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Quantum pre-production advanced CNG storage system delivered to ZHRO

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide recently delivered several pre-production units of an advanced CNG fuel storage and delivery system, including the control software for the fuel system and engine, to ZHRO Solutions LLC as part of an on-going development agreement between the two companies.

These systems are coupled with ZHRO’s natural gas injection/engine conversion system and are being used as part of a pre-production test fleet at ZHRO and will be used for both on-road testing on heavy duty trucks as well as bench testing.

Sea-Tac Airport launches major ground support equipment electrification project

The Port of Seattle, along with Alaska Airlines, Western Washington Clean Cities and US Representative Adam Smith unveiled a new project providing nearly 600 electric charging stations throughout the airport for ground support equipment (GSE) such as baggage tugs, bag ramps and pushback vehicles.

Converting the GSE from fossil fuel to electric, each year the project is projected to save $2.8 million in airline fuel costs and 10,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions—the equivalent of taking 1,900 cars off the road.The port has installed bright yellow charging corrals with smart, fast-charging plug-ins for vehicles to receive a full charge in less than 4 hours.

Turkey gets First BYD electric bus

Turkey gets First BYD electric bus

A BYD electric transit bus is entering service in the Turkish capital for a one-month trial. The trial in Ankara is the latest in a series of European trials of the electric bus; more than 25 major cities have evaluated the bus in revenue service.

Ford installing GE WattStation chargers, charging network at facilities

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Ford, in conjunction with GE, will supply electric vehicle charging stations at Ford facilities nationwide in America, beginning with facilities in and around its headquarters.

Porsche blames loose fastener for engine fires in 911 GT3

Porsche blames loose fastener for engine fires in 911 GT3

Porsche said a fastener that wasn’t properly installed is to blame for engine fires in the 911 sports car’s racing version that led the automaker to take the rare step of telling customers to stop driving the model.