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OptiFuel finalizing $2.6M DOE grant to demonstrate RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive

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million US Department of Energy (DOE) grant to demonstrate a pre-production Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) hybrid 4,300 hp line-haul locomotive. This new program, partially funded with the DOE grant, will allow pre-production testing at AAR’s Transportation Technology Center, Inc. This is well below the 10-year average cost of $2.45

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NACFE releases guidance report on hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks

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We published this report to help make sense of hydrogen for commercial freight movement. Battery electric trucks should be the baseline for hydrogen fuel cells electric vehicle (HFCEV) comparisons, rather than any internal combustion engine alternative. Stop comparisons of fill times. of hydrogen adoption in 2030.

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Coskata Unveils Semi-Commercial Feedstock-Flexible Ethanol Facility; Springboard for Full-Scale Commercial Rollout

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Coskata’s semi-commercial facility in Madison, Pa. a syngas to ethanol company, officially launched its semi-commercial “Flexethanol” facility located in Madison, PA. Actual production cost will vary, either below or above $1.00 per gallon, based on the cost of feedstock and the cost of power for the specific plant, he noted.

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Loop Energy collaborates with CRRC to develop fuel cell electric drive systems for heavy-duty trucks

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The power system to be developed for the initial project will combine Loop’s fuel cell technologies with CRRC’s leading electric drive train system to provide a better performing solution for heavy-duty trucks in comparison to traditional diesel engines. is a key step on our commercialization path. CRRC Corporation Ltd.,

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Van Hool wins EU funding for 21 fuel cell buses; powered by Ballard FCvelocity-HD7 modules

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has signed a grant agreement with the EU Hydrogen Fuel Cell Joint Undertaking for deployment of 21 fuel cell buses in Europe as part of the 3Emotion Program. The module will also utilize fuel cell stacks manufactured through a high-volume, low-cost process. Van Hool N.V.

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Top Factors Affecting EV Adoption

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Cost (and Cost Comparison) A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. However, market competition, falling battery prices and government incentives are pushing the cost of EVs to parity with gasoline. EV Connect conforms to the stringent standards set by the U.S.

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Underground Coal Gasification Company In Partnership to Test Alkaline Fuel Cells for Power Generation

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The AFC Energy fuel cell (known as the Alpha Fuel Cell System) is a compact alkaline fuel cell system developed for the commercial power generation market. AFC has run thousands of hours of system and electrode tests, and in some instances has run comparison tests to ascertain the severity of the problem of CO 2 contamination in KOH.

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