Commercial, Emissions, Exhaust and Vehicles

Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2020

Pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than a car’s exhaust emissions, Emissions Analytics has found. Emissions Analytics is an independent global testing and data specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions and fuel efficiency for passenger and commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery.

Exhaust

Exhaust Emissions Pollution Standards

Purem by Eberspaecher to start using CO2-reduced stainless steel in commercial vehicle exhaust systems

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2023

This month, Purem by Eberspaecher starts using Circle Green CO 2 -reduced stainless steel from partner Outokumpu to reduce emissions from the automotive industry. Towards zero emissions, stainless steel plays a major role in our current products as well as future innovations for new drive technologies like the hydrogen engine.

Exhaust

Exhaust Commercial CO2 Vehicles

Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Power management company Eaton’s Vehicle Group has demonstrated cylinder deactivation (CDA) as an effective technology for meeting future global emissions requirements for diesel-engine powered commercial vehicles. New emissions regulations spearheaded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.

Eaton

Eaton Emissions Exhaust Commercial

Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2023

On the foundation of their 2021 collaboration agreement and of technical work achieved together over the past two years, Nouveau Monde Graphite and Caterpillar signed definitive agreements for Caterpillar to supply NMG’s Matawinie Mine with an integrated solution that covers a zero-exhaust emission fleet, supporting infrastructure, and service.

NMG

NMG Exhaust Supplies Fleet

Eberspaecher and China Yuchai subsidiary form JV for emission control systems for commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2018

Eberspaecher Exhaust Technology International GmbH and China Yuchai International Limited will form a joint venture company: Eberspaecher Yuchai Exhaust Technology. The JV Company will produce and sell exhaust emission control systems for Chinese commercial vehicles to meet the highest domestic emission standard, China National 6.

China

China Commercial Emissions Exhaust

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

Green Car Congress

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. Euro 7 Vision.

Diesel

Diesel Concept Emissions Commercial

New single-atom catalyst removes methane from engine exhaust at lower temperatures, while remaining stable at high temperatures

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2023

A new study by researchers from Washington State University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has found that a catalyst using a single or just a few palladium atoms removed 90% of unburned methane from natural gas engine exhaust at low temperatures. The work is published in the journal Nature Catalysis.

Exhaust

Exhaust Engine Gas Carbon

Eaton says testing and use show its cylinder-deactivation technology can help commercial vehicle OEMs meet coming emissions regulations

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Eaton says it has shown in regulatory test cycles and real-world use that its cylinder-deactivation (CDA) technology can play a key role in helping commercial vehicle manufacturers meet or exceed 2024 and 2027 US emissions regulations. —Karl Sievertsen, chief technology officer, Eaton’s Vehicle Group.

Eaton

Eaton Commercial Emissions San Antonio

Achates opposed-piston 3-cylinder 10.6L diesel emissions meet 2027 EPA, CA requirements

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2020

opposed-piston heavy-duty diesel engine has achieved performance results that comply with pending 2027 requirements of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California to reduce sharply emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO x ). Achates Power’s innovative 3-cylinder, 10.6L Furthermore, the 10.6L

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EPA Diesel Emissions San Diego

Eaton and Tenneco partner to produce new, integrated exhaust thermal management system to meet coming lower NOx standards

Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2021

Power management company Eaton and Tenneco announced a joint development agreement between Eaton’s Vehicle Group and Tenneco’s Clean Air business group to produce an integrated exhaust thermal management system that will enable commercial truck and light vehicle manufacturers to meet upcoming emissions regulations.

Eaton

Eaton Exhaust Standards Emissions

Eaton contributing to ZET Coalition clean air initiative with lineup of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

Power management company Eaton said it is a key contributor and supporter of the National Zero-Emission Truck ( ZET ) Coalition’s newly issued priority federal recommendations. Eaton has partnered with CALSTART to provide the heavy-duty truck market with a suite of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies.

Eaton

Eaton Clean Cleaning Emissions

Continental introducing new solutions for economic and efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment in commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

At the IAA in Hanover (Germany), Continental is presenting new solutions for exhaust gas aftertreatment in commercial vehicles. The technologies being shown are designed to help system suppliers and OEMs meet new exhaust emissions standards such as Euro VI (2013) and US10 /Tier4f. SCR development progress.

Exhaust

Exhaust Commercial Gas Vehicles

Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2022

The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Convert Hydrogen Parts Fuel

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

Green Car Congress

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.

Commercial

Commercial Los Angeles Exhaust Ozone

Eaton expands valvetrain portfolio for off-highway vehicles to help reduce CO2 and NOx

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2020

Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. This technology enables precise valve lift control through HLA, coupled with engine braking capability, which in turn helps reduce emissions and improve fuel economy.

Eaton

Eaton Fuel Economy CO2 Vehicles

Jacobs to introduce cylinder deactivation (CDA) Technology at IAA Commercial Vehicles

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, will introduce its new Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology to the European market at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 (Hannover, Germany, 20-27 September). can reduce or eliminate use of the intake throttle.

Commercial

Commercial Vehicles Fuel Economy Exhaust

Volvo Trucks begins testing hydrogen fuel cell trucks; cellcentric fuel cells for commercialization

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2022

The combination of battery electric and fuel cell electric will enable our customers to completely eliminate CO 2 exhaust emissions from their trucks, no matter transport assignments. Customer pilots will start in a few years from now and commercialization is planned for the latter part of this decade.

Volvo

Volvo Hydrogen Fuel Commercial

Bosch increases commercial vehicle diesel injection pressure to 2,500 bar

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2012

As it outlined in 2010, Bosch has increased the maximum injection pressure of its CRSN3-25 injection system for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles to 2,500 bar. The aim is to help meet more stringent emissions standards such as US 10 and Euro VI; higher injection pressures help lower fuel consumption and emissions.

Commercial

Commercial Diesel Vehicles Exhaust

NR Canada seeking commercialization partner for methane oxidation catalyst

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2020

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking expressions of interest from firms which wish to enter into a commercial licensing arrangement to bring to market its methane oxidation catalyst. This technology has applications to the automotive industry and other sectors covered by regulations that control methane emissions. Background.

Canada

Canada Commercial Exhaust Gas

BorgWarner introduces new EGR Coolers with compact floating core for commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2017

To support commercial vehicle manufacturers in meeting current and future emissions regulations, BorgWarner has developed an economical new series of multi-platform exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers featuring a compact floating core. Click to enlarge.

Commercial

Commercial Exhaust Vehicles Gas

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2013

Researchers at Environment Canada have found that vehicle exhaust is a significant source of isocyanic acid (HNCO), a toxic gaseous acid that is a product of various forms of combustion and a potential health concern. mg kg fuel –1 and were significantly higher than previous biomass burning emission estimates.

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Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2022

FEV, a leading service provider in vehicle and propulsion system development and testing, has evaluated the performance of the Transient Plasma Systems Inc. liter, direct and port fueled injection, inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine commonly used in the Camry line of vehicles.

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Emissions Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline

Faurecia acquires Amminex to accelerate efficient NOx reduction for passenger and commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2016

At the recent Paris Motor Show, Faurecia showed the Amminex solution for commercial vehicles, as well as an ASDS system in a new format for passenger cars. In increasing its participation to 91.5%, Faurecia expects to intensify the development of this technology for both commercial vehicles and passenger cars.

Commercial

Commercial Exhaust Vehicles Diesel

New study to investigate emissions from commercial buses in fleet operations

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

The Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company is working with Ricardo and test equipment specialist HORIBA on an advanced research project in the UK that aims to investigate the emissions of a range of buses operating in a modern commercial public transport fleet.

Fleet

Fleet Emissions Commercial London

Global Commercial Vehicle meeting continues calls for global regulatory harmonization on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2012

This was the chief executives’ tenth meeting to discuss global issues and to recommend solutions to the regulatory challenges facing commercial vehicle manufacturers. Globally, commercial vehicle manufacturers are taking decisive steps to overcome both short and long-term challenges.

Global

Global Commercial Emissions Fuel

FedEx acquiring 1,000 Chanje electric delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

will add 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet. FedEx is purchasing 100 of the vehicles from Chanje Energy Inc and leasing 900 from Ryder System, Inc. The purpose-built electric vehicles will be operated by FedEx Express for commercial and residential pick-up and delivery services in the United States.

Vehicles

Vehicles Electric Electrical Fleet

Deutsche Post DHL Group orders up to 44 Volvo electric trucks; cooperation agreement

Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2022

Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero-exhaust-emission vehicles. The vehicle was the first fully-electric commercial heavy truck used for urban logistics in the UK.

Volvo

Volvo North America London Electric

Continental acquires 100% ownership of exhaust aftertreatment JV Emitec

Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2014

Continental has acquired 100% ownership of the exhaust technologies specialist Emitec. Continental already has a comprehensive product portfolio in the field of exhaust-gas aftertreatment and works closely with Emitec. On the other side, Emitec is strongly represented in the commercial-vehicle and two-wheeler sector.

Exhaust

Exhaust Purchase Supplies Gas

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The new report is a companion to a report released by MECA in June 2019 that provides an assessment of market-ready technologies for heavy-duty diesel vehicles to meet lower intermediate NOx standards by 2024 (“ Technology Feasibility for Model Year 2024 Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles in Meeting Lower NOx Standards ”). —Ed].

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Emissions Fuel Economy Diesel 2019

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

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The transportation sector was responsible for over 7 million tons of NO x emissions in the US in 2014, with 50% of this sector’s NO x attributed to heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles and equipment. CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. Source of data: US EPA (2019).

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Emissions Diesel Engine 2010

Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo by Marcus Reubenstein on Unsplash Australia will introduce a bill to parliament this week containing its first-ever vehicle emissions rule, a huge step forward for the country. But the rules make the same mistakes that have caused ballooning vehicle sizes in the US over the last decades.

Australia

Australia Exhaust EPA Auto Industry

Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The scientists intend to provide sound data on the combustion process, efficiency and environmental impact of DME in the commercial vehicle sector. The engine block is derived from a Cursor 11 commercial vehicle engine manufactured by FPT Industrial and has already served us for five years in various research projects.

Engine

Engine Fuel Exhaust Gas-Electric

U. Houston-led project looking for new exhaust treatment catalysts for low-temperature lean-burn combustion engines

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

million project to find new catalytic materials that work at lower exhaust temperatures, allowing automakers to build vehicles that operate more efficiently while retaining the ability to clean emissions before they leave the tailpipe. Catalytic converters clean vehicle exhaust into nitrogen, water and carbon dioxide.

Houston

Houston Exhaust Engine Chrysler

Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It specifically integrates Proterra’s lithium-ion battery technology which has a proven track record for use in heavy-duty and commercial vehicles deployed in various fields around the world, with Komatsu’s components, such as the hydraulic pump, controller, and electric motor for work equipment operation.

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Lithium Ion Power Powered Electric

Study shows biodiesel blends in buses reduce PM, other harmful exhaust elements, EC and CO

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The researchers found that biodiesel has many advantages over regular diesel even in a very low blend percentage, including low emissions of particulate matter, combustion elements (mainly sulfur), elemental carbon, and carbon monoxide. Biodiesel may produce high NO x emissions. Kumar et al.

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Exhaust Oil Emissions Sodium

Faurecia Emissions Control reorients strategy, becomes Faurecia Clean Mobility

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2017

To align with industry megatrends and boost its long term growth, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies has reoriented its strategy and become Faurecia Clean Mobility. Faurecia is the market leader for valves used in cold-end exhaust components. Emissions reduction. Energy recovery.

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Clean Cleaning Emissions Exhaust

Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting endorses harmonized global approach to improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHGs

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Leading global manufacturers of heavy-duty commercial trucks and engines gathering at the annual Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting endorsed a harmonized global approach as an effective pathway to further improve energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions from commercial vehicles.

Global

Global Commercial Industrial Industry

MIT study says combustion emissions cause ~200,000 premature deaths/year in US; vehicles and power generation top sources

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2013

Annual average concentrations of fine particulates from US sources of combustion emissions from (a) electric power generation; (b) industry; (c) commercial and residential sources; (d) road transportation; (e) marine transportation; (f) rail transportation; (g) sum of all combustion sources; (h) all sources. Source: MIT. related and ?2,000

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MIT Emissions Ozone Power

MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2023

This saves the operator costs and also reduces the CO 2 emissions of the engines. Equipped with the latest exhaust technologies, the MAN D3876 complies with the current and strict EU Stage V emission regulations. l in commercial vehicles and off-road applications.

Engine

Engine Future Exhaust Diesel

DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

The selected projects include 6 vehicle-related technologies and 2 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as new hydropower, heat pump, solar and manufacturing technologies. Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants.

Exhaust

Exhaust Wind 2014 Motor

Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2022

The result is a high-performance powertrain with emissions at the same level as ambient air. Current work on hydrogen combustion engines worldwide is predominantly being done for commercial vehicles with a relatively low specific output of around 50 kW per liter of displacement. —Vincenzo Bevilacqua.

Porsche

Porsche Hydrogen Gasoline-Electric Exhaust

Ricardo forms company to commercialize cryogenic split-cycle engine: CryoPower

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Ricardo has created a company—Dolphin N2 Ltd—to commercialize its CryoPower cryogenic split-cycle engine technology ( earlier post , earlier post.) The Ricardo CryoPower concept aims to increase the fuel efficiency while reducing operating costs and CO 2 emissions for long haul trucks and other heavy-duty applications.

Commercial

Commercial Engine Companies Fuel

Mercedes-Benz showcasing new 7.7L Euro VI natural gas engine for medium-duty commercial vehicles at IAA; replaces two earlier models

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2014

Relative (percent) CO 2 emissions benefit of the new natural gas variant as compared to the 220 kW diesel engine. These are lean-burn engines and fulfill Euro V EEV emissions specification. Placement of the M936NGT in the Daimler commercial vehicle engine portfolio. Benz et al. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

Mercedes

Mercedes Gas Engine Commercial

Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2021

By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and zero carbon technologies. The engines are used in a wide variety of applications, for example, in energy supply, commercial shipping, heavy land vehicles, passenger trains and in yachts.

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2019 Engine Climate Power

Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

Purem by Eberspaecher to start using CO2-reduced stainless steel in commercial vehicle exhaust systems

Eaton leverages cylinder deactivation and exhaust thermal management technologies to reduce commercial vehicle emissions

Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

Eberspaecher and China Yuchai subsidiary form JV for emission control systems for commercial vehicles

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

New single-atom catalyst removes methane from engine exhaust at lower temperatures, while remaining stable at high temperatures

Eaton says testing and use show its cylinder-deactivation technology can help commercial vehicle OEMs meet coming emissions regulations

Achates opposed-piston 3-cylinder 10.6L diesel emissions meet 2027 EPA, CA requirements

Eaton and Tenneco partner to produce new, integrated exhaust thermal management system to meet coming lower NOx standards

Eaton contributing to ZET Coalition clean air initiative with lineup of emission-reducing and electric vehicle technologies

Continental introducing new solutions for economic and efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment in commercial vehicles

Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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

Eaton expands valvetrain portfolio for off-highway vehicles to help reduce CO2 and NOx

Jacobs to introduce cylinder deactivation (CDA) Technology at IAA Commercial Vehicles

Volvo Trucks begins testing hydrogen fuel cell trucks; cellcentric fuel cells for commercialization

Bosch increases commercial vehicle diesel injection pressure to 2,500 bar

NR Canada seeking commercialization partner for methane oxidation catalyst

BorgWarner introduces new EGR Coolers with compact floating core for commercial vehicles

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

Faurecia acquires Amminex to accelerate efficient NOx reduction for passenger and commercial vehicles

New study to investigate emissions from commercial buses in fleet operations

Global Commercial Vehicle meeting continues calls for global regulatory harmonization on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction

FedEx acquiring 1,000 Chanje electric delivery vehicles

Deutsche Post DHL Group orders up to 44 Volvo electric trucks; cooperation agreement

Continental acquires 100% ownership of exhaust aftertreatment JV Emitec

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

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

Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

U. Houston-led project looking for new exhaust treatment catalysts for low-temperature lean-burn combustion engines

Komatsu to exhibit 20-ton-class Proterra-Powered electric hydraulic excavator at bauma 2022

Study shows biodiesel blends in buses reduce PM, other harmful exhaust elements, EC and CO

Faurecia Emissions Control reorients strategy, becomes Faurecia Clean Mobility

Global Commercial Vehicle Industry Meeting endorses harmonized global approach to improve fuel efficiency and reduce GHGs

MIT study says combustion emissions cause ~200,000 premature deaths/year in US; vehicles and power generation top sources

MAN D3876 engine ensures high thrust and future-proofing in PistenBully 800; engine basis for possible H2 variant

DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

Ricardo forms company to commercialize cryogenic split-cycle engine: CryoPower

Mercedes-Benz showcasing new 7.7L Euro VI natural gas engine for medium-duty commercial vehicles at IAA; replaces two earlier models

Rolls-Royce Power Systems road map for climate-neutrality; 35% cut by 2030 from 2019; key role of mtu engines

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