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Toyota develops packaged fuel cell system module for sale

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Therefore, to address these needs, Toyota developed the product that packages individual FC system-related products of second generation Toyota Mirai with enhanced performance, such as the FC stack, as well as components that handle air supply, hydrogen supply, cooling, and power control, into a single compact module.

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EPA approves Rolls-Royce marine natural gas engine for sale in US

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved for sale in the US market marine natural gas engines designed to improve fuel efficiency, cut methane slip emissions and meet strict international environmental standards set to take effect in 2016. 9-cylinder version of Rolls-Royce marine gas engine in engine room.

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Zhongding Power to invest more than $200M to build EcoMotors opoc plant in China

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p> Zhongding Power and EcoMotors have entered an agreement for the production of the opoc (opposed-piston, opposed cylinder) engine ( earlier post ). To meet a wide range of power output needs, these engines can be teamed in multiple modules, connected to each other via an electrically controlled clutch. Power density.

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EPA proposes CO2 emission standards for new fossil fuel-fired power plants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed Clean Air Act standards to reduce CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants (electric utility generating units, EGUs). those that burn biomass only); or low capacity factor EGUs that sell less than 1/3 of their power to the grid.

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ElectraMeccanica to begin customer deliveries of three-wheeled SOLO EV

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The SOLO features front and rear crumple zones, side impact protection, roll bar, torque-limiting control, as well as power steering, power brakes, air conditioning and a Bluetooth entertainment system. The SOLO has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 80 mph, making it safe for highways.

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EPA proposes CO2 limits for future power plants; flexibilities for phasing in control technology; anticipates negligible impacts

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for CO 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new power plants. fired power plants meet an output?based According to the EPA, new natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plant units should be able to meet the proposed standard without add?on

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

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Power forecast of hybrid-, plug-in hybrid- and battery-electric vehicle global sales through 2020. Power and Associates estimates combined global sales of hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will total 5.2 Power and Associates.

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