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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. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President of the Engine Segment. We are optimistic about bringing this solution to market.

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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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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.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies.

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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. Ignition ceremony at Beijing Institute of Technology.

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Werner Enterprises signs letter of intent to secure 500 Cummins X15H hydrogen engines

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has signed a letter of intent to purchase 500 Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines upon availability. —Jim Nebergall, General Manager, Cummins Hydrogen Engine Business. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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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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Yamaha Motor supplying electric motors for Subaru Tecnica International; to be mounted on STI E-RA EV

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JANUARY 17, 2022

Yamaha Motor will supply Subaru Tecnica International Inc. The units the vehicle will use were developed to be “emotional electric engines” that leverage the technologies and engineering sense garnered via engine development to date.

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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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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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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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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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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. Toyota says it is now around 40% along the path to commercialization of products such as the Corolla Cross H2 Concept. By equipping the 1.6l Earlier post.).

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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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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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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.

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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. billion since 2013. GM has announced more than $1.7

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GM investing $632M in Fort Wayne Assembly for future ICE truck production

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JUNE 13, 2023

General Motors plans to invest $632 million in Fort Wayne Assembly to prepare the plant for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) full-size light-duty trucks. Product details and timing related to GM’s future trucks are not being released at this time.

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Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

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APRIL 3, 2023

Alfa Romeo started retail production for the all-new 2024 Tonale PHEV. Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid is built at the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Italy, one of the company’s most advanced production sites. liter turbocharged engine contributes to a best-in-class 285 horsepower.

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Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

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JUNE 29, 2022

Hyliion and Cummins are partnering to optimize the Cummins natural gas engine as the generator for the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX powertrain ( earlier post ). Together the companies plan to obtain key environmental certifications for Cummins’ natural gas internal combustion engines to be used in Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX powertrain.

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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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Westport Fuel Systems successfully completes initial startup and testing on hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine; H2-HPDI

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MARCH 11, 2021

Westport Fuel Systems announced the successful startup and initial trials of a heavy-duty internal combustion engine running on hydrogen fuel, using its patented and proprietary High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) 2.0 —,” said Scott Baker, Westport Fuel Systems’ Vice President of Engineering. Earlier post.).

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Mahle Jet Ignition ready to be integrated into existing production engines

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OCTOBER 6, 2020

MAHLE Powertrain’s (MPT’s) latest development of its passive MAHLE Jet Ignition (MJI) technology ( earlier post ) can now be added into existing engine designs with only minimal changes to the final machining process. We are beginning to see jet ignition being adopted into high-end production powertrains, such as Maserati’s recent Nettuno V6.

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Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

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DECEMBER 11, 2021

Opel has begun production of the hydrogen fuel cell variant of the Vivaro van, and has delievered the first one to the German manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, Miele. The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is based on the existing battery electric Opel Vivaro-e, the “2021 International Van of the Year”. cubic meters of cargo volume.

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Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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MARCH 15, 2023

In October 2022, Honda announced that it would invest $700 million to retool several of its existing auto and powertrain plants to establish the new EV Hub in Ohio, to prepare for the production of battery electric vehicles in 2026. Following are key next steps involving several of Honda’s US production facilities.

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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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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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Werner Enterprises and Cummins partner to integrate Cummins’ 15L natural gas and hydrogen engines

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JANUARY 29, 2022

announced that Werner will begin validation and integration of Cummins’ recently announced 15-liter natural gas and 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines in its vehicles ( earlier post ). Additionally, the 15-liter hydrogen engine can use zero-carbon green hydrogen fuel, produced by Cummins-manufactured electrolyzers.

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New Tesla Energy products teased in internal meeting: report

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Tesla seems to be getting ready to expand the products in its energy business, and it may be happening sooner than expected. As per recent reports, the company teased updated and new Tesla energy products that will be coming later this year during a recent “internal meeting.” I can’t say exactly what is coming.

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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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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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SwRI engineers help develop post-refinery diesel treatment that overcomes soot/NOx tradeoff for cleaner burning fuel

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is helping a client develop a simple post-refinery treatment process that reduces exhaust emissions from diesel engines by overcoming the soot/nitrogen oxides (NO x ) reduction trade-off that has plagued engine researchers for decades.

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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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Emirates operates demo flight with 100% SAF in one engine

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Emirates has operated a demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines 100% with Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off on 30 January from Dubai International Airport (DXB) flying for more than one hour over the Dubai coastline.

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Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Empa, together with FPT Motorenforschung AG Arbon, Politechnico di Milano, lubricant manufacturer Motorex and other partners, is exporing the use of DME as a fuel for heavy-duty engines. A DME test engine has been in operation on a dynamometer in Empa’s Automotive Powertrains Technologies Laboratory. Image: Empa. —Patrik Soltic.

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BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

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MAY 19, 2023

BBA) joint venture, Milan Nedeljković, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, announced local production of the NEUE KLASSE in China. The “Sixth-Generation Battery Project” will play a key role in production of vehicles for the NEUE KLASSE and create around 2,000 new jobs in the region.

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H2Carrier and Anori developing PtX project in Greenland; production of green ammonia on floating platform P2XFloater

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JANUARY 6, 2023

H2Carrier AS and Greenland-based Anori A/S have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the purpose of developing the first commercial wind farm in Greenland with subsequent production and export of green ammonia. The 1.5GW wind farm will supply power to H2Carrier’s floating production vessel for hydrogen and green ammonia, the P2XFloater.

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GM restructuring; changing product development, production; 5 NA & 2 international plants shutting next year; staff reduction

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

These steps include the reorganization of its global product development and product development staffs; the realignment of its manufacturing capacity including the shuttering of 5 North American plants and two international plants in 2019; and a reduction of salaried workforce. Compressing global product development campuses.

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DEUTZ presents all-electric 360V drive system for off-highway sector; hydrogen engine

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MARCH 20, 2020

The solutions are configured using the DEUTZ Advanced Configurator, a modular product design toolbox. The DEUTZ Advanced Configurator is a modular product design toolbox that enables DEUTZ to design tailored drive systems using diesel, gas, hybrid, electric and hydrogen technologies. The new DEUTZ D 1.2 KEYOU’s first 7.8-liter

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International Trucks offers over-the-air programming for Cummins engines

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MAY 11, 2016

Building on its introduction of over-the-air (OTA) programming for its proprietary engines, International Trucks is now the first truck OEM to offer OTA programming for Cummins engines. This open-architecture approach will provide drivers and fleets with an added measure of ease, convenience, efficiency and productivity.

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DEUS electric hypercar concept made debut at New York show; Williams Advanced Engineering & Italdesign

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APRIL 18, 2022

The DEUS Vayanne production-oriented electric hypercar concept made its world debut last week at the New York International Auto Show. Williams Advanced Engineering and Italdesign announced their partnership in April 2021 for a high performance, flexible EV platform: EVX, supporting a long-term vision for EV architecture.

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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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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

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

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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

Werner Enterprises signs letter of intent to secure 500 Cummins X15H hydrogen engines

JCB unveils hydrogen engine at Conexpo

Yamaha Motor supplying electric motors for Subaru Tecnica International; to be mounted on STI E-RA EV

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

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

GlobalData: China advancing hydrogen engines to meet sustainability goals

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

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

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

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

Audi to phase out production of combustion engines by 2033

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

GM investing $632M in Fort Wayne Assembly for future ICE truck production

Alfa Romeo starts production of its first plug-in hybrid; Tonale offers 30 miles electric range

Hyliion and Cummins optimizing Cummins ISX12N natural gas engine as generator for Hypertruck ERX powertrain

Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Westport Fuel Systems successfully completes initial startup and testing on hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine; H2-HPDI

Mahle Jet Ignition ready to be integrated into existing production engines

Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

Honda announces next steps in preparation for EV production in US

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

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

Werner Enterprises and Cummins partner to integrate Cummins’ 15L natural gas and hydrogen engines

New Tesla Energy products teased in internal meeting: report

Tenneco Powertrain adds hydrogen to its engine testing capabilities

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

SwRI engineers help develop post-refinery diesel treatment that overcomes soot/NOx tradeoff for cleaner burning fuel

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

Emirates operates demo flight with 100% SAF in one engine

Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

BMW Group announces local production of NEUE KLASSE in China from 2026, new gen 6 battery plant

H2Carrier and Anori developing PtX project in Greenland; production of green ammonia on floating platform P2XFloater

GM restructuring; changing product development, production; 5 NA & 2 international plants shutting next year; staff reduction

DEUTZ presents all-electric 360V drive system for off-highway sector; hydrogen engine

International Trucks offers over-the-air programming for Cummins engines

DEUS electric hypercar concept made debut at New York show; Williams Advanced Engineering & Italdesign

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

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