by Jerry Perez (The Drive) The Blue Oval will develop a 350 kW electric motor and new combustion engine able to run on sustainable fuels for the 2026 F1 season.
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by Jim Nebergall (Cummins) … (B)oth hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are receiving an increasing interest. Given medium and heavy-duty trucks are a major source of CO2 emissions, the transportation sector’s journey
by Isaiah Richard (Tech Times) Diesel engines may find a new way to survive in a zero-emissions future. — Diesel engines may still get a chance to survive in the future
(Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge/AltFuels) The Council of Ministers, at the proposal of the Ministry for the Energy Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), approved a Royal
(Cepsa) ο Both companies will promote using biogas and other renewably-sourced fuels in buses, delivery vehicles, waste collection trucks, and other municipal services with the aim of accelerating their energy
(Rio Tinto) Rio Tinto is progressing plans to swap conventional diesel for renewable fuel in haul trucks at its U.S. operations to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet. The company successfully
by Lucie Maluck (mtu Solutions/Rolls-Royce) Sustainable fuels and innovative technologies enable CO2-neutral or CO2-free propulsion concepts for ships. — … The only thing that is clear is that in order to
by Deborah Lockridge (Heavy Duty Trucking) … The news this year was full of the latest ICE developments, making the internal combustion engine HDT’s 2022 Newsmaker of the Year. As Srikanth Padmanabhan, president
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) … The year began with a virtual debate hosted by Mobility Impact Partners, where DTF represented the bold and bright future for internal combustion engines
(Maritime Executive) Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has developed and successfully tested Korea’s first LNG/hydrogen mixed-firing engine. The development of the hybrid engine is part of the South Korean shipbuilding industry’s focus
(DEUTZ) Engines that meet EU V emissions standard certified for HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil); Innovative biofuel reduces carbon emissions by up to 95 percent; Approval of biofuel gives DEUTZ customers
(Diesel Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) Leaders in engine technology and original equipment manufacturers, among others, say there’s a future for internal-combustion engines (ICEs) and fuels even as the world works to
by Dan Sutherland (Motor Cycle News) Triumph have announced they are working on more sustainable fuels for their grand prix race engines, as MotoGP series bosses Dorna aim to move the
(Maruti Suzuki) Unveiled in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari; BS 6 compatible, mass segment Flex Fuel prototype car, designed and developed locally in
(Altamont Corridor Express) As a part of its Climate Action Plan, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) has moved to the sole use of renewable diesel on its locomotive fleet for
by Sergius Barretto (Autocar India) World over the auto industry is rapidly heading towards an electric-only future, and just a few years ago, India too considered a 100 percent EV target
(Airbus) A group of aerospace technology companies have announced the formation of a collaborative consortium to develop hybrid-electric and water-enhanced turbofan technology for future aircraft propulsion systems, supported by the
(Mazda Stories) Powered by biodiesel, the Mazda2 Bio concept is essentially a “laboratory on wheels,” exploring alternative energy sources to oil as Mazda looks to achieve carbon neutrality throughout the life cycle
(Mazda Stories) From reimagining the humble combustion engine to developing the all-electric cars of the future, Mazda is hard at work revolutionizing the way we think about sustainability. … While
by Lucie Maluck (mtu Solutions) “If we don’t solve the climate crisis, we’re going down,” predicts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. mtu technologies can make the world greener if the framework conditions are right.
by Paul Sandle (Reuters) Britain’s Rolls-Royce said it has successfully run an aircraft engine on hydrogen, a world aviation first that marks a major step towards proving the gas could
by Addy Hatch (Washington State University Insider) … WSU (Washington State University) researchers in eight programs among three colleges on two campuses are exploring energy sources, testing, supply-chain logistics and
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Markets Insights) … As previously stated, the Eco Caravan reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 70 percent. Emissions are near zero when using
by Kelly Senecal and Felix Leach (SAE International) In Racing Toward Zero, the authors explore the issues inherent in developing sustainable transportation. They review the types of propulsion systems and vehicle
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing carbon emissions in cars and trucks, according to two new studies. The U.S. Department of Energy’s
by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne collaborates with U.S. laboratories on research to identify promising biofuels for different engine types. — Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines initiative are exploring how simultaneous innovations in fuels and engines could boost fuel economy
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) … Even with billions of dollars of new investments, incentives, and regulations, the envisioned shift to renewable energy, new transportation equipment, and fuels is an enormous
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has received a ‘major order’ to deliver dual-fuel methanol engines for six 17,000 TEU containerships being built for Danish
(Optimus Technologies) ADM conducts a 16-month field trial equipping Class 8 Mack trucks with Optimus Technologies Vector System — The Vector System is an advanced fuel system technology that enables
by Willie Vogt (Farm Progress) Farmers have expressed a fair share of interest in work done by ClearFlame. The startup created by two Stanford University grads developed technology that will retrofit
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) This months’s Ethanol Producer Magazine podcast features, BJ Johnson, CEO and co-founder of ClearFlame Engine Technologies, discusses the innovations ClearFlame is making in decarbonizing engine technology and
by Mohi Narayan (Reuters) Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India plans to launch a flexi-fuel model of motorcycle in India by end-2024, the company’s CEO said on Wednesday. “Our internal target is
by Eleanor Johnstone (Advanced Clean Tech News) While it may be Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day, hydrogen has been having a heyday throughout 2022. This abundant element supports numerous activities
(Federal Aviation Administration) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued more than $16 million in grants to 14 universities across the country for research to reduce aviation emissions
(Manifold Times) The ‘Potential of Ammonia as Fuel in Shipping’ study published by European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) on Thursday (6 October) found ammonia (NH3) to be a potential long-term bunker
by Adaku Onyenucheya (Guardian.NG) The shipping industry is set to commission more ships partly powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and methanol by 2023 while ramping up trials for biofuel bunkering
(Cummins) Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions can be accounted for on a “tank-to-wheels” basis or on a “well-to-wheels” basis. The former only considers the emissions that come out of a vehicle’s
(California Builder & Engineer) At the center of any construction alternative power discussion is diesel. Diesel remains the go-to power on jobsites. According to the Diesel Technology Forum, 98 percent
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) This week two events are leading venues for discussions about climate change. In New York City it’s Climate Week – a media conglomerate-organized event with wide ranging
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has delivered an Approval in Principle (AiP) to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) for its
by John Snyder (Riviera) SMM 2022 offered enginebuilders the opportunity to display new prime movers and gensets capable of burning methanol and biofuel — Stands at the recent SMM 2022 in
(Flix) + From September 28th, the FlixBus LN724 Brest <> Grenoble line will become the longest commercial line in Europe running on 100% French biodiesel. + Two Volvo Bus 9700 double-decker
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Transitioning From Diesel Fuel to Carbon Negative RNG, Aemetis and the American Power Group Demonstrated a Dual Fuel System to Reduce Carbon and Tailpipe Emissions Within Existing Diesel
(GE Aerospace/Flight Global) Earlier this year, CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, joined Airbus to announce plans to flight test a hydrogen combustion engine.
(Rolls-Royce) • mtu Series 1300, 1500 and 1800 engines already released; Series 1600 and 4000 to follow shortly Up to 90% CO2 savings by operating existing engines with Hydrotreated Vegetable
(Alt Fuels/Scania) During the IAA show, Scania announced the expansion of its biomethane offer for heavy trucks with two new engines. The 13-liter engines offer 420 and 460 hp and between
(SEA-LNG) The recent study from UCL, Exploring methods for understanding stranded value: case study on LNG capable ships, is a flawed academic exercise, detached from reality. In setting out a framework for their
(Cummins/Business Wire) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is pleased to announce that its popular Tier 4 QSK95 engine can be safely used with renewable diesel, without any negative impact to its current
(ClearFlame Engine Technologies/PR Newswire) Company Announces: Successful external conversion of truck engines from diesel to ethanol through partnerships with Reviva and Vander Haag’s, Inc.; First pilot fleet trials of Class-8 truck in
by yJosé Rodríguez Jr. (Jalopnik) Commercial fleets could include FCEVs sooner than expected with the latest fuel economy gains of hydrogen over diesel. A hydrogen fuel cell company says it’s overcome a major
(Bioenergy Insight) A Michoacán company that is already using the nopal, or prickly pear cactus, to produce biogas is now planning to do the same with sargassum, a genus of
(Optimus Technologies) ADM conducts a 16-month field trial equipping Class 8 Mack trucks with Optimus Technologies Vector System — The Vector System is an advanced fuel system technology that enables
by Jim Nebergall (Cummins) To meet the requirements of round-the-clock, high-energy usage in difficult environments, hydrogen internal combustion engines are a straightforward solution. Hydrogen internal combustion engines vs. hydrogen fuel cells Hydrogen fuel
by Doug Durante (Biofuels Digest/Clean Fuels Development Coalition) … EPA was finalizing their proposed rule to reduce fine particulates. To their credit, they had announced early on that they intended to
(WinGD) fuelSwiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. The aim
by Josh Fisher (Fleet Owner) … Two of every three long-haul trucks in North America are powered by 15-liter diesel engines. Cummins’ fuel-agnostic platform is based on the power technology that
(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) praises the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its Fifth Report to Congress highlighting the accomplishments of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Program (DERA). “EPA’s Fifth
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted its virtual 2021 Project Peer Review on March 8‒12, 15‒16, and 22‒26, 2021. During the event,
by Bob Sorokanich (Jalopnik) … This is the CC850, a modernized version of the car that put Koenigsegg on the map. Beneath that familiar-but-modernized bodywork lies the heart of a Koenigsegg
by Lewin Day (The Drive) If the standard GT500 isn’t enough for you, Shelby is happy to turn things up
(The Maritime Executive) MSC and Eastern Pacific are both embarking on new tests for biofuels as the shipping industry continues to
(Trillium/ACT News) A fundamental shift to clean vehicles and fuel is already well underway and natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are
(Rolls-Royce) Sustainable fuels, alternative propulsion systems and intelligent ship automation; Rolls-Royce with net zero mtu solutions on stand 307 in hall
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced a statewide program for farmers to earn cash
by Douglas A. Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With a time-to-market advantage over EVs, ethanol benefits the 270
by John Eichberger (Fuels Institute/Biofuels Digest) … (I)t seems we have lost sight of something very important – the 1.4
(Nissan) … To explore possible competition in various motorsports categories, Nissan and NMC are developing these new vehicles with the
by Doug Sombke (South Dakota Farmers Union/Argus Leader/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition) President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia to beg for more oil
(OptiFuel Systems/NGV Journal) OptiFuel Systems, a decarbonization solutions provider of products and systems for eliminating emissions in the rail, marine, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s the perfect fuel, and the perfect vehicle? Can we optimize both at the same
(NGV Journal) Dimsport, specialist in engine optimization, and BeGas, manufacturer of 100% LPG or bio-LPG powered engines approved under Euro VI
(Optimus Technologies) Tim Fitzgerald, former Director of Fleet Management at DC Water shares his thoughts about the benefits of B100
by Jim Holder (AutoCar) … Today his (Gill Pratt’s) job titles at Toyota include chief scientist, executive fellow for research and
by Jonathon Ramsey (Auto Blog) … Dodge, current U.S. poster child for the phrase “There’s no such thing as too much

(Associazione Culturale Torino-Pechino/NGV Journal) The Associazione Culturale Torino-Pechino (Torpec 2008), whose main area of activity is the organization of trips outside
(Cummins) … 1. Hydrogen is a promising solution for the demanding requirements of heavy-duty trucking. Hydrogen has a lot going for
(Marine Link) MAN Engines said it has approved all marine engines from its current product range for use with renewable diesel
(E&E News/Politico Pro) Researchers with DOE say gasoline might have to be substituted with biofuels to ensure that climate targets
(DHL Supply Chain UK/NGV Journal) DHL Supply Chain will be introducing 20 bio-LNG trucks into its Marks & Spencer (M&S) fleet,
(TruckingInfo.com) The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association has sued the California Air Resources Board, saying the agency has not provided enough
(IVECO Group/NGV Journal) IVECO BUS extends its offering for urban transport with a new-generation hybrid technology for its URBANWAY and
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Straight ethanol isn’t sold at U.S. gas stations. But why not? A top proponent
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Airbus has taken another significant step towards the introduction of its proposed ZEROe passenger aircraft
(GE Aviation) GE Aviation has recently completed successful testing of its Passport long-range business aviation engine using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Biofuels International) Australian airline Qantas has committed to a deal for 12 Trent XWB-97 powered Airbus A350-1000s that will support
(Diesel Technology Forum) … It has also been the focus of industry comments and testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(Anglo American) Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) today unveils a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate
(Titan LNG and Brittany Ferries) Titan LNG and Brittany Ferries have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG and
by John Blum (Marquette University) A new combustion system for engines allows heavy-duty farm equipment normally powered by diesel fuel
(Orbex) World’s most environmentally friendly rocket seen in its complete form for first time; UK is the first European nation
(California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership) During a press event at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, the California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership
(GE Aviation) GE Aviation, a world-leading provider of aircraft engines, systems and services, has recently joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
by Cassandra Sulmeisters (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Senior Research Fellow Bob McCormick was recently recognized with
(FTP Industrial/Engineering Update) A pioneer and leader in the development of alternative fuel engines with more than 20 years of
(ClearFlame) Study by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates highlights ClearFlame’s ability to help fleets lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News/Managing for Profit) In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk Robert White with the Renewable
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ClearFlame Engine Technologies’ ethanol-diesel engine will head to the field for testing in a John
by C. Boyden Gray (Boyden Gray & Associates/Real Clear Politics) … Currently, the EPA regulates fuels and automobiles separately, instead of
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and Peter Frontini (Reuters) Stellantis (STLA.MI) is considering the production and sale of a hybrid vehicle powered by
(Repsol) • Repsol and Navantia have signed an agreement to develop different innovative solutions to decarbonize maritime transport. • The
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) … Pablo Di Si is the Executive Chairman of Volkswagen Latin America in Brazil, and
by Leslie Josephs (CNBC) Airbus will test hydrogen propulsion on an A380, its largest passenger plane. The manufacturer is working
(Mazda) Mazda Motor Corporation will compete in the endurance race series called Super Taikyu Series 2022, with two vehicles, Mazda2
(Cummins/Business Wire) Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that it is expanding its industry-leading powertrain platforms, leveraging
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A startup company developing technology that allows diesel trucks to run on straight renewable fuels
(Equipment World) CASE has announced approval of the use of B20 biodiesel for its G series wheel loaders directly from the factory. … Wheel
by Nicola Jones (Yale Environment 360) Ammonia has been widely used as a fertilizer for the last century. Now, using
(Diesel Technology Forum) … Which is why decarbonizing transportation needs to leverage the fuels and technologies we have that can cut
(National Biodiesel Board/Clean Fuels Alliance Americ) Clean Fuels Recognized as Essential Part of a Low-Carbon Transportation Future — The National Biodiesel
(LifePR) A new list shows the trucks, buses, engines, and other commercial vehicles that have been approved by the manufacturers
(CNH Industrial) In November, FPT Industrial was honored with the “Researcher of the Year” Award for its outstanding impact on biodiesel
(Aaron Watson Business & Investing) Colin Huwyler is the CEO of Optimus Technologies, a firm that designs and builds EPA compliant
by Sumit Singh (Simple Flying) The Danish government yesterday announced that it has a mission to have all of its
by Tor I. Simonsen, Noah D. Weiss, Susan van Dyk, Elke van Thuijl, Sune Tjalfe Thomsen (IEA Bioenergy Task 39)
by Jay Stowe (GE Aviation/Biobased Diesel Daily) After leading USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on a tour of the engine development assembly
by Jerry Siebenmark (AIN Online) Through a partnership with the Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT), GE Aviation Czech will begin
by Herb Trix (WVIK/Radio Iowa) Iowa’s largest manufacturing employer is partnering with a Chicago-area company to reduce harmful emissions from its
by Tina Casey (CleanTechnica) United Airlines and ZeroAvia are teaming up to bring the dream of zero emission hydrogen fuel
(Renewable Fuels Association) Environmentally conscious and budget-savvy consumers who are in the market for a new car, SUV, or pickup will
by Bob Stanton (Government Fleet) … To paraphrase Mark Twain, “The presumptions of the death of the ICE are greatly
(Diesel Technology Forum) … Here’s a short quiz: Thinking about high-tech advancements like autonomous operation, new and renewable fuels, electrified
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The Chairman of the UFOP, Detlef Kurreck, welcomes the aim
(Pratt & Whitney/Public Now) Pratt & Whitney today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Embraer to
(WinGD) Swiss engine designer WinGD has announced that its engines will be able to run on methanol and ammonia from 2024
by Sonia Algaba Benito (ellobregat (Google Translation)) The second 100% green hydrogen prototype of the EVARM company of Sant Boi
by Michael Bates (NGT News) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) has awarded more than $4 million
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ABLC 2021 continues today with its theme of ““building a bridge to Net Zero” after a
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Count John Deere among the companies investing in a startup company developing a heavy-duty truck
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This just released slide guide looks at the Co-optimization of Fuels & Engines initiative’s accomplishments,
(Maersk) Maersk Growth, the corporate venture arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk, invests in Vertoro – a Dutch start-up focused
(India Infrahub) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that the E-20 fuel program will ensure using
(Yachting Journal) … Rolls-Royce will certify its 2000 and 4000 engine series for fuels such as e-diesel and second-generation biofuels
by Curt Barry (Inside EPA/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition) California air board staff are detailing four potential scenarios to reach carbon neutrality by
(MAN Energy Solutions/NGV Journal) In a world-first for the maritime sector, the containership ‘ElbBLUE’ has bunkered some 20 tons of liquefied
by David Shepardson and Allison Lampert (Reuters) U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration should exceed global standards designed to curb emissions from
(SSC North America) SSC Enhances Sustainability, Flexibility, Accessibility — SSC North America expands flexible-fuel capabilities of its powertrain assembly to meet
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) European aerospace giant Airbus brought together its executive team and sector leads, airline chiefs, policymakers
(Biofuels International) On 14 July, as part of the European Green Deal, the EU announced a broad new package of
AUGA Group, AB Presents the First Technology for the “Green” Food Chain – a Climate-Friendly Tractor
(AUGA Group/Globe Newsire) AUGA group, AB (hereinafter the Company) Europe’s largest vertically integrated organic food producer, has developed and presented the world’s first hybrid biomethane and electric
(TotalEnergies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Total Energies and Safran have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly develop technical and commercial solutions for
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) From Sweden comes news that one of the world’s leading tanker shipping companies, Stena Bulk,
by Melissa Anderson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Defour Group’s Dean Drake, a former GM public policy analyst, says liquid fuels
by Ronan Glon (AutoBlog) He argues banning the engine is not the solution — Toyota boss Akio Toyoda is one of the
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Tech Xplore) … Daniel Cohn, a research scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative, and Leslie Bromberg, a
(CHN Industrial/NGV Journal) FPT Industrial was one of the stars at the Renaissance Grape Harvest Festival, held on September 10 &
(Diesel Technology Forum) … “The use of biobased diesel fuels, that includes biodiesel and renewable diesel fuel, can greatly reduce
(Diesel Technology Forum) Here are just seven examples of innovation around and inside the diesel engine that are happening today.
(Deutz) Engines that meet the EU Stage V emissions standard approved for renewable fuels; Good sustainability rating from ISS validates
EPA Emission Standards Require Improvements in Fuel Quality Public Comment DEADLINE September 27, 2021
(Solutions from the Land) The EPA is proposing to revise the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicles for 2023 and later