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U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

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A team at the University of Delaware has demonstrated a direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC) prototype with a peak power density of 135 mW cm -2 at 80 ?C. At the system level, recycling of ammonia from the anode exhaust and reduction of trace ammonia emissions are needed to create a practical transportation power source.

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Valero to Permanently Close 210,000 bpd Delaware City Refinery

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Valero Energy Corporation intends to permanently shut down its Delaware City, Delaware refinery due to financial losses caused by very poor economic conditions, significant capital spending requirements and high operating costs. Valero Delaware City Refinery. At this point, we have exhausted all viable options.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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Delaware River and Bay Authority is repowering two Tier 0 marine propulsion engines in one vessel with Tier 3 engines. Delaware and Virginia. Beyond Toxics is replacing one truck and installing advanced exhaust controls on seven trucks. Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, Inc. Puerto Rico.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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In addition, Pinnacle will employ high rates of exhaust gas recirculation and a low temperature combustion strategy, which will improve knock tolerance and reduce heat loss, pumping work, and NO x emissions. University of Delaware.

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One way or another, Fisker Automotive may soon be off the market

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However, subsequent to the Voight/Nol offer, DOE announced it would auction off the remainder of Fisker’s loan obligation, “ after exhausting any realistic possibility for a sale that might have protected our entire investment. ” [See sidebar.]. DOE auctioning off the Fisker loan. On 17 September, Peter W.

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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of in-cabin air comes from a bus’s own exhaust. Such concern has been the impetus for several policies requiring the reduction of school bus exhaust pollution. Driving behavior was estimated based on data collected by the Red Clay School District in Delaware. In fact, it is estimated that up to 0.3%

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Commercial Shipping Emits Almost Half As Much Particulate Pollution as Total Released by World’s Cars

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Earlier research by one of the study’s co-authors, James Corbett, of the University of Delaware, linked particle pollution to premature deaths among coastal populations. The researchers also examined the chemistry of particles in ship exhaust to understand what makes ships such hefty polluters. Earlier post.).

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