Energy Products and Equipment

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U.S. Air Force flies first alcohol-to-jet test flight in western Florida

Test flight used Gevo blend of 50 per cent alcohol-to-jet and 50 per cent jet propellant fuels

Mercedes begins fuel cell stack production

World’s first dedicated facility located in Burnaby, BC

Energy Products & Equipment

Industrial valve market continues to grow

The Canadian and US valve market is posting its third year of shipments growth. Water and wastewater are still the biggest markets for valve suppliers.

General

Cummins generators to meet highest EPA standards

Generators will begin shipment in the third quarter of 2012

Natural gas fleet guideline available

Guidance on transitioning fleets

Smart Grid technology showcased at Georgian College

Nissan “LEAF to Home” charging system seen for first time in Canada

Toyota tops four million hybrids sold

26 million fewer tons of carbon emissions since 1997

General

National Oilwell Varco to acquire CE Franklin

NOV subsidiary to buy CE Franklin for $240 million.

Distribution & Transportation News

Raitt threatens legislation in CP strike

Says the work stoppage could cost Canada $540 million per week

General

Focus Metals plans Cgr purification, battery anode plants in Quebec

Made possible through IREQ licensing agreeement.

Fabrication Products & Equipment

Energized, one cell at a time

R&D focuses on strengthening solar-capture capabilities.

Fabrication News

Xebec sells biogas separator to China

Landfill gas will be compressed and used as renewable transport fuel.

Fabrication News

Magna E-Car inaugurates Michigan plant

Facility will manufacture components for hybrid and electric cars.

Fabrication News

Ontario mining firm produces spherical graphite for EV batteries

Northern Graphite looks to boost Canadian spherical graphite market, relieving dependence on Chinese producers.

Fabrication News

GE to manufacture 288 wind turbines for Ontario wind farms

Ontario-made turbines will generate enough energy to power 120,000 homes.

Fabrication News

Magna developing EV power with Hyundai

Partnership will develop battery packs for electric and hybrid cars.

Fabrication News

Mushrooms: a great new packaging material

Dell, Crate and Barrel place confidence in quirky packaging made from mushrooms.

General

Protect your business from online fraud

Fraudsters have sophisticated ways of stealing or tricking people into revealing personal information through smart phones, tablets, and social media sites. Here's how to protect your business.

General

Fisker lays off workers before Nina production begins

The electric car maker, which was granted a $529-million loan by the U.S government, has laid off employees before producing one vehicle.

General

BMW and Toyota team to develop green vehicle batteries

The German automaker will also supply Toyota with diesel engines