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Cummins investing more than $1B in US engine manufacturing network

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The X15N is part of the new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform produced at JEP. Walmart will receive the first field test unit later in April to take part in the field test of this 15-liter advanced engine platform running on renewable natural gas. The Cummins Power Systems factory is a 1.1

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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report on an 18-month evaluation of in-service second-generation diesel-electric hybrid delivery vans and found significant fuel economy benefits of the hybrids compared to similar conventional vans. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Resources.

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Cummins Demonstrates Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power System

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The testing replicated the ten-hour rest period that is part of the daily routine of a typical over-the-road truck. The demonstration, held at Cummins Power Generation facilities in Minneapolis, leveraged development supported by the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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Further, the system was designed for one-way power, not for distributed renewable-energy devices sending power back into the system. To achieve the reduction in greenhouse gases desired, renewable-energy generation of electricity will need to replace fossil fuels. trillion in capital, operations, and maintenance costs by 2035.

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ExxonMobil, MIT and Synthetic Genomics team publishes results of LCA on algal biofuels; potential for large reductions in GHG

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Well-to-wheel GHG estimates for palm hydrotreated renewable diesel (HRD) fuel, with and without direct LUC, and diesel fuel included to enable comparisons. As part of the program, ExxonMobil formed a strategic research and development alliance with Synthetic Genomics Inc., The LCA work is a core part of that effort.

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Chrysler/DOE Ram PHEV project exploring battery life modeling

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The RAM Plug-in Hybrid development was initiated last year as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act DOE Vehicle Electrification Program. grid storage and load balancing for the battery pack; and integration with renewable energy. years respectively at 10,000 miles per year. That dropped to 7.6, That dropped to 8.6,

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

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I just want to see projects get funded, renewable energy put to work, energy efficiency retrofits instituted, conservation measures adopted and sustainable practices replace business-as-usual before the climate crisis makes any positive action a moot point. You can argue the merits of that if you want, but I’m done arguing.

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