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Maugeri: Natural Gas to Become #1 Electricity Source for This Century

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Natural gas may soon be the dominant fuel for producing electricity, according to Leonardo Maugeri, senior executive vice president of Eni S.p.A, Gas is the easiest option” for answering increasing concerns about fuel availability, price, distribution, and greenhouse warming, Maugeri told his audience at a MITEI-sponsored seminar. “Gas

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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The E-KIZUNA Project, managed by the city in collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders, aims to help fight global warming and realize a sustainable, low-carbon society through the popularization of electric vehicles. (In Constructing an electric charging safety net. Interior structure of MCHP1.0K2.

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Winterkorn says Volkswagen developing 10-speed DCT and high-performance diesel; plug-in hybrids offer great potential

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Volkswagen’s view of powertrain technologies to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. These would range from highly efficient internal combustion engines and natural gas systems all the way to hybrids and electric vehicles. Volkswagen also sees great potential for natural gas drive systems. Source: Prof. Click to enlarge.

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Pennsylvania DEP to award ~$10M in natural gas vehicle grants for medium to light-weight vehicles

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has opened its Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Natural Gas Vehicle program. The program will provide an estimated $10 million in grants to help companies and organizations purchase or convert medium to light-weight natural gas vehicles.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Gas Technology.

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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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In 2015, these will be followed by the world’s largest electric ferry, which will regularly cross Norway’s largest fjord. Some 120 managers representing the entire maritime cluster gathered at a DNV seminar last week. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships.

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Next Generation Chevy Volt to debut at 2015 NAIAS

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Mahoney made the announcement during the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan. Volt owners are driving more than 63% of their overall miles in electric vehicle mode, collectively logging more than 500 million gas-free miles since the Volts retail debut.

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