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Westport Fuel Systems & Scania partner on direct-injected hydrogen engine research project

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Hydrogen use in an internal combustion engine with our HPDI fuel system could offer another cost-competitive pathway to reduce CO 2 emissions from transportation. Scania engineers have already gained valuable insights from tests with hydrogen and fuel cells. —David M. Johnson, CEO of Westport Fuel Systems.

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Toyota joins London Hydrogen Partnership

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Toyota believes this technology offers great potential for sustainable transport and will be among the first manufacturers to bring hydrogen-powered vehicles to the European market in 2015 where hydrogen supply infrastructure is in place.

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Volvo Group launches first vehicle made of fossil-free steel

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In addition, insights about yet another sustainable steel collaboration were shared. With a commitment to be climate-neutral and achieve net zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, Volvo Group is on the path towards developing sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions of the future.

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Tesla’s partner IDRA shares insights on the Cybertruck Giga Press’ potential

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In a recent video, IDRA, the company building the house-sized die-casting contraptions, shared some insights on the daunting machine’s development, its advantages, and its upcoming iterations like the 8,000-ton Giga Press that will be used for the Tesla Cybertruck. . Don’t hesitate to contact us for news tips.

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BMW providing 10 pre-owned i3 EVs to UC Davis for 18 months

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Transitioning fleets to electric vehicles helps advance clean energy technologies and reduce emissions from transportation. Sperling wrote a book— Three Revolutions —describing a three-pronged approach to sustainable transportation that involves integrating electrification, ride-sharing and autonomous vehicles.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation. The newly formed organization will host a series of meetings of its members to exchange research results, insights, and ideas. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x. ID-Technologies, Fribourg, Switzerland.

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ABB brings TOSA e-bus and flash charging to Davos; first use in Alpine region

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The idea is to run the system under extreme winter weather conditions; ABB and its project partners expect to gain valuable insights from this pilot project. In addition, electric cars transporting attendees around Davos will be able to recharge their batteries at eight newly installed ABB fast-charging stations. Bottom: Close-up.

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