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Ballard launches high-power density fuel cell stack for vehicle propulsion; 4.3 kW/L; Audi partner

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Ballard Power Systems launched the FCgen-HPS , a high-performance, zero-emission, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack, to provide propulsion for a range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in an industry-leading volumetric high-power density of 4.3 kilowatts per liter (4.3 Kevin Colbow, Ballard CTO.

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Volkswagen fueling car carriers with fuel derived from used cooking oil; GoodFuels BFO

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Volkswagen Group Logistics will be using certified fuel from vegetable residues for certain new car shipments via marine routes. With 85 percent lower CO 2 emissions than with conventional fossil fuels, the contribution to climate protection is enormous. In addition, sulfur oxide emissions will be almost completely avoided.

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5,000 New Fast Charging Points, How does Tesla Stack Up Against Other ‘Clean cars’, Marine Operators Reach Zero Emissions

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CarbonCounter: Online app allows consumers to research low-emissions vehicles Marine Zero Emissions BAE Systems Launches Next-Generation Power and Propulsion System to Help Marine Operators Reach Zero Emissions Systems introduces next-gen HybriGen Power and Propulsion system for marine applications Electric Trucks […].

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Container ship to test running on Synthetic Natural Gas, provided by Audi

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MAN Energy Solutions and Wessels Marine GmbH announced a technical showcase whereby the 2017-retrofitted Wes Amelie , a 1,036-TEU feeder container ship, will use liquefied SNG (Synthetic Natural Gas) produced from renewable electrical energy as drop-in fuel. As a result, CO 2 emissions are expected to decline by 56 tons for this trip.

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Volkswagen to introduce Passat Plug-in hybrid “soon”; Group electrifying more than 40 more models over next few years

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l/100 km combine) or the Audi A3 TDI ultra (3.2 l/100 km) and Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (1.5 l/100 km) and Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (1.5 Further high-efficiency models such as the Audi A8, A6 and Q7 or the plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat are to follow soon. The range includes “3-liter cars” (i.e.,

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Volkswagen Group of America opens new Tradepoint Atlantic vehicle terminal at Port of Baltimore; formerly site of Bethlehem steel

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Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley vehicles will be imported and processed at the port. The site will also help decrease the distance needed to deliver vehicles to dealers in the mid-Atlantic region, which in turn helps reduce carbon emissions associated with these vehicle deliveries.

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

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China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC), which built the vessel, announced the news on WeChat Wednesday. By using green and clean liquified natural gas as the main fuel, CIMC says it can “significantly reduce emissions.” The Sea Lion 07 is designed by former Audi and Lamborghini designer Wolfgang Egger.

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