ITT Inc., through its Cannon brand, says it will introduce a next-generation, ultra-fast DC charging solution that dramatically reduces electric vehicle (EV) charging time from hours to minutes at eCarTec 2016 in Munich, Germany, Oct. 18-20 – a business-to-business trade show for electric and hybrid mobility.

ITT will debut its high-performance, cooled ultra-fast charging DC solution and an improved contact system for its global portfolio of AC charging solutions. The company notes that its custom design and engineering capabilities will also ...

The California Energy Commission and the U.S. Department of the Navy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will help the state and the Navy and Marine Corps develop alternative energy resources and increase national energy security and reliability. As part of this effort, the Navy and Marine Corps announced its intention to lease 205 new electric vehicles for use at several of its California installations.

According to the California Energy Commission, this electric deployment is the largest integration of ...

Cummins Westport Inc. has announced that production of the ISL G Near Zero (NZ) NOx natural gas engine has officially commenced and orders are now being processed.

According to the company, the ISL G NZ is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certification from both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Air Resources Board (ARB) in California to meet the optional 0.02 g/bhp-hr NZ NOx Emissions standards eight years in advance of the 2023 California ...

It might sound like an obvious thing to most people, electricity is cheaper than gas, but I find that people are not really aware of the electricity rate discrepancy around the US and the world. It’s understandable. Who has time to track electricity and gas prices outside of your own market? Plugless has time and did it.

The company came up with a neat study looking at gas prices and electricity rates – without taking into account time-of-use rates where available ...

The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) has released a new report showing continued growth in the fuel cell industry and, in honor of National Hydrogen Day, has announced a notice of intent to invest $30 million, subject to appropriations, to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

According to the DOE, the 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that hydrogen and fuel cells continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, with more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 MW, shipped worldwide ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, that resolves alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for selling heavy-duty diesel engines that were not certified by the EPA and did not meet applicable emission standards.

Under the settlement, Detroit Diesel will spend $14.5 million on projects to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and other pollutants, including replacing high-polluting ...

Richmond International Airport (RIC) has completed the conversion of its entire EasyPark parking shuttle fleet – 21 shuttles in all – to compressed natural gas (CNG).

According to RIC, the conversion from diesel to CNG shuttles represents an approximate $4.7 million investment in vehicles, a permanent fueling station and related infrastructural improvements to support CNG use.

“We have received tremendous positive feedback from customers about the quieter and cleaner CNG-powered parking shuttles,” said Jon E. Mathiasen, airport president and CEO. “With three ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of approximately $7 million in rebates to public school bus fleet owners to help them replace or retrofit older school buses with cleaner transportation technology, such as clean diesel, in order to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

As noted, the EPA will pay up to $3,000 for each retrofit system and between $15,000 and $25,000 per replacement bus, depending on size. The agency says applicants may request up to 10 ...

In a recent Environmental Protection Agency emissions test, the Ford Transit showed dramatic reductions of harmful emissions while performing on propane autogas when compared to the same engine operating on gasoline.

What is the Significance of EPA Testing?

EPA testing is required for any alternative vehicle fuel system operating in the United States. Without this complex certification process, alternative fuel manufacturers and vehicle operators would be liable for emissions tampering on vehicles, which can result in significant fines. Not only does this ...

After a rigorous evaluation process, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) says it has awarded contracts to six prime suppliers that will produce 50 prototype vehicles as part of the next phase of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs) acquisition process.

According to the USPS, half of the prototypes will feature hybrid and new technologies, including alternative fuel capabilities. The prototypes will represent a variety of vehicle sizes and drive configurations, in addition to advanced powertrains and a range of hybrid technologies.

As ...