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California settles with cargo terminals over diesel engine exhaust

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Harris announced a settlement with cargo terminals at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles over diesel emissions from exhaust that requires the terminals to complete projects to reduce their diesel emissions and better notify the public of emissions. International Transportation Service, Inc.; Eagle Marine Services, Ltd.;

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). Since the Proterra electric buses have no combustion engine, riders will enjoy a quieter, smoother, exhaust-free ride. acre solar array powering the airport’s rental car garage; and a shift to airside electric service vehicles reducing emissions from operations.

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Improved liquid hydrogen-powered Corolla and GR86 (carbon-neutral fuel) to participate in Super Taikyu at Autopolis

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Three types of Kyushu-produced gaseous hydrogen are being used: geothermal-derived hydrogen from Obayashi Corporation, solar-generated hydrogen from Toyota Motor Kyushu, and sewage biogas-derived hydrogen from Fukuoka City. Carbon-neutral fuel.

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TECO 2030 aims to build hydrogen fuel cell gigafactory in Norway

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The partnership with AVL has already resulted in bringing to production the TECO Future Funnel, a complete exhaust gas cleaning system. IMO, the International Maritime Organization, targets carbon emission cuts of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050, compared to 2008 values. The plan is to start fuel cell production in 2022.

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U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

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With recent and projected cost declines in wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries, electrification using batteries has become a viable option for applications compatible with the inherent range limitations and recharging time. The technical potential of wind and solar energy is vast, and such fuels are scalable beyond foreseeable needs.

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Renault Trucks’ Optifuel Lab 2 lab vehicle integrates technologies for more efficient big rigs; road test results coming in 2015

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The idea is to take as little energy as possible from the internal combustion engine. We then multiplied the sources of electrical energy for power units by adding solar panels and installing an exhaust gas heat energy recovery system based on the Rankine cycle. and distributes it in real time. —Claude Covo.

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DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

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Enhancing Responsiveness of Gas Turbine Generators through Retrofitting with Exhaust Gas Recycle and a Phase-Change CO 2 Capture Process - $1,178,453. RTI International. RTI International will develop a cost-effective, resilient, load-following advanced CO 2 capture technology for natural gas power plants.

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