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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

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JULY 3, 2022

The Yuchai YCK16H hydrogen-fueled engine was successfully ignited in Yulin, Guangxi. The engine, with a displacement of 15.93 liters and a maximum horsepower of 560 hp, is the largest hydrogen-fueled engine with the largest displacement and horsepower in China.

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Hydrogen Engine China Carbon

Cummins and Tata to collaborate on hydrogen engines, fuel cells and BEVs

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Cummins and Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design and development of low- and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India, including hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2ICE), fuel cells (FC), and battery electric vehicle (BEV) systems.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Engine Fuel India

NYU team develops novel ion-conducting copolymer to increase power and reduce cost of fuel cells

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, led by Miguel Modestino, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a novel ion-conducting polymer (ionomer) that increases the power and lowers the cost of fuel cells. —Katzenberg et al.

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Cost Of Polymer Fuel Power

EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility, an electric vehicles and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, to design small, lightweight electric motors for their e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in India. The partnership with EKA is EVR’s third collaboration agreement in India.

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India Motoring Motor Motors

Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Continuing to speed up the adoption of hydrogen in long-haul transportation, Hydra Energy —the first Hydrogen-as-a-Service provider for commercial fleets—announced a strategic partnership with Chemtrade. The flagship Hydra-Chemtrade commercial project will break ground this year, with gas expected to be flowing in 2022.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fleet Commercial Green

GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

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FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Skyworks Aeronautics will use the funds to move forward with the commercialization of its gyroplane aircraft, including the eGyro electric air taxi geared towards urban air mobility and the 400 mph VertiJet VTOL aircraft that competes directly with helicopters, but at a much higher speed, longer range and lower operating cost.

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Commercial Luxembourg MPH Taxi

Zunum Aero selects Safran turbine for hybrid electric commercial aircraft

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

Boeing- and JetBlue-backed Zunum Aero has selected Safran Helicopter Engines as the turbine provider for its hybrid electric commercial aircraft, which will be available in the early 2020s. Safran Helicopter Engines will provide a new generation engine turbine, the Ardiden 3Z to drive the Zunum ZA10’s electrical generator.

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Commercial Hybrid 2019 Electrical

DOE awarding $46M to 8 companies to support commercial fusion energy development

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JUNE 4, 2023

These awardees will work to acheive important technical and commercialization milestones to advance successful design of a fusion pilot plant (FPP) to move fusion toward technical and commercial viability. Commercial fusion power on a decadal timescale with the compact, high-field ARC power plant.

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Fusion Commercial Energy Companies

Cummins unveils next-gen emissions control concept for diesel at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

At the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Cummins introduced a concept emissions control system capable of minimizing emissions to levels previously thought unfeasible, including a possible next level of Euro VII regulations anticipated during the coming decade. Low NO x integrated system concept from Cummins.

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Diesel Concept Emissions Commercial

Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

Extending vehicle life and usage is at the heart of the Stellantis Circular Economy Business Unit, which is leading the initiative in collaboration with the Commercial Vehicle Business Unit and the Stellantis Ventures Studio. —Xavier Peugeot, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit. Stellantis N.V.

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Light Commercial Vehicles Cleaner

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Overall, hybrid electric vehicles tend to be the lowest-cost powertrain.

Transportation

Transportation Alternative Fuels Maintenance Chad

GE Aviation and Safran launch advanced technology demonstration program for sustainable engines; 20% lower fuel consumption

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JUNE 15, 2021

GE Aviation and Safran launched a technology development program targeting more than 20% lower fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions compared to today’s engines. Technologies matured as part of the RISE Program will serve as the foundation for the next-generation CFM engine that could be available by the mid-2030s.

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Engine Fuel 2008 International

US DOE and California partner to support $11M in advanced natural gas engine research

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

The US Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), California Energy Commission, and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) have teamed up to launch new research focused on medium- and heavy-duty natural gas engines and vehicles. Lowering the Total Cost of Ownership.

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Gas Engine California Gas-Electric

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Thirty-seven globally prominent scientists representing the International Journal of Engine Research have published an open-access editorial addressing the future of the Internal Combustion Engine, and stressing the importance for continued development of more efficient and even lower-emitting technologies. —Reitz et al.

International

International Engine Exhaust Emissions

MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy launch Phase 1 PCBFC demonstrator vehicle; range-extended EV

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Bramble Energy’s innovative PCBFC technology significantly reduces the manufacturing cost of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. Our work with Bramble Energy has demonstrated that their innovative PCBFC technology represents a cost-effective route to the adoption of fuel cell propulsion for commercial vehicles.

Energy

Energy Range Vehicles Hydrogen

DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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MAY 10, 2023

In collaboration with NE, DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office will provide funding and project oversight for the two hydrogen production–related projects that were selected: General Electric Global Research, Scaled Solid Oxide Co-Electrolysis for Low-Cost Syngas Synthesis from Nuclear Energy.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Molten Salt Cleaning Clean

SoCalGas, partners developing technology to make carbon fiber during hydrogen production from methane; reducing the cost of H2 and cutting GHG

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JANUARY 5, 2018

The technology commercialization team includes SoCalGas, C4, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and West Virginia University (WVU). These efforts support FCTO’s focus on early stage research and development to enable innovations to be demonstrated and to help guide further early stage research strategy.

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Carbon Fiber West Virginia Hydrogen Carbon

Aerojet Rocketdyne teams with NASA to develop novel rocket engine technology; 3D printing

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OCTOBER 12, 2019

Aerojet Rocketdyne has entered into a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center to design and manufacture a lightweight rocket engine thrust chamber assembly using innovative additive manufacturing processes and materials.

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Engine Escape Manufacturer Design

Transient Plasma Systems says advances are bringing plasma ignition technology closer to commercialization

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

Advanced ignition technologies, such as those offered by TPS, have been widely recognized as enablers to achieving higher combustion efficiency and lower emissions for gasoline-powered engines. The keys to commercialization have been demonstrating cost, size and optimized energy consumption in line with automotive requirements.

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Commercial Los Angeles Exhaust Ozone

Citroën launching electrification offensive across commercial range

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Citroën is a leading player in the Light Commercial Vehicles market. The Brand is now preparing to launch a major electrification offensive across its commercial range. This electrification will concern the light commercial vehicles but also the passenger vehicles. Citroën Jumpy: the first model in the electric offensive.

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Commercial Range 2020 Light

Study shows a much cheaper catalyst can generate hydrogen in a commercial electrolyzer

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have shown for the first time that a low-cost, non-precious metal cobalt phosphide (CoP) catalyst catalyst can split water and generate hydrogen gas for hours on end in the harsh environment of a commercial device.

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Hydrogen Commercial Polymer Connecticut

DENSO to test wireless charging system using refrigerated truck

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

The electricity charged in the truck’s battery is then used to power the refrigeration system while the engine is stopped during pickups and deliveries. DENSO has been developing the wireless charging system with the goal to commercialize by 2020.

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Charging Japan Toyota 2014

HaaS company Hydra Energy delivers first converted hydrogen-diesel co-combustion heavy-duty truck; up to 40% hydrogen

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hydra Energy, the Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) provider for commercial fleets looking to reduce emissions and costs with limited risk and no up-front investment ( earlier post ), has delivered its first hydrogen-converted, heavy-duty truck to paying fleet customer Lodgewood Enterprises.

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Hydrogen Convert Diesel Companies

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

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JULY 6, 2022

The new development is suitable for passenger cars and commercial vehicles as well as construction machines and tractors. With the SCT E-motor, MAHLE thus becomes a full-range provider in the field of electric drives and covers all needs from e-scooters to heavy-duty commercial vehicles as well as off-road and industrial applications.

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Motoring Motor Motors Concept

Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses

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MAY 12, 2020

Hyundai will support the construction cost of the hydrogen refueling station while providing up to 12 fuel cell electric buses as well as their maintenance and service. —Seong Kwon Han, President and Head of Commercial Vehicles Division at Hyundai Motor Company. Hyundai fuel cell bus. In September 2019, Hyundai and Cummins Inc.

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Hydrogen Hyundai Motoring Motor

Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Lordstown Motors Corporation, a startup developing an all-electric pickup truck serving the commercial fleet market, merged with DiamondPeak Holdings Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The design significantly increases reliability, maximizes performance, and reduces total cost of ownership.

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Motoring Motor Motors Corporation

Ford-led consortium testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on E-Transit in UK

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MAY 14, 2023

Ford Pro, the company’s commercial vehicle (CV) and services division, will use the pilot to expand its conversion expertise, supported by on-site engineers and E-Transit specialists from the company’s Dagenham site and Dunton Technical Centre, in Essex, UK.

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Hydrogen Ford Fuel Carbon Fiber

CTE: entire US transit fleet could transition to ZEVs by 2035 for $56B - $89B

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MAY 6, 2021

In a new report produced at the request of Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) concluded that a the entire US transit fleet could transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035 at a cost of between $56.22 billion and $88.91 billion on the low end and $60.02

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Fleet Emissions Convert Cost Of

ZeroAvia & Otto Aviation partner to deliver first new airframe design with hydrogen-electric engine option

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JUNE 17, 2022

Under the agreement, Otto and ZeroAvia will work to integrate ZeroAvia’s ZA600 zero-emission engines to Otto’s Celera aircraft. The Celera is an innovative new model of transcontinental aircraft, scalable to 19 passengers, that significantly improves the efficiency of flight and reduces the operational costs of flying as a result.

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Hydrogen Design Engine Climate

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. In this report, MECA provides our assessment of technologies being commercialized by component suppliers, including MECA members, to help their customers comply with future lower NO x standards. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010

ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

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AUGUST 15, 2019

The solution aims to deliver the same performance as a conventional aircraft engine, and much lower operating costs. ZeroAvia plans to start supplying its platform to commercial operators and aircraft manufacturers in 2022, initially targeting up to 500-mile regional flights in 10 to 20-seat fixed-wing aircraft.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Maintenance Taxi

DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This includes EV charging community projects, such as installing charge stations within multi-unit housing, hosting community-led demonstrations that address barriers to EV adoption and lowering costs for direct current (DC) fast charging equipment. AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. Project Description.

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Emissions Eaton Minnesota Hybrid

California Energy Commission awards SPARKZ $2.6M to support development of cobalt-free solid-state batteries

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

The CEC funding will help SPARKZ begin to engineer a solid-state, cobalt-free battery in the US. Its initial research shows the ability to reduce the cost of cell manufacturing by about 40%, while maintaining energy density and cycle-life comparable to chemistries that utilize cobalt.

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California Energy Battery Batteries

Hyzon Motors deepens strategic hydrogen mobility partnership with TotalEnergies

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JULY 13, 2021

The MoU strengthens the existing commercial relationship. TotalEnergies made a previously made a direct investment in Hyzon through its venture arm, TotalEnergies Ventures in 2020, to help fund the buildout of Hyzon’s manufacturing and engineering centers in the United States, Europe and China.

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Hydrogen Motoring Motor Motors

Pierburg to supply small series hydrogen blower to BMW

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OCTOBER 10, 2020

The project aims to reduce the currently still high manufacturing costs of these systems by using low-cost, space-saving components and a high level of integration. The fuel cell should thus be able to be used instead of combustion engines in the front of passenger cars without detrimental effects on weight or installation space.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen BMW Supplies Fuel

DOE to award up to $51.5M for commercial truck, off-road vehicle, and gaseous fuels research

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MARCH 2, 2019

million) This topic includes multiple sub-topics, including novel materials for high-density gas storage and transport, advanced waste to energy technologies, and technology integration that focus on lowering the cost of and overcoming technical barriers to the use of medium- and heavy-duty natural gas and hydrogen-fueled vehicles.

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Commercial Fuel Hydrogen Vehicles

Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The electric F-150, which is undergoing tens of thousands of hours of torture testing and targeting millions of simulated, laboratory and real world test miles, will be more powerful than any F-150 available today and deliver commercial and personal customers the lowest expected lifetime total cost of operation among F-Series trucks.

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F-150 Boston Consulting Group Ford Production

Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen and Element 1 partner to deliver hydrogen generation technology to Greater China

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MAY 19, 2022

— to drive methanol-based hydrogen generation technology and commercialize e1NA’s technology throughout Greater China. e1NA’s methanol-to-hydrogen technology offers a broad solution to this challenge and is also well suited to support hydrogen combustion engines. Dave Edlund, the founder and CEO of e1NA.

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Hydrogen China Carbon Legal

Hyzon Motors to build US’ largest fuel cell MEA line for commercial vehicles in Chicago area

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MARCH 2, 2021

a supplier of hydrogen fuel cell powered heavy vehicles ( earlier post ), plans to build the largest fuel cell membrane electrode assembly (MEA) production line for commercial vehicles in the United States at its new Hyzon Innovation Center located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. Hyzon Motors Inc.,

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Chicago Commercial Fuel Building

Plug Power and BAE Systems enter strategic partnership on hydrogen fuel cell buses

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MAY 10, 2021

Under the framework, Plug Power and BAE Systems will collaborate to supply zero-emissions powertrains to heavy-duty transit bus OEMs in North America integrating Plug Power’s ProGen fuel cell engines into BAE Systems’ smart electric drive systems, as well as provide hydrogen and refueling infrastructure to end-customers use points.

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Hydrogen Plug Fuel Power

NREL thermal management system greatly increases power density of SiC inverters in heavy-duty applications

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The key to NREL’s design innovations for SiC thermal management is to improve the heat transfer coefficient, which allows this system to cool itself efficiently and continuously during operation with the engine coolant. The lighter overall weight and improved performance have clear benefits to fuel efficiency and operating costs.

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Power Powered Fuel Economy Design

New technology converts waste polyethylene to jet fuel in an hour

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MAY 19, 2021

Led by graduate student Chuhua Jia and Hongfei Lin, associate professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, they report on their work in an open-access paper in the journal Chem Catalysis. In the recycling industry, the cost of recycling is key. —Hongfei Lin.

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Convert Waste Fuel Washington

Volkswagen establishes VWAT subsidiary to bring autonomous driving to market; light commercial vehicles first target

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The company will be managed by Alexander Hitzinger, Senior Vice President for autonomous driving in the Volkswagen Group and Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management responsible for Technical Development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV). The first application cases are planned in the commercial sector.

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Commercial Light Market Vehicles

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Yuchai ignites 16L hydrogen engine

Cummins and Tata to collaborate on hydrogen engines, fuel cells and BEVs

NYU team develops novel ion-conducting copolymer to increase power and reduce cost of fuel cells

EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

GEM commits to invest up to $100M in Skyworks Aeronautics; commercialization of eVTOL gyroplanes

Zunum Aero selects Safran turbine for hybrid electric commercial aircraft

DOE awarding $46M to 8 companies to support commercial fusion energy development

Cummins unveils next-gen emissions control concept for diesel at IAA Commercial Vehicles

Stellantis partners with Qinomic to develop electric retrofitting of light commercial vehicles

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

GE Aviation and Safran launch advanced technology demonstration program for sustainable engines; 20% lower fuel consumption

US DOE and California partner to support $11M in advanced natural gas engine research

International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy launch Phase 1 PCBFC demonstrator vehicle; range-extended EV

DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

SoCalGas, partners developing technology to make carbon fiber during hydrogen production from methane; reducing the cost of H2 and cutting GHG

Aerojet Rocketdyne teams with NASA to develop novel rocket engine technology; 3D printing

Transient Plasma Systems says advances are bringing plasma ignition technology closer to commercialization

Citroën launching electrification offensive across commercial range

Study shows a much cheaper catalyst can generate hydrogen in a commercial electrolyzer

DENSO to test wireless charging system using refrigerated truck

HaaS company Hydra Energy delivers first converted hydrogen-diesel co-combustion heavy-duty truck; up to 40% hydrogen

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

Hyundai Motor to establish hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric buses at Incheon Airport with partners, provide buses

Electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors goes public via SPAC; $1.6B transaction

Ford-led consortium testing hydrogen fuel cell technology on E-Transit in UK

CTE: entire US transit fleet could transition to ZEVs by 2035 for $56B - $89B

ZeroAvia & Otto Aviation partner to deliver first new airframe design with hydrogen-electric engine option

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

ZeroAvia unveils hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for aviation

DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

California Energy Commission awards SPARKZ $2.6M to support development of cobalt-free solid-state batteries

Hyzon Motors deepens strategic hydrogen mobility partnership with TotalEnergies

Pierburg to supply small series hydrogen blower to BMW

DOE to award up to $51.5M for commercial truck, off-road vehicle, and gaseous fuels research

Ford confirms construction of Rouge EV center to be home of electric F-150; production by mid-2022

Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen and Element 1 partner to deliver hydrogen generation technology to Greater China

Hyzon Motors to build US’ largest fuel cell MEA line for commercial vehicles in Chicago area

Plug Power and BAE Systems enter strategic partnership on hydrogen fuel cell buses

NREL thermal management system greatly increases power density of SiC inverters in heavy-duty applications

New technology converts waste polyethylene to jet fuel in an hour

Volkswagen establishes VWAT subsidiary to bring autonomous driving to market; light commercial vehicles first target

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