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C2CNT process converts flue gas from natural gas power plant into carbon nanotubes

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JULY 29, 2019

On 26 July, the first flue gas from the natural gas power plant, the Shepard Energy Center in Calgary, Canada, was directly transformed by the C2CNT process ( earlier post ) into carbon nanotubes. Our C2CNT team is working on bringing to fruition a carbon-based economy with change comparable to the introduction of the plastics economy.

Carbon

Carbon Gas Convert Power

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. —Curran et al.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy PHEV

Jemena and Coregas partner on green hydrogen for New South Wales transport industry

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AUGUST 9, 2021

Australian energy infrastructure company Jemena and gas supply company Coregas are partnering to advance the use of green hydrogen for the transport industry in New South Wales. The green hydrogen will be produced at Jemena’s $15-million Western Sydney Green Gas demonstration project.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Transportation Green Industry

UW Madison chemists discover new way to harness energy from ammonia

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

A research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a new way to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas through a process that could be a step toward ammonia replacing carbon-based fuels. This process can be harnessed to produce electricity, with protons and nitrogen gas as byproducts.

Energy

Energy Wisconsin Hydrogen Gas-Electric

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Audi is adding a new member to its A3 family: the A3 Sportback 30 g-tron natural gas vehicle. Operation with natural gas or biomethane makes the compact model economical and more climate-friendly with low emissions. The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine.

Audi

Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric

Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. It will be based on a wide network of partners from all sectors and will revolve around 4 poles of activity, putting into practice the principles of the circular economy at each stage of the vehicle life cycle and mobility.

Economy

Economy Re-Charge France Maintenance

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

Projects will work to lower emissions by leading the expansion of EV charging stations to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. Fiscal Year 2021 Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies RD&D DE-FOA-0002475. EV Market Stimulation in Divested Economies. Project Description.

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Emissions Eaton Minnesota Hybrid

Dominion Energy sets new goal of net zero emissions by 2050 for both power generation, natural gas operations

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Dominion Energy announced a significant expansion of the company's greenhouse gas emissions-reduction goals, establishing a new commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The goal covers carbon dioxide and methane emissions, the dominant greenhouse gases, from both electricity generation and gas infrastructure operations.

Emissions

Emissions Gas Energy Powered

LOTTE, Sumitomo of Americas and Syzygy Plasmonics to partner on photocatalytic cracking of ammonia to produce hydrogen

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Among other climate-focused goals, the company is setting the stage to advance the hydrogen economy in Korea. Plans include importing green ammonia that can be readily transported and stored before it is converted into clean hydrogen with expectations of generating 1.2 million tons of hydrogen per year domestically by 2030.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen America South Korea Light

WSU, GTI system uses electrochemical reforming of ethanol for compressed hydrogen production; CAPER

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JUNE 12, 2022

A team from Washington State University (WSU) and the Gas Technology Institute have used an ethanol and water mixture and a small amount of electricity in an electrochemical conversion system to produce pure compressed hydrogen. Without using a membrane, the only gas-phase species is H2. —Kee et al.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Production Water Gas-Electric

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

This combined offering helps meet the urgent need to remove carbon emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy. Conventional methanol production involves fossil feedstocks such as natural gas or coal. Hydrogen can also be processed from by-product hydrogen available in some industrial waste streams.

Carbon

Carbon International Waste Water

CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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JULY 28, 2023

Our hydrogen locomotive program has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from locomotive operations, supporting the transition to a lower-carbon future in the freight rail sector. The conversion work will be done at CSX’s Huntington, West Virginia locomotive shop.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Kansas City West Virginia Fuel

ETH Zürich, Total team develops new catalyst to convert CO2 and H2 directly to methanol efficiently

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JULY 30, 2019

Scientists at ETH Zürich and oil and gas company Total have developed a new catalyst that efficiently converts CO 2 and hydrogen directly into methanol. It is possible to convert it into fuels and a wide variety of chemical products, including those that today are mainly based on fossil resources.

Convert

Convert CO2 Hydrogen Gas-Electric

Get H2 partners propose green hydrogen pipeline in Europe

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MARCH 13, 2021

Most of the transport will take place via existing gas grid lines (shown in orange), which will be converted to hydrogen transport. Collectively, the overall project can map the essential building blocks of the green hydrogen value chain and form the basis for an efficient European gas infrastructure for hydrogen.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Green Europe Gas-Electric

Dutch report suggests hydrogen exchange could catalyze hydrogen market

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

A hydrogen exchange, similar to electricity and gas exchanges, could act as a catalyst for a market for climate-neutral hydrogen, according to an exploratory study, “A Hydrogen Exchange for the Climate”, presented to Eric Wiebes, the Netherlands Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Market Netherlands Climate

KIST team develops membrane reactor system to produce pure H2 from ammonia with high productivity

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Steam is adopted as a sweep gas, presenting efficient H 2 recovery (>91%) while replacing conventionally utilized noble carrier gases that require additional gas separation processes. Hydrogen gas, however, cannot be transported in large amounts due to the limitations in the amount that can be stored per unit volume.

Production

Production Hydrogen Gas-Electric Low Cost

OCTA board approves draft plan for conversion to 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040; testing fuel-cell and battery-electric

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JUNE 25, 2020

The Orange County Transportation Authority board has approved a draft plan outlining how the agency will convert the OC Bus fleet to 100% zero-emission technology by 2040. In April, the OCTA Board of Directors approved a request for quotes to purchase 10 plug-in battery-electric buses. OCTA hydrogen fuel-cell bus. million investment.

Fleet

Fleet Emissions Fuel Conversion

Toyota moves closer to production with next-generation fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks; new Mirai system

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Toyota’s next generation fuel cell electric technology is now powering a new set of Class 8 heavy-duty trucks. Designed to be flexible enough to meet the needs of a wide variety of OEM truck makers, the new fuel cell electric system in the latest prototypes has been adapted to a Kenworth T680 chassis. Port fleet rollout.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Kenworth Long Beach Toyota

Tenneco/Gentherm showcasing prototype of thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery; targeting 5% fuel economy improvement

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Tenneco and Gentherm (formerly BSST/Amerigon) are part of a US Department of Energy (DOE) consortium actively developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) for capturing waste exhaust heat in vehicles and converting it to electrical energy to be used to power electrical systems within the vehicle.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Waste Economy Fuel

New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

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APRIL 23, 2018

liter Dynamic Force ( earlier post ) four-cylinder Toyota Hybrid System II (THS II) with 650V electric motor (A25A-FXS) and Continuously-Variable Transmission (CVT). Toyota estimates that the 2019 Avalon Hybrid will boost fuel economy by up to 10% over its MY 2018 predecessor, from 40 mpg (5.88 l/100 km) combined to 44 mpg (5.34

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy MPG 2019 Economy

Three coming DOE funding opportunities for sustainable transportation technologies

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MARCH 11, 2021

These potential funding opportunities seek innovative research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) in the pursuit of technologies that will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the transportation sector, the highest source of emissions in the United States.

Sustainable Transportation

Sustainable Transportation Transportation Economy Hydrogen

MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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AUGUST 29, 2021

A team at MITEI (MIT Energy Initiative) has found that hydrogen-generated electricity can be a cost-competitive option for backing up wind and solar. However, the authors noted, the power prices required to justify investment in an HFGT to replace a natural gas-fired gas turbine are considerably higher than those seen in the market today.

Wind

Wind Hydrogen Solar Lithium Ion

US$105M WESTKÜSTE100 green hydrogen project receives funding approval from German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs

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AUGUST 10, 2020

As a result, the real-world laboratory project has taken a significant step forward towards its goal of progressively establishing a regional hydrogen economy on an industrial scale. Further plans include the production of climate-friendly aviation fuels and large-scale supply to gas grids.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Green Wind Grid

Chinese company to convert coke oven waste gas into power for region with three GE aeroderivative gas turbines

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JANUARY 6, 2011

Ltd is building a high-efficiency gas turbine power plant to utilize coke oven gas (COG) into power and steam to meet increasing energy needs in its region. The power plant will be equipped with three GE aeroderivative gas turbines, which are the first LM2500+G4 units sold in China. Jiangsu Tianue Energy and Chemical Group Co.

Gas

Gas Chinese Waste Convert

Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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MARCH 27, 2013

Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder. liter V6 models.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid

AkzoNobel and Gasunie investigating large-scale production of green hydrogen; 20MW facility for 3000 tons per year

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JANUARY 9, 2018

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Gasunie New Energy are partnering to investigate the possible large scale conversion of sustainable electricity into green hydrogen via the electrolysis of water. We see ‘power to gas’ not only as a promising technology, but also as one that will be necessary to achieve a fully sustainable energy mix by 2050.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Green Netherlands Production

Graforce plasma electrolysis for efficient generation of hydrogen from industrial waste water; partnering with Audi

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Mixing in biogas produces hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas (HCNG)—a cost-effective, environmentally friendly fuel for vehicles that also generates electricity and heat. The technology not only converts wastewater pollutants into valuable energy, but also reduces emissions (CO 2 , CO, HC) by 30 to 60 percent.

Water

Water Waste Audi Hydrogen

Hyzon Motors to collaborate with Transform Materials on renewable hydrogen production

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JANUARY 20, 2022

Hyzon Motors, a leading supplier of heavy-duty hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles, announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Transform Materials, a provider of renewable hydrogen through its proprietary microwave reactor technology ( earlier post ).

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Renewable Production Motoring

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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AUGUST 30, 2010

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Color is integral to the new schemes.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel

IEA: time to tap into hydrogen’s potential to play a key role in a clean, secure and affordable energy future

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JUNE 15, 2019

The in-depth study, which analyzes hydrogen’s current state of play and offers guidance on its future development, was launched by Dr Fatih Birol, the IEA’s Executive Director, alongside Mr Hiroshige Seko, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, on the occasion of the meeting of G20 energy and environment ministers in Karuizawa, Japan.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Affordable Future

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. The “Pathways to Near-Zero-Emission Natural Gas Heavy Duty Vehicles” report, authored by GNA on behalf of Southern California Gas Co. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Background. grams per brake horsepower-hour (g/bhp-hr).

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Climate Gas Emissions California

Stäubli, SSA Marine and Tritium team to create largest automated electric vehicle charging port program in US

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JULY 23, 2019

Stäubli Electrical Connectors, a leading manufacturer of electrical connector solutions, has signed an agreement with SSA Marine to provide automatic charging stations for 33 terminal tractors at the Port of Long Beach. This project will create the largest automated electric vehicle charging program of any port in the United States.

Mariner

Mariner Long Beach Electric Vehicles Charging

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The Ricardo-led Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT) project will apply 48V “intelligent electrification” concepts, mild hybridization and waste heat recovery in a Ford Focus diesel demonstrator. version of its vehicle (a 2009 Ford Focus) but with fuel economy and CO 2 emissions approaching those of a Prius.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Diesel Economy Gasoline

BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Steel is responsible for around 7% of man-made greenhouse gas emissions every year and is one of the world’s most polluting industries. Converting a significant portion of the fleet to hydrogen would require more DRI plants and more electric furnaces. Blast furnace production would fall to 18% of capacity in this scenario.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Clean Cleaning Industry

Bloom Energy and Idaho National Laboratory to test use of nuclear generation to power solid-oxide electrolyzer for H2 production

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MAY 19, 2021

When the electric grid has ample power, rather than ramping down power generation, the electricity generated by nuclear plants can be used to produce cost-effective hydrogen in support of the burgeoning hydrogen economy. First announced in July 2020, Bloom Energy’s electrolyzer converts water (or steam) into hydrogen and oxygen.

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Idaho Powered Power Energy

Enerpulse explains mechanism by which pulsed energy ignition plugs enhance fuel economy

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JULY 23, 2014

Enerpulse Technologies said that it has further identified the underlying mechanism by which its its pulsed energy ignition technology improves fuel economy, reduces emission and delivers higher torque in spark ignited (SI) internal combustion (IC) engines. Earlier post.) —Wes Helgeson, senior research engineer.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Plug Economy Energy

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. He also called on states to suspend their state gas taxes as well or to find other ways to deliver some relief.

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Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel

Los Alamos and Oberon Fuels receive DOE funding to produce renewable hydrogen from renewable DME (rDME)

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JUNE 25, 2021

Because DME handles like propane/liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), it requires minimal modifications to the existing global LPG distribution network and leverages the expertise of its existing workforce. This project will produce the final step—technology that can convert rDME into rH2 fuel at the point of use.

Renewable

Renewable Hydrogen Fuel Waste

Oberon Fuels starts commercial production of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME)

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JUNE 11, 2021

Because rDME’s properties allow it to store and transport renewable hydrogen cost-effectively, this milestone unlocks Oberon’s ability to reduce emissions from transportation today, while potentially accelerating the development of the hydrogen economy. Once delivered, rDME can be converted to renewable hydrogen at the point of use.

Renewable

Renewable Commercial Fuel Production

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

Baua Electric

JULY 14, 2024

Hydrogen Production To store energy in hydrogen, we first need to produce hydrogen gas. This is primarily done through a process called electrolysis, which involves splitting water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) using an electric current. Hydrogen Storage Methods Once produced, hydrogen can be stored in various forms.

Renewable

Renewable Hydrogen Clean Cleaning

MIT Report Finds Natural Gas Has Significant Potential to Displace Coal, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Role in Transportation More Limited

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JUNE 26, 2010

Natural gas will play a leading role in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions over the next several decades, largely by replacing older, inefficient coal plants with highly efficient combined-cycle gas generation, according to a major new interim report out from MIT.

MIT

MIT Coal Gas Emissions

UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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JULY 9, 2020

Replacing a gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric vehicle, according to a study by a University of California, Davis, researcher of Uber and Lyft data. The paper is published in the journal Nature Energy. —Alan Jenn.

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Davis Personal Emissions Cleaner

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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JUNE 5, 2023

The fossil fuels are highly significant in the global economy. It takes really long to form fossil fuels They are air pollutants – Combustion of fossil fuels emits greenhouse gases causes air pollution Global warming – as a result of greenhouse gas emission, atmospheric temperature increases ( how? ). Is electricity fuel?

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Chesapeake Energy to invest some $1B over 10 years to support natural gas demand, infrastructure and end-use technologies; $305M in initial investments in Clean Energy Fuels and Sundrop Fuels

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JULY 12, 2011

billion venture capital fund over the next 10 years, Chesapeake NG Ventures Corporation (CNGV), dedicated to identifying and investing in companies and technologies that will replace the use of gasoline and diesel with natural gas and natural gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuels. Chesapeake Energy Corporation plans to create a $1.0-billion

Gas

Gas Fuel Clean Cleaning

C2CNT process converts flue gas from natural gas power plant into carbon nanotubes

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

Jemena and Coregas partner on green hydrogen for New South Wales transport industry

UW Madison chemists discover new way to harness energy from ammonia

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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

Dominion Energy sets new goal of net zero emissions by 2050 for both power generation, natural gas operations

LOTTE, Sumitomo of Americas and Syzygy Plasmonics to partner on photocatalytic cracking of ammonia to produce hydrogen

WSU, GTI system uses electrochemical reforming of ethanol for compressed hydrogen production; CAPER

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

ETH Zürich, Total team develops new catalyst to convert CO2 and H2 directly to methanol efficiently

Get H2 partners propose green hydrogen pipeline in Europe

Dutch report suggests hydrogen exchange could catalyze hydrogen market

KIST team develops membrane reactor system to produce pure H2 from ammonia with high productivity

OCTA board approves draft plan for conversion to 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040; testing fuel-cell and battery-electric

Toyota moves closer to production with next-generation fuel cell technology for heavy-duty trucks; new Mirai system

Tenneco/Gentherm showcasing prototype of thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery; targeting 5% fuel economy improvement

New 2019 Toyota Avalon hybrid boosts fuel economy 10% to 44 mpg combined

Three coming DOE funding opportunities for sustainable transportation technologies

MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

US$105M WESTKÜSTE100 green hydrogen project receives funding approval from German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs

Chinese company to convert coke oven waste gas into power for region with three GE aeroderivative gas turbines

Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

AkzoNobel and Gasunie investigating large-scale production of green hydrogen; 20MW facility for 3000 tons per year

Graforce plasma electrolysis for efficient generation of hydrogen from industrial waste water; partnering with Audi

Hyzon Motors to collaborate with Transform Materials on renewable hydrogen production

EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

IEA: time to tap into hydrogen’s potential to play a key role in a clean, secure and affordable energy future

Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

Stäubli, SSA Marine and Tritium team to create largest automated electric vehicle charging port program in US

ADEPT project to apply gasoline engine HyBoost system to diesel; 48V architecture; full hybrid fuel economy at much lower cost

BNEF: steel industry set to pivot to hydrogen in green push; additional $278B for clean capacity and retrofits

Bloom Energy and Idaho National Laboratory to test use of nuclear generation to power solid-oxide electrolyzer for H2 production

Enerpulse explains mechanism by which pulsed energy ignition plugs enhance fuel economy

President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

Los Alamos and Oberon Fuels receive DOE funding to produce renewable hydrogen from renewable DME (rDME)

Oberon Fuels starts commercial production of renewable dimethyl ether (rDME)

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

MIT Report Finds Natural Gas Has Significant Potential to Displace Coal, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Role in Transportation More Limited

UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

Chesapeake Energy to invest some $1B over 10 years to support natural gas demand, infrastructure and end-use technologies; $305M in initial investments in Clean Energy Fuels and Sundrop Fuels

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