8th February 2010
Caterpillar today announced its intent to join the FutureGen Alliance, a public-private partnership established to build a first-of-its-kind coal-fired, near-zero emissions power plant in Mattoon, Ill.
The FutureGen facility is designed to be the cleanest coal burning plant in the world and will integrate advanced technologies for coal gasification, electricity production, emissions control, carbon dioxide capture and permanent storage and hydrogen production on a commercial scale.
In other news, Caterpillar has upgraded the hydraulic system and made other enhancements to improve the productivity and reliability of the 173 hp Cat® 553, 197 hp Cat 563 and the 225 hp Cat 573 wheel feller bunchers.
Read more in the press releases below.
Press Release: Caterpillar Inc. Joins Industry and Government Partnership
Press Release (Download): Cat® Feller Buncher Upgrades Increase Performance
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