-electric systems

Aramco and Stellantis collaboration indicates eFuel compatibility with 24 European engine families produced since 2014 (Euro 6)

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

Optimus Technologies closes $17.8M Series A to advance Vector System for heavy-duty engines on 100% biodiesel

Cummins beginning development of medium-duty and heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engines; H2-ICE program

Lamborghini provides first details of LB744 hybrid super sports car; V12 engine, 3 motors, 1015 CV

GM to invest $1B+ in Flint sites for next-gen heavy-duty truck engines

IHS: continued legislative focus on pollutants to drive sensor market for internal combustion engines

Lotus Engineering launching new pilot containerized battery test facility

Schlumberger and RTI International partner to accelerate the industrialization of NAS carbon capture technology

MAN Energy launches industry consortium to develop medium-speed, ammonia-fueled engine

DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault on lightweight and decomplexed PHEV fuel tank

Westport signs third global heavy-duty OEM collaboration agreement to demonstrate H2 HPDI fuel system on IC engine platform

Retriev Technologies and HOBI International collaborate on collection of EV batteries for recycling

SAKOR Technologies provides new hydraulic cam phaser performance test system for major international provider of drivetrain components

Air Force contracts LiquidPiston to adapt its rotary X-Engine technology for hybrid-electric propulsion for UAS and orbs

Japanese automobile industry establishes joint Research Association of Automotive Internal Combustion Engines (AICE)

Rheinmetall restructures; reducing automotive components share, especially combustion engines

Airbus to test CFM open-fan engine on A380 testbed

Occidental to acquire direct air capture technology company Carbon Engineering for $1.1B

Rheinmetall books order for more than 500,000 hybrid vehicle engine blocks from SAIC

Deutsche Post DHL Group sells StreetScooter production rights to international consortium ODIN Automotive S.à.r.l.

Study finds carbon emissions benefits of reduction in oil demand depend on size of drop and global oil market structure

Audi to phase out production of combustion engines by 2033

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