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GM-backed Pure Watercraft launches first electric pontoon boat at CES

Electrek

Pure Watercraft has unveiled the first fruits of its collaboration with General Motors at CES 2022, and it’s a Pure-branded, “affordable luxury” electric pontoon boat that offers silent running, smooth acceleration, and dramatically reduced maintenance – without exhaust gas and oil leaks ruining the water for everyone.

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ElectraTherm and Navy to demonstrate shipboard waste heat recovery

Green Car Congress

At the USNA, the Power+ will capture the waste heat from an existing helicopter turbine used to train the USNA Midshipmen, using a custom designed exhaust gas heat exchanger provided by Creare. Hot water is the only fuel consumed by the Power+. —Roger Hill, Lead Project Engineer at Creare.

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FPT International introduces 8.7-liter CNG engine in China

Green Car Congress

To comply with Euro VI the Cursor 9 CNG does not need Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) or Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), but relies on a simple three-way catalyst. Compared to the Cursor 9 diesel, the new engine has a Ni-Resist cast-iron exhaust manifold and water cooled wastegate turbocharger, increasing reliability.

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New fuel-efficient bulk carrier concept design; DNV estimates new tankers, bulkers and container vessels will be up to 30% more energy efficient by 2020 than newbuilds today

Green Car Congress

The Green Dolphin concept design is a five-cargo-hold CSR (Common Structural Rules) double-hull bulk carrier that meets current and future expected air and water emissions regulations. The design aims to be fuel-efficient and maintenance–friendly, with high operational flexibility. Wash water holding tanks are also included.

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No regrets: A Phoenix mom moves beyond her gas-powered car and doesn’t look back

Plug in America

She asked why their car didn’t have exhaust coming out of a pipe like everyone else’s did. Now, Jazmin’s daughter covers her face when she walks around gas cars so she doesn’t breathe in the exhaust. Written by Amanda Goebel – During daily pick-up and drop-offs at her daughter’s elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, Jazmin L.’s

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Daimler Trucks launches new heavy-duty, Euro VI-compliant engines; X-PULSE injection system with pressure booster

Green Car Congress

Features include the new X-PULSE injection system with pressure booster; an asymmetric exhaust gas turbocharger; emission control with SCR technology, EGR and a particulate filter; and a three-stage exhaust brake. The oil level is checked by a special sensor linked to the engine control unit.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Because ICEVs are operated with a mixture of flammable fuel and hot oils, they pose a major fire risk. Water is no problem when it comes to EVs. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.