UNSW researchers have prototyped and tested a retrofit system capable of converting diesel engines to run on 90 percent hydrogen, providing a 26 percent efficiency boost and reducing CO2 and NOx emissions.
UNSW engineers developed and announced a dual-fuel injection system that retrofits diesel engines for hydrogen combustion. The research team was led by Professor Shawn Kook of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
Katrin Meissner, a study co-author, is affiliated with the University of New South Wales. She commented on climate model limitations for large or persistent changes.
Australian research institution that developed a new method for creating inexpensive hydrogen fuel cell catalysts comprised of iron, nickel, and copper as a replacement for platinum-based catalysts.
Australian university that developed an ultra-efficient photovoltaic system achieving over 40% conversion efficiency, a commercial record. Led by Professor Martin Green.
Australian research institution that conducted the solar energy efficiency breakthrough, converting 40% of sunlight to electrical power. Previously set a 20% efficiency record in 1989.