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EcoDual achieves EPA compliance for natural gas conversions of heavy-duty diesel engines under CAFC rule

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EcoDual , LLC, a provider of dual fuel natural gas conversion systems for heavy-duty diesel trucks, has achieved US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance for installing its systems on 2004 to 2009 Cummins ISX engines. The EcoDual system achieved its EPA compliance under this rule. Stenger Trucking of Barnesville, OH.

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EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The proposed rule would cover conversions of light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines, and would apply to all clean alternative fuels.

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Combining Hydrogen with Renewable Energy: Harnessing Clean Energy and Efficient Storage Solutions

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This makes it a valuable resource for balancing the intermittency of renewable energy sources and for providing a clean energy solution across various sectors. Conversion : The hydrogen can be released from these compounds through chemical reactions. This can be done using fuel cells or by burning hydrogen in a combustion engine.

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SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project

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Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced it will be working together with Sierra Northern Railway, Gas Technology Institute (GTI), and other technical experts to develop and test a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell engine for a switcher locomotive. Earlier post.). SoCalGas is committing another $500,000 to advance the research.

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EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port. Verified/Certified Engine Upgrades: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of eligible engine upgrades.

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EPA updates rules to ease commercialization of alternative fuel conversion systems

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., systems that alter a conventionally-fueled vehicle or engine to enable it to run on an alternative fuel. Vehicle/Engine Age Conversion Manufacturer Requirement Certificate Issued?

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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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Blue World Technologies’ complete system includes a methanol reformer for fuel conversion, DC/DC for power conversion and fuel cell stack for power production. The combination can be done without the implementation of expensive and cumbersome clean-up technologies which enables a simple and cost-effective system design.

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