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ClearFlame Receives DOE Grant to Support R&D of Clean Engine Technology

The funding will enable ClearFlame to continue research on its technology which enables low-carbon and carbon-negative fuels to be easily integrated into existing diesel engine platforms.

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Agility Fuel Solutions Helping Expand Anheuser-Busch CNG Fleet

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Hexagon Receives DOE Funding for Development of Hydrogen, Natural Gas Storage Tanks

Use of Hydrogen Dual Fuel Saves 14 Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide

Oberon Fuels and Mack Trucks have been testing the use of DME in heavy-duty on-road trucks.

Dimethyl Ether Market to be Worth US $9,868.1 Million by 2025

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JCB Develops Hydrogen Fueled Excavator

Infrastructure funding is a silver lining for many in the construction equipment industry.

Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021

Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.

The majority of safety functions described by the new ANSI standard will require the use of a sensor to deliver the necessary values.

Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard

Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.

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The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation

Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.

Cummins' hydrogen fuel cell concept truck.

Cummins Forms Joint Venture with NPROXX for Hydrogen Storage Tanks

The 50/50 joint venture will provide customers with hydrogen and CNG storage products for both on-highway and rail applications.

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ULEMCo Delivers Hydrogen-Powered Water Tanker

The 7.5 tonne bowser water tanker has been converted from a standard truck to use hydrogen dual fuel which eases the transition to low carbon operation.

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DOE Co-Optima Initiative Reports Findings on Potential for Engine and Fuel Efficiency Gains

The latest report on Co-Optima R&D efforts provide an overview of potential methods for improving fuel and engine efficiency while reducing emissions.

Electric buses like Solaris' Urbino electric are gaining market share in Europe.

Alternatively-Powered Vehicles Accounted for 15% of EU Bus Market in 2019

ACEA reports alternatively powered buses are continuing to gain more market share in Europe, with four of the five major EU markets recording double-digit losses in the diesel segment in 2019.

While diesel powered trucks still dominate the market, electric trucks like the pictured Scania battery-electric model are quickly gaining market share.

Diesel Powered Trucks Continue to Dominate EU Market but EVs are on the Rise

ACEA reports 97.9% of new EU medium and heavy trucks in 2019 were diesel powered, however demand for new electric and other alternatively powered trucks showed strong growth.

Toyota is one of several manufacturers testing the use of hydrogen as a fuel source in heavy-duty vehicles.

Cleanly Produced Hydrogen Offers Promising Route to Cutting Emissions

A new report from BloombergNEF says clean hydrogen could be deployed in the coming years to cut up to 34% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Hydrogen Economy Outlook

BloombergNEF's new report shows cleanly produced hydrogen can help with emissions reduction targets.

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Stanadyne Partners With Liebherr to Provide Diesel Fuel Systems

The partnership will enable the companies to supply, distribute and service diesel fuel injection systems for on- and off-road engines

As part of the biodiesel validation project, trucks will be used in daily fleet operations and anticipated to travel 160,000-180,000 miles.

Validation Project to Demonstrate Ability of Fleets to Operate on 100% Biodiesel

Five trucks will be outfitted with Optimus Technologies’ Vector fuel system which enables diesel engines to run almost entirely on sustainable biodiesel.

New DOE funding would help advance the use of hydrogen and fuel cells in various transportation industries, such as trucking. Pictured is the Toyota hydrogen fuel cell concept vehicle.

New DOE Funding for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Concepts

The new funding investment for the DOE's H2@Scale initiative will support R&D to expand production, storage and use of hydrogen.

New DOE funding will include research for batteries and other advanced technologies for off-road equipment.

DOE Announces New Funding for Advanced Vehicle Technologies

Research will focus on batteries, electrification, alternative fuels and engines for various industries including off-road equipment.

Trucks operating on natural gas offer a currently available option to meet emission reduction targets.

All Alternative Fuels Should be Considered for Energy Transition in EU

ACEA is part of a coalition of vehicle manufacturers calling on the European Commission to take a technology-neutral approach in its upcoming review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive.

Researchers Find Potential Bioblendstock to Improve Performance of Diesel Fuel

NREL researchers have found an oxygenate molecule capable of being produced from biomass which could improve diesel fuel performance and reduce emissions.

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Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 Engine Oil

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 Engine Oil is an API CK-4 Engine Oil is suitable for on- and off-road vehicles and equipment.

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Shell Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 Engine Oil

Shell Rotella T4 NG Plus Engine Oil is particularly beneficial for vehicles operating with 100% compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled engines.

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Magirus Introduces Gas-Powered Fire-Fighting Vehicle

The (H)LF 10 is built on the IVECO Eurocargo "Natural Power" 4x2 chassis, and has a capacity of 420 liters of CNG.

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Agility Providing Fuel Systems for Solaris Hydrogen Bus

Agility Fuel Solutions will provide fuel systems for the new Solaris Urbino 12 capable of running 350 km on a single fill.

Anglo American will be converting a mine haul truck to operate on hydrogen.

Hydrogen-Powered Haul Truck to Begin Operations at Mine Site

Anglo American is partnering with ENGIE to convert a mine haul truck to hydrogen power as part of its sustainability efforts.

Agility Supplying Natural Gas Fuel Systems to UPS

Agility Fuel Solutions will supply fuel systems and engines for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as terminal tractors.

Unlike biofuels or electricity-based fuels whose supplies can be limited, renewable synthetic fuels can be produced in unlimited quantities.

7 Reasons Renewable Synthetic Fuels will be Part of Tomorrow’s Mobility Mix

Bosch says continued carbon dioxide emissions reductions will be aided by the use of renewable synthetic fuels.

Cummins Closes Acquisition of Hydrogenics

Cummins' acquisition of Hydrogenics will help strengthen its fuel cell capabilities and add hydrogen production technologies.

DOE Funding 29 Projects to Advance H2@Scale

The Dept. of Energy is providing $40 Million in funding for projects aimed at enabling affordable and reliable large-scale hydrogen generation, transport, storage, and utilization in multiple sectors.

Hexagon Composites Announces Second Quarter Results

The first half of 2019 provided revenues of NOK 1,703.9 (783.0) million and an operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) of NOK 212.3 (140.1) million.

Rolls-Royce Supporting Development of Alternative Fuels

The power-to-x initiative consists of building a demonstration plant for the production of synthetic fuels and chemical substances using electric power generated in photovoltaic and wind power plants.

Westport Fuel Systems Reports Strong First Half Revenue

The company says second quarter revenues were robust as market demand for products was strong in the many market segments and geographies it serves.

Volvo Trucks’ VNL 300 is available with Cummins' near zero natural gas engine.

Class 8 Natural Gas Truck Retail Sales up 10% in May

ACT Research reports natural gas vehicle sales grew 10% month-over-month, 60% compared to May of 2018, and are up 43% year to date.

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Liebherr and Shanghai Diesel Announce Cooperation

Liebherr will initially supply hydraulic common rail injection components for use in Shanghai off-highway diesel engines.

Growing EV Market Requires Change to Lubricant Industry

A new report from Smithers Apex says the lubricant industry will need to change its business models for the 470 million electric vehicles expected on roadways by 2029.

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FPT Highlights Sustainability at World Biogas Summit

FPT will showcase its natural gas engines, as well as the New Holland methane-powered concept tractor to demonstrate its alternative fuels capabilities.

Oberon Fuels Secures Grant for Production of Renewable DME

Oberon will upgrade its existing DME pilot facility to demonstration scale and facilitate the first production of renewable DME in the U.S.