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The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT) announced a collaboration to accelerate research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative smart transportation systems and alternativefuel technologies. for demonstrating and deploying vision-forward smart city and mobility solutions.
In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternativefuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).
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The 580 EV is powered by a 480-volt, 90 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged by any 220-volt/three-phase connection. —Eric Zieser, director — global compact equipment product line, CASE. While applications will vary, each charge will support most common eight-hour workdays.
Neste has received €3 million for the construction of its public EV charging network in transport project funding from the European Union’s AlternativeFuel Infrastructure Facility under the Connecting Europe Facility Program.
Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems: up to 25% of the cost of eligible shore connection systems. Clean AlternativeFuel Conversions: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible clean alternativefuel conversion.
Ford will begin offering an alternative-fuels engine prep package for its 6.8-liter F-450 and F-550 Super Duty are Ford’s latest commercial vehicles to get the alternative-fuel conversion option. Ford also offers the package on its Transit Connect, including its new Taxi offering with a 2.0-liter liter and 6.8-liter
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The federal funding, which builds on $1,289,400 the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is investing in the project, is provided through the Electric Vehicle and AlternativeFuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI) and the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program. John’s, to Port aux Basques.
HJSC) have respectively ordered seven and two MAN B&W G80ME-LGIM dual-fuel engines in connection with the construction of 9 × 9,000 TEU container vessels for HMM Co., The G80 engines will, upon delivery, be connectivity-ready and prepared for digital services such as PrimeServ Assist. Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co.
Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems: EPA will fund up to 25% of the cost of eligible shore connection systems. Clean AlternativeFuel Conversions: EPA will fund up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible clean alternativefuel conversion.
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Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems: EPA will fund up to 25% of the cost of eligible shore connection systems. Clean AlternativeFuel Conversions: EPA will fund up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible clean alternativefuel conversion.
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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. Optimization and Evaluation of Energy Savings for Connected and Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles. Ducted Fuel Injection and Cooled Spray Technologies for Particulate Control in Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines. Project description.
Low-cost Titanium casting alloy This project will develop and demonstrate a new titanium alloy and its casting process using permanent mold technology for a cast titanium connecting rod. Fuels and lubricants (Area of Interest 5). AlternativeFuel Ignition. The Regents of the University of Michigan.
China Merchants Heavy Industry has ordered 2 × MAN B&W 7S60ME-LGIM (Liquid Gas Injection Methanol) engines in connection with the construction of 2 × 9,300 ceu (car equivalent units) Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) for China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES).
station is a station which has dispensers for more than one alternativefuel.). Installation or upgrade of fill systems to supply hydrogen to fueling stations. such as specialized trailers or installations to connect a station to a nearby. Installation of equipment for onsite production of renewable hydrogen fuel that.
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To support growing consumer interest in alternative-fuel vehicles, American Honda is expanding its network of US dealers which are qualified to sell and service the Civic Natural Gas to retail customers—expanding sales to 200 dealers in 35 states. The Civic Natural Gas has its 3600-psi fuel tank located between the rear wheels.
Global routes outside of the US will be deployed after 2017 to further reduce miles driven, vehicle maintenance, fuel use and CO 2 emissions. This includes all-electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, CNG, LNG, propane, biomethane and light-weight fuel-saving composite body vehicles.
Aligning with New York City’s goal to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid demonstration program will provide opportunities for both NYCDOT and the Port Authority to look into expanding the use of alternativefuel vehicles in municipal and business fleets.
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The facility provides Excel with capabilities in light-duty and heavy-duty engine testing and capacity to test alternativefuels as well as advanced battery and hybrid drive systems. For Excel, the Diagonal, Iowa company acquires a 30,000 sq. test facility in Van Buren Township, Mich., and retains roughly 30 of its employees.
The small end of the connecting rod in the FEV systemis equipped with an eccentric sleeve housing the wrist pin. By rotating the eccentric sleeve, the effective connecting rod length, and thus the compression ratio, can be varied. The FEV variable length connecting rod is part of the third group. Diagram at right.).
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