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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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The enhanced D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks is now standard on all Volvo VNL models, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reducing overall cost of ownership. In Europe and other key markets, the D13TC engine has exceeded expectations and has proven to be fuel efficient, reliable and popular with drivers.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Dachser to add 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul electric trucks to fleet

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Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. Dachser was already a committed testing partner during the development of the eActros 300/400 for heavy-duty distribution transport. Dachser intends to use the eActros LongHaul configured as a 6x2 swap body vehicle with a storage height of 1,120 mm.

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Canada awarding C$475M to Air Products for blue hydrogen energy complex in Alberta

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Since the initial facility announcement, Air Products has proceeded with engineering, procurement, and construction preparatory site work, as well as marketing the clean hydrogen to be produced. This off-take agreement also saw Air Products increase its facility investment from $1.3 billion (CAD) (US$980 million) to $1.6 billion (CAD) (US$1.2

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Coach Atlantic Maritime Bus testing battery-electric MCI D45 CRTe LE coach in Canada

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—” said Michael McDonald, MCI’s Sustainable Transportation Specialist. McDonald and the engineering team at MCI have spent the past two years testing MCI’s first battery-electric vehicles in varied road and weather conditions including extreme cold and snow in Michigan’s Northern Peninsula during 2019’s polar vortex.

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Intangles Lab launches Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) technology – ET Auto

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It will boostg fuel efficiency , and improve engine performance, while contributing to environmental sustainability, the company stated in a media release. Abhijit Patil, President of Technology & Innovation at Intangles, said.

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CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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They can also act as a starting point for the development of sector-wide safety standards, regulations and operating procedures for the storage, handling and use of hydrogen within the airport boundary. They have the potential to deliver cost savings, reduce dependence on imported fuels and achieve abatement in local ground-based emissions.

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