Zero-emission, high-performance ammonia fuel powers heavy machinery
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Zero-emission, high-performance ammonia fuel powers heavy machinery

Spotted: With just a handful of countries dominating agricultural machinery sales use, replacing polluting diesel engines with a zero emissions alternative could be done relatively quickly. The result would make a significant dent in global greenhouse gases. New York-based Amogy has created a fuel and power system to do just that by using the world’s second most-produced chemical – ammonia. Use of the clean, high-power fuel system is part of Amogy’s plans to reduce around five gigatonnes of air pollution from transport by 2040.

Focused on the heavy machinery industries of shipping, truck transport, and agriculture, Amogy’s clean fuel provides the power and longevity needed by heavy-duty vehicles. And now, a retrofitted John Deere tractor has successfully showcased the new fuel.

Made by combining hydrogen with atmospheric nitrogen, ammonia is usually used as the basis of nitrogen fertilisers. Readily available as a material and easy to produce, it is a fuel source that can be integrated into current heavy industry structures such as storage, pipelines, and terminals. And with its high energy density, new vehicles using the fuel can be built smaller and lighter, and retrofitted machines won’t become restrictively heavy.

Ammonia has been more frequently spotted by Springwise as something to be removed. For example, Springwise has spotted a probiotic soap that removes ammonia from river water, as well as a portable industrial air quality monitor that detects pollutants, including ammonia. Amogy is instead seeing it as a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in transport. 

Written by: Keely Khoury

Website: amogy.co

Contact: amogy.co/contact

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An AI negotiation chatbot powers the circular economy
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An AI negotiation chatbot powers the circular economy

Spotted: As e-commerce continues to grow, so too does the need for scalable technology solutions that help businesses maximise their sales. Nibble Technology is an artificial intelligence (AI) e-commerce negotiation chatbot that creates a pleasant, customised connection between customers and merchants. The chatbot—which can be integrated with leading e-commerce platform Shopify—lets customers make an offer for a product when browsing a retailer’s product pages. The negotiation process is very quick, with customers able to strike a deal in under a minute.

Nibble has recently released an updated version of its Shopify app, while securing a new funding round anchored by UK-based venture capital firm Venrex.

The updated app features improved AI negotiation capabilities, and is specifically focused on supporting businesses in the circular economy and B Corporations. Half price fees will be offered to these clients to support their sustainable business practices. Following the update, Shopify store owners will also be able set up Nibble in minutes. Non-Shopify customers can also use Nibble through the company’s API.

Pre-owned marketplaces (both offline and online) have always utilised negotiation to reach a mutually beneficial agreement for both the customer and seller. Nibble brings this concept into today’s environment, providing customers with the feeling of an in-person negotiation, while increasing customer interaction, and boosting conversion.

Other AI-powered retail solutions spotted by Springwise include an AI solution for the fashion industry that personalises customer experiences and avoids supply chain waste, an AI-powered sensory quiz that provides wine recommendations, and computer vision used for fashion cataloguing.

Written By: Katrina Lane

Website: nibbletechnology.com

Contact: nibbletechnology.com/#get-in-touch

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