SANDIA APPLYING SOLAR THERMOCHEMICAL HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY TO RECYCLING CO2 TO LIQUID FUELS
Published at 10.12.2007 in Alternatives, Technology
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are extending work on the development of a device for the solar thermochemical production of hydrogen from the splitting of water to recycling CO2 into liquid hydrocarbon fuels.
DAIMLER AND FORD PRIMARY STAKEHOLDERS IN NEW AUTOMOTIVE FUEL CELL COOPERATION
Ballard Power Systems transfers its division for fuel cell applications in passenger cars to new company called Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation. Daimler and Ford are primary stakeholders in the new privately-held company.
FUEL FUELS DISCUSSION
Published at 07.12.2007 in Technology, Environment
New fuel specifications for oil companies have been criticised for failing to set sustainability standards. These have been intended to play a role in cutting fuel emissions and promoting the development of biofuels and for potentially conflicting with other climate-friendly policies.
EATON BEGINS COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF HYBRID SYSTEMS
Eaton Corporation announced that the company’s medium-duty hybrid power systems are now commercially available and will be ready for customer deliveries in 2008 on the chassis of several major North American commercial vehicle manufacturers, including bus chassis. The announcement follows more than four years of development and two million miles of successful field-testing in North America, Europe and Asia.
EMERGENCY/BUS LANE TRIAL UNDERWAY IN GRENOBLE
Technology from the French firm Egis is forming the backbone for a new smart lane trial now operating in the city of Grenoble. The system allows buses to use the emergency lane at peak periods in the morning, when congestion is heavy and frequently brings traffic to a halt on the busy A48 highway into Grenoble.
