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AUGUST 15, 2021

LGF is the first renewable diesel fuel project to achieve this milestone. Carbon capture and permanent geologic sequestration is no longer a hypothetical scenario for Louisiana Green Fuels—successful completion of the test well is a major milestone that’s not been achieved by any other renewable diesel project.

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JULY 11, 2023

Analysis of a study by S&P Global Mobility shows the number of new near-zero emission diesel trucks on the road in the US increased 10.2% between 2021 and 2022, according to the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). Near-zero emission trucks are advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years. are CNG, 0.3%

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is helping a client develop a simple post-refinery treatment process that reduces exhaust emissions from diesel engines by overcoming the soot/nitrogen oxides (NO x ) reduction trade-off that has plagued engine researchers for decades. The first is a non-polar substance and the second is a bipolar mixture.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

On Sunday, Porsche AG announced that it will in the future no longer offer diesel-powered models. Demand for diesel models, on the other hand, is dropping. Demand for diesel models, on the other hand, is dropping. In 2017, the diesel share of worldwide Porsches was 12%. Porsche is not demonizing diesel.

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JULY 14, 2021

Cummins has begun testing a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine. The proof-of-concept test is building on Cummins’ existing technology leadership in gaseous-fuel applications and powertrains. Cummins is thrilled about the potential of the hydrogen engine to reduce emissions and provide power and performance for customers.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

At the upcoming 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, BMW will present three new plug-in hybrid models for the premium mid-range—all in the 3 Series. Two new 48V mild-hybrid M diesels. liter in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine and mild hybrid technology with a 48-volt starter-generator.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States. liter diesel program’s goals, timing, and marketing strategy. According to the company’s admissions and court documents, beginning at least as early as 2010, FCA US developed a new 3.0-liter

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MARCH 4, 2020

Volkswagen unveiled the new eight-generation Golf GTI, the Golf GTD and the Golf GTE plug-in hybrid via a live stream event, in place of the cancelled Geneva International Motor Show. liter, four-cylinder TDI diesel power unit (EA288 evo series) with an output of 147 kW (200 PS). The new Golf GTI is powered by a 180 kW (245 PS) 2.0-liter

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MAY 6, 2022

CAT-DEF—Catalyzed Diesel Exhaust Fluid—is an SwRI-developed catalyst- and surfactant-modified diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) solution. The internally funded advancement successfully reduced heavy-duty diesel engine nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2027 standards.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2019

liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter liter CRDi diesel engine. A belt connects the MHSG to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine. In addition to the 2.0-liter

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JUNE 26, 2018

to LiquidPiston for development of 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype. an advanced internal combustion engine technology company, an additional $2.5 million to continue development of its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, bringing DARPA’s total funding of the engine technology to $6M. DARPA awards additional $2.5M

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Under the proposed settlement, lodged with the US District Court for the District of Columbia, Daimler will recall and repair the emissions systems in Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles sold in the United States between 2009 and 2016 and pay $875 million in civil penalties and roughly $70.3 million in other penalties.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Two new 37 tonne DAF CF Electric trucks will transport food and other products from Wentloog rail terminal outside Cardiff to Tesco’s distribution center in Magor, Wales, in partnership with logistics and international freight forwarding company FSEW. These first two trucks will replace around 65,000 diesel-fueled road miles, removing 87.4

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that the government will accelerate the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles, bringing it forward by ten years to 2030, as part of a “Green Industrial Revolution.” billion), boosting international investment into strong manufacturing bases including in the Midlands and North East.

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MARCH 11, 2022

At the International Engine Congress in Baden-Baden (Germany), Liebherr-Components AG and US-based Tula Technology presented the results of their joint study on heavy machinery. Based on simulations, Tula’s diesel Dynamic Skip Fire (dDSF) software ( earlier post ) allowed the reduction of NO x tailpipe emissions by 41% and CO 2 by 9.5%.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The North American recreational boating industry showcased three sustainable marine fuels during an opening day event at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Neste MY Renewable Diesel: Reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 75% relative to conventional fossil‐based diesel fuel.

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JANUARY 2, 2022

The commercially-available diesel-fueled version of the YCK05 has a power range from 190-240 PS and maximum torque of 900 N·m. The engine design upgrades the engine structure and its subsystems such as the combustion and gas distribution systems.

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OCTOBER 1, 2019

Oliver Gao (2019) “The air quality and health impacts of projected long-haul truck and rail freight transportation in the United States in 2050,” Environment International , Volume 130, 104922 doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.104922. Shuai Pan, Anirban Roy, Yunsoo Choi, ShiQuan Sun, H. 2019.104922.

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APRIL 30, 2021

the developer of Dynamic Skip Fire (DSF) and diesel DSF cylinder deactivation technology for combustion engines, reported at the International Vienna Motor Symposium that its product Dynamic Motor Drive (DMD) ( earlier post ) mitigates efficiency losses of electric motors while significantly reducing reliance on rare-earth materials.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

ExxonMobil Catalysts and Licensing LLC has introduced ExxonMobil Renewable Diesel process technology (EMRD) to help meet the evolving needs for mobility, while utilizing renewable feedstock. ExxonMobil offers EMRD, a proprietary process technology, and BIDW, a proprietary bio-dewaxing catalyst, to produce renewable diesel from bio-feedstocks.

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JANUARY 19, 2022

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report prepared by the consultancy Cerulogy that explores the potential market and environmental impacts of increased capacity for renewable diesel produced by hydrotreating oils and fats in the US. —from the report, “Animal, vegetable or mineral (oil)?”.

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APRIL 17, 2023

An international team from the Middle East has investigated the characteristics of diesel engines powered by petroleum diesel fuel blended with different volumetric percentages of aqueous ammonia. Since 40%, 50%, and 60% of NH 4 OH have lower heating values than diesel, BSFC is reduced by 7.15, 10.4%, and 15.38%, respectively.

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MAY 4, 2021

Following on the introduction of R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ), Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now developed a low-carbon gasoline. —Sebastian Willmann, head of Internal Combustion Engine Development at Volkswagen. R33 Blue Diesel is also becoming available at regular filling stations in Germany.

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MAY 4, 2022

Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology ( earlier post ) enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on bio-methane (renewable natural gas) and natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines—with even better results running on hydrogen—all while meeting global emissions regulations.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

CVR Energy will base a revamp of its Wynnewood, Oklahoma, refinery on Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology to produce approximately 100 million gallons of renewable diesel and more than 6 million gallons of renewable naphtha per year. Topsoe will deliver basic engineering, license, proprietary equipment and catalyst for HydroFlex.

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AUGUST 29, 2020

The California Air Resources Board has approved a multi-pronged regulation that will significantly reduce NO x emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks. This regulation ensures that conventional diesel trucks will run as cleanly as possible at every point in their duty cycle.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Renault Trucks is continuing its research into improving the energy efficiency of diesel trucks. Alternator control will be made even more intelligent in order to optimize the balance between electrical energy production and internal-combustion engine fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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JULY 13, 2021

Audi provides a concept-car tease of its future after internal combustion. Ford is discontinuing diesels in the F-150. The Ford F-150 diesel is being discontinued—and Ford sees. Mazda reportedly shelves the rotary, again. And VW is pushing toward a future that revolves around mobility and software.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

JATO Dynamic’s data for 27 markets in Europe shows that the total number of electrified cars registered in September (encompassing pure electric, plug-in hybrids, full hybrids and mild hybrids) was higher than the number of registrations for diesel cars. At the same time, the diesel market share posted a record low of only 24.8%

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MAY 30, 2023

Neste and ITOCHU have agreed to extend their collaboration with a licensing agreement allowing ITOCHU to become an official distributor of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Japan. Neste and ITOCHU started collaborating in Japan in June 2021 to make renewable diesel available to selected customers in Japan.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

In the US Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) International Energy Outlook 2021 , released earlier this month, the EIA forecast that the global light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet will grow from 1.31 billion vehicles in 2020 to 2.21 billion vehicles by 2050. of the global LDV fleet in 2020 to 31% in 2050, reaching 672 million vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics provider, has signed a letter of intent to purchase 500 Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen internal combustion engines upon availability. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Since announcing the fuel agnostic platform, which includes the hydrogen option in both the 15-liter and 6.7-liter

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

. “The best-performing electric car manufacturer is Tesla, while Skoda and Audi lead for diesel and gasoline-powered cars, respectively. Comparative Insights: While Tesla led the study’s overall rankings, Skoda topped the diesel category with an expected lifetime mileage of 181,000 miles over 17.7

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

At InnoTrans 2018, the International Trade Fair for Transport Technology, MAN Engines is exhibiting the D3876 LE63x for locomotives, which produces 471 kW (632 hp) at 1,800 rpm. The D3876 earned the Diesel of the Year 2016 title, in particular for its basic concept and high-strength materials.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The new Sorento will make its public debut at the upcoming 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. liter Smartstream diesel engine, producing 202 ps and 440 N·m torque. diesel engine. Kia Motors Corporation revealed details of the next-generation Sorento’s new platform and powertrains. A Smartstream 2.5-liter

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AUGUST 20, 2020

a provider of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, and Dana Incorporated, a leader in commercial vehicle drivetrains known for its Spicer Electrified technologies, have launched a national program with Idealease to demonstrate Hyliion’s Hybrid Diesel Powertrain to Idealease customers. Hyliion Inc.,

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MARCH 3, 2021

Moscow started to replace outdated diesel buses with electric buses in September 2018. The replacement of a diesel bus with an e-bus leads to an average reduction of the CO 2 emissions in the environment of 60.7 The transport running on electricity is safer for the city ecology than cars using an internal combustion engine.

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