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Provaris receives ABS approval for design of H2Neo compressed hydrogen carrier

Green Car Congress

This milestone approval follows the completion of extensive Front End Engineering Design (FEED) work and ABS review activities. The H2Neo design is a result of extensive hull optimization and assessments of new technologies that have been applied to reduce fuel consumption. Illustration of the H2Neo 26,000m3 compressed H2 carrier.

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Westport Innovations acquires alt fuel systems company Prins Autogassystemen for €12.2M

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Natural gas engine and vehicle company Westport Innovations Inc. Founded in 1986, Prins is a leading developer of high quality alternative fuel systems powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications.

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ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

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The requirements of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) can be achieved through modest changes in the diversity of transportation fuels supplied to California, according to a report of the first phase of a two-phase, year-long project assessing the economic and environmental impacts of compliance with California’s LCFS out to 2020.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

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The same also applies to those with large families or individuals whose longest journeys are to the local grocery store. Check and confirm if you can afford your car’s insurance premiums and maintenance fees for the high-performance engine. Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (an electric alternative). Extra Costs.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV. kW electric motor.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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liter gasoline engine and a AC synchronous permanent magnet motor producing a total system 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Tire and wind noise were low, and the engine in hybrid mode was quiet. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV. You had me at 46 MPG.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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Escaping High Fuel Prices; a Natural Bridge to an EV. liter non-turbocharged, 4-cylinder engine that produces 165 horsepower by itself, but when adding-in the motor generator that number increases to 200 hp. The 2022 Escape has three engine choices. liter 4-cylinder engines. The Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a 2.5-liter

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