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SwRI launches International Alternative Fuel Technology Center

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Southwest Research Institute has launched a collaborative effort to assist its clients to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and to address governmental mandates for alternative fuel production and tightened emissions standards. Many companies offer one or two aspects of alternative fuels research and development.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. The global merchant fleet currently consumes around 330 million tonnes of fuel annually, 80-85 per cent of which is residual fuel with high sulfur content.

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CASE unveils first fully electric backhoe loader: the 580 EV

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The 580 EV is the second major alternative-powered machine introduced by CASE; the manufacturer rolled out the FPT Industrial methane-powered concept wheel loader ProjectTETRA at Bauma 2019. and with direct input from utilities and other businesses focused on converting significant portions of their fleets to fully electric backhoes.

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New Honda FCEV Concept to make world debut at 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show

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Honda will introduce a new fuel cell electric vehicle concept at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The concept model expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) launching in the US and Japan in 2015 and later in Europe.

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DOE to award up to $133M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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This FY 2020 funding opportunity also supports priorities in advanced engine and fuel technologies including technologies for off-road applications, lightweight materials, new mobility technologies (energy efficient mobility systems), and alternative fuels technology demonstrations. Technology integration open topic.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. HYUNDAI TUCSON FUEL CELL. HONDA FCEV CONCEPT. The Honda FCEV Concept.

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Fuel Systems Solutions Acquiring Productive Concepts International

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Fuel Systems Solutions , Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Productive Concepts International LLC—a vehicle modification and systems integrator for a variety of alternative fuel applications including hybrid, CNG, propane and dual-fuel diesel—for $11.1