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France launches new climate plan; Euro 7 lead; targeting ending the sale of vehicles emitting GHGs by 2040

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France also intends to initiate an ambitious (“ ambitieuse ”) Euro 7 standard at the European level. Supporting the development of alternative fuels (electricity, biogas, hydrogen). The government will also work on laws dealing with road pricing, access to mobility, alternative modes of transportation and city traffic.

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International consortium launches government-supported study on hydrogen vehicle refueling infrastructure in France

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The consortium has been formed in parallel to a draft European Directive to promote the development of alternative fuels such as electricity and hydrogen, which is currently being considered by the European Parliament and the European Council. Europe Hydrogen Hydrogen Production Hydrogen Storage Infrastructure'

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AqualisBraemar LOC joins HYSEAS III hydrogen fuel-cell vessel project for vessel design

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In recent years, AqualisBraemar LOC has developed a range of marine and engineering consulting services to support carbon-reduction initiatives in the maritime sector, including expertise in electrical engineering and alternative fuel integration for vessels.

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Hydrogen refueling station operator H2 MOBILITY Deutschland raises €110M

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H2 MOBILITY, a leading operator of hydrogen refueling stations which already operates more than 90 stations across Germany, intends to use the funding to further expand its network to 300 stations by 2030, becoming the backbone of zero-carbon private and commercial traffic in Europe. —Pierre-Etienne Franc, the CEO of Hy24.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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—Pierre Duret of DI2S Consulting & Training and former director Powertrain and Sustainable Mobility, IFP School (France). DI2S Consulting & Training, Paris, France. Vehicle Propulsion is one of the three strength areas, pursuing a range of topics focused on advanced IC Engine concepts and powertrain electrification.

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UPS cargo eBike pilot in Seattle

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This is the first tailored urban delivery solution to address growing traffic congestion in Seattle’s downtown corridor, and is part of UPS’ Cycle Logistics Solutions that help reduce carbon emissions, noise, and traffic.

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UPS Adopts Plan to Cut Its Airline Carbon Emissions An Additional 20% by 2020; Biofuels Part of the Plan

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UPS has adopted a plan to cut the carbon emissions of its airline by an additional 20% by 2020 to 1.24 The CO 2 reduction goal is laid out in the latest edition of UPS’s Sustainability Report , which notes that UPS Airlines already is a leader in fuel efficiency in the package delivery sector with an efficiency factor of 1.42

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