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Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel available at Zurich airport during the World Economic Forum 2020

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Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel refined from waste and residues, will deliver renewable jet fuel (sustainable aviation fuel, SAF) to Zurich Airport during the World Economic Forum 2020 in Davos, Switzerland. This is the first time SAF is available in Switzerland.

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WinGD says its engines will be able to run on methanol from 2024 and ammonia from 2025

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The ability to use zero-carbon or carbon-neutral fuels such as ammonia and methanol in both of its core engine types will give ship operators flexibility in how they reduce emissions. The full, long-term use of carbon-neutral or zero-carbon fuels is the next step on this pathway.

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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

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2021 XCIENT Fuel Cell is now available in a 6x2 rigid body configuration as well as the 4x2 option introduced in the previous model. Hyundai shipped a total of 46 units of XCIENT Fuel Cell to Switzerland last year. Refueling a full tank of hydrogen takes about 8 to 20 minutes, depending on the ambient temperature.

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AVA Biochem enters JDA with Michelin Group for production of 5-HMF

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With the common goal to further implement 5-HMF in various materials and chemical applications, AVA Biochem AG in Zug, Switzerland has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with the Michelin Group. AVA Biochem’s modified hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) process. Earlier post.) Krawielitzki et al. Krawielitzki, S., & Kläusli, T.

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Leclanché reduces cobalt in NMCA cells from 20 to 5%; 20% higher energy density; water-based production

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With the 10-30 per cent lower energy consumption, the Leclanché process also reduces the carbon footprint of battery cell production. Leclanché’s new, more environmentally friendly G/NMCA cells are expected to be available on the market in 2024. Thus, it offers not only ecological but also economical advantages.

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EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

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The technology is compatible with a broad variety of organic wastes and residues, lignocellulosic energy crops or aquatic biomasses and can adapt to specific regional feedstock availabilities.

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Polestar releases downloadable performance software upgrade for Polestar 2

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It has already seen enthusiastic pick-up from Polestar 2 owners—more than 400 upgrades have been downloaded in its first weeks of availability since late November. The additional power and torque is available as a boost between 70 and 130 km/h, resulting in even more rapid acceleration in the mid-range.

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