PPL Completes Sale of Remaining Hydroelectric Assets in Maine to River Restoration Trust

PPL Corporation announced Friday that it has completed the sale of its remaining three hydroelectric generating facilities in Maine to the Penobscot River Restoration Trust for approximately $24 million. This sale culminates an agreement reached in 2004 by PPL and a coalition of environmental groups and governmental agencies to facilitate the removal... 

Hydrogen milestone moves energy independence one step forward

Big things often come in small packages. That’s certainly the case with the potential created by recent successes in hydrogen research at Idaho National Laboratory. Steve Herring, technical director of the High Temperature Electrolysis Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative, holds in his hand a solid-oxide electrolysis cell no larger than a standard CD.... 

Hydrogen milestone could help lower fossil fuel refining costs

Hydrogen researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory have reached another milestone on the road to reducing carbon emissions and protecting the nation against the effects of peaking world oil production. Stephen Herring, laboratory fellow and technical director of the INL High Temperature Electrolysis team, today announced... 

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. Now Taking Orders for the Hydrogen 8x Mega Fuel Cell System for Class 8 Semi Trucks

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. announced its plans to introduce a Fuel Cell System designed specifically for Class 8 semi truck. Performance tests indicate that this patented technology has the ability to increase a Class 8 semi truck’s fuel efficiency by 50% under a full 80,000 lb load. The “mega” Fuel Cell measures 24×18x18 inches and... 

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. Endorses California’s Offering to Truckers of Over One Billion Dollars in Funding for Converting Their Semi Trucks

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. announced their endorsement of the California state government’s plan to offer $1 billion in funding to offset the costs of complying with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed regulations. The two proposed regulations would reduce toxic and greenhouse gas emissions by requiring retrofits for newer diesel trucks... 

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. Achieves 50% Increase in Semi Truck Fuel Mileage From Patented Diesel Hydrogen Injection System

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. announced its plans to introduce a Fuel Cell System designed specifically for Class 8 semi trucks. Performance tests indicate that this patented technology has the ability to increase a Class 8 semi truck’s fuel efficiency by 50% under a full 80,000 lb load. The “mega” Fuel Cell measures 24×18x18 inches... 

Rising Oil Prices and Energy Security Issues Heighten Interest in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Increasing oil price and growing concerns over energy security are helping accelerate the development and commercialization of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Federal and local governments have been proactively funding fuel cell technology and in the medium term, there would be rigorous developments in fuel cell technology, standardization of production... 

Ronn Motor Company Signs Letter of Intent With SCS/Frigette for Manufacturing and Global Distribution of the H2GO(TM) Real-Time Hydrogen Injection System

Ronn Motor Company, Inc. announce that the Company has signed a Letter of Intent with SCS/Frigette, located in Ft. Worth, Texas, for the manufacturing and distribution of its proprietary H2GO(TM) Real-Time Hydrogen Injection System. Ronn Maxwell, CEO of Ronn Motor Company, said, “SCS/Frigette is recognized as a leader in the automotive industry... 

NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. Announces the Close of a $15.4 Million USD Series ‘B’ Investment Led by Altira

NxtGen Emission Controls Inc. announced the closing of a $15.4 million USD Series B investment led by Altira Group LLC. NxtGen is an emerging leader in syngas technology for diesel engine combustion optimization. NxtGen’s technology is making existing and new engines cleaner to meet global emission reduction regulations. It provides a platform... 

TU Munich officially launches Dr. A. Kuntze measurement

The problem: The cooling water of the research neutron source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz (FRM II) of the Technical University Munich in Garching is treated with a biocide to prevent microbial contamination. The photometric online measuring system used up to now was considered to demanding with regard to cost and maintenance and should be replaced by a lowmaintenance...