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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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Odyne Systems, LLC has delivered seven trucks featuring the Odyne plug-in hybrid propulsion system to utilities and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. The new units are anticipated to deliver fuel efficiency over a conventional truck of up to 50% annually, depending upon the use of the truck. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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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. Clean Fuels Ohio.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Selected projects, by size of award, are: State of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program. Total DOE award: $14,999,927.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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Engine Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI. The core business is the production of renewable fuels and clean, efficient energy conversion technologies. DI2S Consulting and Training is run by Pierre Duret, the former Director of Powertrains and Sustainable Mobility at IFP School in Paris.

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DOE awards $17M for vehicle technologies; batteries, PEEM, engines, materials, fuel

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30 kW Modular DC-DC System using Superjunction MOSFETs This project will develop a new modular power conversion approach that utilizes both silicon and WBG devices to address the fundamental power conversion, loss, and component stress mechanisms. University of Wisconsin - Madison. Fuels and lubricants (Area of Interest 5).

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Testing shows Virent SAK bio-jet provides more than 50% reduction in PM emissions while maintaining engine performance

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Virent’s SAK fuel blend met all test requirements and the report concluded that the fuel “ …offers the potential to be [a] drop-in fuel and hence achieve approval for use for the aviation industry ”. Virent produced the renewable SAK fuel in its pilot demonstration plant in Madison, Wisconsin.

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US Maritime Administration to fund projects on reducing emissions from marine vessels, study on LNG bunkering

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The second ( DTMA-91-R-2013-0009 ) will award up to $500,000 for a comprehensive study on the issues associated with the bunkering (supplying a ship with fuel) of LNG for marine vessels. Projects that will be funded under the RFP include engine conversion/retrofits; the use of alternative fuels; or the use of alternative technologies.

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