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

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Transportation power sources using biofuels would have been a good complement to batteries, as biofuels replicate most of the desirable properties of petroleum-based fuels. Carbon-neutral fuels are needed for sustainable transportation to overcome the range and recharge limitations of batteries and the scale limitations of biofuels.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. OP engines utilize direct injection after ports closure to avoid the risk of fuel short circuiting out the exhaust. Fuel Injection. Department of Automotive Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC.

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EEA report suggests road charges for heavy-duty goods vehicles should reflect varied health effects of pollution in different countries

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The revenue from such schemes should be invested in sustainable transport, the Directive states. Exhaust emissions from diesel engines were recently labelled as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. European Network (TEN-T) and for comparable domestic motorways.

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Daimler opens new MB R&D center in Beijing, presents G-Code hydrogen-electric plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive concept

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The digital sound modulation also lets the occupants experience the soundscape of a powerful sports car equipped with a flap exhaust system. One example is the collaboration with Tsinghua University, one of China’s leading universities, on the development of sustainable transport solutions, including autonomous driving.

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Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

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Electric engines are inherently more energy-efficient than internal combustion engines, and fewer moving parts and no regular oil changes means less time and money on maintenance. And demand for sustainable transportation solutions should only increase with each generation. Like to ride two-up?