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AGCO Power Releases New Engine Family for Off-Road Vehicles

October 21, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources

Carrying on the AGCO Power heritage of long-lasting future-proof designs, the CORE family is designed with tomorrow’s alternative fuels in mind.

Handicapping the Alternative Fuels Race

October 15, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources

Given social and political pressure to remove carbon-based fuels from the marketplace and the subsequent reluctance of petroleum refiners to invest in additional throughput capacity, it’s apparent that ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSDF), will lose its undisputed top billing.

Volvo Penta & CMB.TECH Partner on Dual-Fuel Hydrogen Engines

October 6, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources

The strengthened collaboration will create synergies aimed at leveraging the competences and product offerings of both companies – establishing dual-fuel hydrogen technology as a low-carbon interim solution before suitable zero-emissions alternatives become viable.

Caterpillar Announces Battery-Powered Wheel Loader Prototypes

October 5, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Electric Machinery

According to an Oct. 4 press release, Caterpillar will display four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at bauma 2022 Oct. 24-30 in Munich, Germany.

Perkins to Develop Lithium-Ion Batteries for Off-Highway Application

October 5, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Electric Machinery

According to an Oct. 5 press release from off-highway diesel engine supplier Perkins, the company's engineers are currently developing and field testing 48-volt, 300-volt, and 600-volt battery configurations that can be leveraged by OEMs in the construction, industrial, materials handling and agricultural industries.

Renewable Diesel Projected to Turbo Charge U.S. Biofuel Growth

September 29, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Biofuels

By producing fuel using sources with lower carbon intensity than traditional petroleum-based products, the U.S. biofuels sector is well-positioned to play a major role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Versatile Sees Future for Hydrogen-Powered Farm Equipment in Manitoba

September 15, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources

On Aug. 29, 2022, Cummins Inc. and Buhler Industries, which manufactures the Versatile tractor line, announced plans to integrate the Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engine into Versatile equipment.

Biodiesel Demand Drives Soybean Crush Facility Construction

September 12, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources

According to a Sept. 9 report from Feed and Grain, growing demand for biodiesel is driving many large agribusinesses to invest in new high output soybean crush facilities.

Cummins & Versatile to Collaborate on Hydrogen Engine

August 29, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Technology

Cummins Inc. and Buhler Industries Inc., a leading tractor manufacturer under the Versatile brand, announced today that they have signed a letter of intent and plans to integrate the Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engines in Versatile’s equipment to lead the decarbonization of the agriculture market.

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

August 24, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Biofuels

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products.

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AGCO Power Releases New Engine Family for Off-Road Vehicles

Handicapping the Alternative Fuels Race

Volvo Penta & CMB.TECH Partner on Dual-Fuel Hydrogen Engines

Caterpillar Announces Battery-Powered Wheel Loader Prototypes

Perkins to Develop Lithium-Ion Batteries for Off-Highway Application

Renewable Diesel Projected to Turbo Charge U.S. Biofuel Growth

Versatile Sees Future for Hydrogen-Powered Farm Equipment in Manitoba

Biodiesel Demand Drives Soybean Crush Facility Construction

Cummins & Versatile to Collaborate on Hydrogen Engine

USDA Begins Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

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