RMIT Student Project on Cryogenic Liquid Methane Aircraft Reaches Airbus Finals

| Australia, Melbourne
RMIT's CLiMA design Bio-LNG answer for aviation

RMIT’s CLiMA team design a Bio-LNG answer for aviation

A team of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) aerospace engineering students is headed to France after making it to the final five of an international Airbus competition. The Cryogenic Liquid Methane Aircraft (CLiMA) team is one of five finalists selected by experienced Airbus engineers from more than 618 submissions in the 2013 Fly Your Ideas global university challenge. The UNESCO-backed competition encourages students to develop ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. Read more »

New Atlas-II Engine Designed for Natural Gas Engine Developers

| United Kingdom, Shoreham-by-Sea

Global multi-industry consultant Ricardo plc will launch it’s next generation Atlas-II, the latest high-speed version of Ricardo’s range of large, single cylinder research and development engines, at the 2013 CIMAC World Congress on Combustion Engine Technology next week in Shanghai. A demonstration engine will be on display. The Atlas-II has been developed primarily for manufacturers who design natural gas engines for both mobile and stationary applications. Read more »

Natural Gas Storage and Fuel System Development Agreement Signed by Quantum and ZHRO

| USA, Lake Forest CA

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., developer and producer of natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, recently entered into a Master Development Agreement with ZHRO™ Solutions, LLC (ZHRO), based in Chandler, Arizona, to develop fully-integrated compressed natural gas storage and fuel delivery systems for robust and cost-effective aftermarket conversion of medium and heavy duty diesel fleets to run on natural gas. Read more »

California Grant Supports Dual-Fuel Product Development for HD Vehicles

| United Kingdom and USA
Projected CO2 Savings over 5 years (Image: CAP)

Projected CO2 Savings over 5 years (Image: CAP)

Clean Air Power (CAP), developer of dual-fuel engine management software for heavy duty vehicles, has executed an agreement to receive a grant to support its development of a Genesis EDGE Dual-Fuel™ product for the important US market. CAP will receive approximately $2.6m between May 2013 and October 2014 to produce, demonstrate and refine a commercially viable Dual-Fuel product for the US market. Based on the assumption that the current Program timeline and deliverables are met, the majority of the funds are expected to be received by December 31 2013. Read more »

Quantum Funded to Develop Low-Cost Natural Gas Engine for C3 to C7 Vehicles

| USA, Lake Forest CA

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., developer and producer of natural gas storage systems, integration and vehicle system technologies, has been notified by the California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Public Interest Energy Research Program that Quantum’s proposal in response to the Program Opportunity Notice entitled Advanced Natural Gas Engine Research and Development for Class 3 through Class 7 Applications has been recommended for a $1 million grant award. Read more »

Reduced Cost CNG Fueling Solution Introduced in USA

| USA, Houston TX
The Nat G 500 ready to ship

Nat G 500 Series CNG Fuel Station, shown with optional fast fill system, ready to ship.

Nat G CNG Solutions LLC, based in Houston, Texas has introduced its new Nat G 500 Series compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fueling station for mid-sized fleets, priced starting at USD 59,900 after a federal tax credit. The Nat G 500 Series delivers up to 23 gasoline gallon equivalents (gge) of CNG per hour when configured as a time fill unit and is also available in fast fill to provide up to 80 gge of instant fill capacity. Read more »

Enforced CNG Cylinder Compliance Commences 1 June in India’s NCT

| India, Delhi
IGL reminds owners of compliance requirement

IGL reminds owners of compliance requirement

In the National Capital Territory (NCT) of India, which includes New Delhi (the capital of India), Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and other cities and towns, drivers of natural gas vehicles have until June 1st to meet new compliance requirements. If vehicles do not display authorised compliance plates, no fuel will be dispensed. Delhi gas distributor Indraprastha Gas Limited has issued notices reminding people of the impending compliance date. Read more »

GE Unveils LNG In A Box System; Gasfin Installs in Europe

| USA and Europe
GE's LNG In A Box with fuel tank and pump

GE’s LNG In A Box with fuel tank and pump

GE Oil & Gas has introduced the LNG In A Box system, a small-scale, plug-and-play, re-deployable liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solution based on proven technology that can help accelerate the use of natural gas as a cost-effective, cleaner transportation fuel. The world’s first commercial application of the LNG In A Box system will be for LNG fueling stations in Europe to be delivered by Luxembourg-based LNG firm Gasfin through its operating company AIR-LNG, GE announced at the 17th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG-17) in Houston. Read more »

Aston Martin Rapide S H2 Hybrid Headed for Nürburgring

| United Kingdom and Austria
The Aston Martin aims for an emissions-free lap at the Nürburgring 24 Hours

The Aston Martin aims for a CO2 emissions-free lap at the Nürburgring 24 Hours

Aston Martin will race a pioneering hybrid hydrogen car at the 41st ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nürburgring in May. The company claims the Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S – based on it’s new four-door, four-seat sports car – will become the first hydrogen-powered car to compete in an international event as well as the first zero CO2 emissions sports car to complete a race pace lap at the Nürburgring 24-hour race. Read more »

Wärtsilä 34DF Dual-fuel Engine Family Gains US EPA Certification

| USA
Wartsilä 34DF engine

Wartsilä 34DF engine

Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading solutions and services provider, has obtained certification of emission standard compliance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines. It will enable Wärtsilä to enter the American market with marine engine technology that offers operators and owners the option of using either diesel or natural gas as fuel. The certification was obtained on 17 January 2013. Read more »

Linde to Outline New LNG Fueling Technology at LNG 17

| USA, Houston TX and Murray Hill and New Providence NJ

LNG 17Linde North America has completed development of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) station design that will be installed at a Linde production facility in Indiana later this year.  The station uses patent-pending technology and an integrated design that offers exceptional performance and important advantages compared to existing stations. Details will be discussed during Linde’s presentation at LNG 17 next week. Read more »

AGA Systems CNG Bi-Fuel Platform Earns EPA Certification

| USA, Kaysville UT

Isuzu NPR HDAGA Systems, which designs and manufacturers proprietary CNG bi-fuel systems, has received full U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its DuraDrive® proprietary compressed natural gas (CNG) bi-fuel system. DuraDrive is available now for 2013 General Motors and Isuzu adaptable chassis platforms powered by the 6.0L gaseous prep engine for both above and below 14,000 GVW vehicle classes. Read more »

Volvo Showcases D13-LNG Engine Prototype

| USA
Volvo's D13-LNG engine will be available mid-2014

Volvo’s D13-LNG engine will be available second half of 2014

Volvo Trucks showcased its prototype D13-LNG engine during the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show in March, referring to it as an integrated natural gas solution for the North American market. The Volvo D13-LNG compression-ignition engine utilizes liquefied natural gas (LNG) to deliver increased range and significant fuel efficiency improvements.  Read more »

Audi Releases More Details for A3 Sportback g-tron

| Germany
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

- A3 Sportback g-tron is powered by the CO2-neutral Audi e-gas
- CO2 emissions of 30 grams per kilometer (48.28 g/mile)
- Total range of 1300 km (807.78 miles)

Audi’s A3 Sportback g-tron, a compact five-door car, due to make its debut at the end of the year, is powered by the CO2-neutral fuel Audi e-gas. The fuel will be produced in the power-to-gas plant in Werlte, Germany. This new car innovatively combines ecological balance, economy and high-tech solutions. Read more »

PNNL Developing New Conformal CNG Storage Tanks for NGVs

| USA, National Harbor MD
PNNL's CNG storage can conform to spaces that do not intrude on vehicle storage space.

PNNL’s CNG storage can conform to spaces that do not intrude on vehicle stowage.

In January 2012, the U.S. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) commenced a project to design low-cost efficient manufacturing of pressurized conformal compressed natural gas (CNG) storage tanks for natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Last month, at the 2013 Energy Innovation Summit of high-impact energy research funded by the U.S. DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or ARPA-E, PNNL exhibited its work.  Read more »