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Air Liquide Canada Invests in World’s Largest Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant

February 25, 2019May 8, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Air Liquide Canada is investing in construction of the world’s largest proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer. The industrial gases supplier tapped Mississauga, Ontario-based Hydrogenics Corporation to design, build, and install the new hydrogen electrolysis system.

US Ports Reported Lower Emissions and Greater Efficiencies in 2018

December 20, 2018April 6, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

US ports from coast to coast reported lower emissions and improved efficiencies this year. Energy Manager Today takes a look back at some of the highlights.

Ultra Low Carbon Marine Fuel Passes Tests in Northern Europe

December 3, 2018April 14, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

Dutch low-carbon marine fuel supplier GoodFuels Marine reports successful trials of their zero-emission Bio-Fuel Oil with Danish shipping company Norden A/S. The trials took place in Northern Europe and involved hundreds of metric tons of the fuel.

Another Norwegian Zero-Emissions Vessel Added To Cruise Fleet

November 26, 2018April 11, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

Norwegian cruise operator The Fjords plans to add an all-electric 400-passenger carbon fiber vessel to its fleet. Ship building company Brødrene Aa is currently constructing the catamaran in Norway.

S&P Global: Nextgen Biofuels Could Support Global Decarbonization

September 26, 2018April 6, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

S&P Global Ratings published a new report that takes an in-depth look at the next generation of biofuels such as biodiesel, renewable diesel, and cellulosic ethanol. The credit ratings provider found that despite being cost prohibitive now, these fuels could contribute to global decarbonization.

New Carbon Capture Technology Slashes Cost Per Ton

June 11, 2018May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

A new carbon capture process to make fuel at an industrial plant brings the cost down to between $94 and $232 per ton compared to previous estimates of $600 per ton. The technology could help drive a market for low-carbon synthetic fuels. Led by Harvard professor of applied physics David ... Read more »

European Fuel Cell Market Forecast To Expand Rapidly By 2027

March 12, 2018March 24, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

The European fuel cell market is estimated to grow with a CAGR of more than 70% during the period 2015 to 2027, according to a new report.

Fuel Cells Market Forecasted to Reach $13.83 billion by 2023

February 26, 2018April 6, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

The global fuel cells market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 28.21%, going from $3.114 billion last year to $13.83 billion in 2023, says a new report from Research and Markets. Fuel cells, which produce electricity through a chemical reaction, are part of the growing renewable energy generation ... Read more »

DOE Releases Key Fuel Efficiency and Optimization Studies

February 16, 2018April 11, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

The US Department of Energy just released two new studies related to fuel and engine co-optimization. One study identifies high-octane blendstocks for gasoline to create better performance. The other quantifies the fuel efficiency potential associated with different fuel properties. Both studies were completed by the DOE’s Co-Optimization of Engines and ... Read more »

Electric System Turns Diesel Engine Trucking Fleets Into Hybrids

October 27, 2017April 6, 2022 by Alyssa Danigelis

A new electric system converts long-haul diesel trucking fleets into hybrid ones and promises up to 30% fuel and emissions savings. Called 6X4HE, the patented system from Pittsburgh-based Hyliion can be used on new or existing Class 8 trucks, according to the company. Hyliion’s self-contained 6X4HE system attaches to a ... Read more »

BSR Report: Future of Fuels is ‘Efficiency’

October 10, 2012April 23, 2013 by Tamar Wilner

With world energy consumption set to rise by about 40 percent by 2030, the sources and structures of transportation fuel systems will radically change, according to a new BSR report. The Sustainability Impacts of Fuel — the first report in sustainability consulting firm BSR’s Future of Fuels initiative — assesses ... Read more »

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