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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Its first plants will be built in Norway, Germany, and Belgium with investment also planned in the UK and France. It will also open opportunities to develop E-Fuels through Power-to-Methanol applications on an industrial scale. The Koln project will result in a reduction of carbon emissions of more than 120,000 tonnes per year.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

This will include offering electrolyzers for both small-scale hydrogen production—such as a hydrogen fueling system for on-site hydrogen generation—as well as for large-scale hydrogen generation installations capable of 100 megawatts and beyond. As a pioneer of the hydrogen economy, it has a mature hydrogen energy industry chain.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Ballard Power Systems fuel cells have powered buses for more than 10 million cumulative kilometers (6.2 This fuel cell industry milestone has been achieved across the company’s seven generations of its FCveloCity fuel cell engine, which have been deployed in buses in 15 countries on 5 continents during the past 10 years.

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MARCH 14, 2013

Ballard Power Systems announced the recent signing of an agreement between Van Hool NV, Europe’s fourth largest bus manufacturer, and the Transit Authority in Aberdeen, Scotland for delivery of 10 buses that will be powered by Ballard’s 150 kW FCvelocity-HD6 fuel cell module. By the end of 2012, 14 modules had been shipped to Van Hool.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

million) by the European Commission, under the auspices of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU), and will take five years to complete. Called “Don Quichote,” the project includes a financial contribution of €2.86 million (US$3.7

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2015

Honda has set a new Guinness World Records title for “Lowest fuel consumption – all 24 contiguous EU countries (all cars)”, recording an average 83 mpg US (2.82 The car achieved an average 932 miles (1,500 km) on each tank of fuel, at a total fuel cost for the whole journey of just £459 (US$716). Earlier post.) hours, each day.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

company, announced that one of its latest generation PureMotion Model 120 fuel cell powerplants for hybrid-electric transit buses has surpassed 5,000 operating hours in real-world service with its original cell stacks and no cell replacements. It is recognized by the industry as a key challenge in commercializing fuel cell vehicles worldwide.

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OCTOBER 8, 2011

Consumers in the United Kingdom and Belgium are the most sensitive to paying a price premium with 71% opposing. The survey also shows consumers in the United States continue to see high fuel prices as a motivating factor for purchasing an electric vehicle. —Craig Giffi.

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MAY 29, 2012

The Euro 19 markets are: Austria, Belgium, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. liter engine with improved fuel efficiency and lower CO 2. The Focus 1.0-liter Weighing just 97 kg (214 lbs), the 1.0-liter

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JULY 16, 2022

The project, called “IPCEI Hy2Tech” was jointly prepared and notified by fifteen Member States: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain. The Member States will provide up to €5.4 billion in public funding, which is expected to unlock additional €8.8

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MAY 9, 2017

million (US$18-million) project to convert currently poorly valorized residual wheat straw into second-generation renewable isobutene for subsequent conversion into oligomers usable in lubricants, rubbers, solvents, plastics, or fuels. Global Bioenergies is partnering with Clariant, INEOS, IPSB, TechnipFMC and Linz University in a €16.4-million

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

CDTI diesel delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m of torque for fuel consumption in the Zafira Tourer of 4.1 CDTI ECOTEC unit delivers 100 kW/136 hp and 320 N·m (236 lb-ft) of torque, with fuel consumption of 4.1 liter diesels in the Zafira Tourer, the fuel consumption of new generation 1.6 l/100 km and 109 g/km CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Mercedes-Benz is presenting a design study at “Trailer 2011” show in Belgium for an aerodynamic trailer that shows a reduction in wind resistance by up to 18%, with an accompanying decrease in fuel consumption by almost 5%. Mercedes-Benz’ new Aero Trailer design. Click to enlarge. Bennett is welcoming comments on his concept.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

This new motor/generator will be shown at Busworld Kortrijk, taking place from 20-25 October 2017 in Kortrijk, Belgium. The efficiency of the system reaches 95% and has been developed to match the efficiency of a diesel engine, which is instrumental to optimize fuel savings. Earlier post.)

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JULY 13, 2015

The resulting bioethanol can cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% compared with conventional fossil fuels. It will predominantly be used in gasoline blending, but it can also be further processed into other products such as drop in jet fuel.

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MARCH 9, 2010

liter engine with 203 PS (200 hp, 149 kW) is being launched in the latest 2010 S-MAX, Galaxy and Mondeo models, which are now in production at Ford’s Genk plant in Belgium. Ford has also updated its Duratorq TDCi diesel engines for 2010 to deliver even higher efficiency, with improved performance, fuel economy and refinement.

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APRIL 28, 2010

Whilst none of the scenarios considered would deliver the desired 80% cut in CO 2 emissions by 2050, the greatest savings potential arises from the combined package, in which technological improvements that reduce fuel consumption are used alongside measures to shift journeys to lower emission modes and to avoid the need to travel altogether.

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

The fuel economy of the supercapacitor fuel cell hybrid, they noted, is higher despite the vehicle being heavier and more expensive. A stand-alone FC [fuel cell] system integrated into an automotive powertrain is not always sufficient to satisfy the load demands of a vehicle. —Hegazy et al. Left : CSEM.

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APRIL 5, 2009

Emissions of GHG have increased by 26% (EU-15) or 180 million tonnes between 1990 and 2006, excluding international aviation and marine transport—an amount larger than the entire annual national emissions for 2006 from Belgium (132 million tonnes) or Romania (157 million tonnes). —Professor McGlade.

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MARCH 26, 2022

The Refining & Marketing business is to become a leading European provider of sustainable fuels, feedstock, and mobility solutions. On top of this, the OMV Group intends to take a leading position in the field of renewable and circular economy solutions. Production of sustainable fuels and chemical feedstock will be increased to 1.5

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

million) and Belgium (1.4 The largest number of such diesels is found on French roads (5.5 million), followed by Germany (5.3 million), the UK (4.3 million), Italy (3.1 million), Spain (1.9

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

Currently being sold to the road transport market in a low-carbon fuel blend, ethanol from this facility will now be converted into PET to be used for production of CarbonSmart consumer goods (T-shirts, bottles, packaging). Beijing Shougang LanzaTech New Energy Science & Technology Co.,

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JUNE 11, 2018

Leading steel and mining company ArcelorMittal has begun construction of new premises at its site in Ghent, Belgium, to house a new installation which will convert carbon-containing gas from its blast furnaces into bioethanol. We will achieve significant carbon reduction and we hope that this will lead us to a lower carbon economy.

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME’s) Belgium-based Technical Center led the development of the Verso 1.6 Working together with an industry leader like the BMW Group allows us to benefit from economies of scale to reduce development costs as well as improve our time-to-market. Torque (N·m/rpm). 270/1750-2,250. 310/1,600-2,400.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

We [need to] wonder whether the sum of all likely fossil fuel demands in the early decades of the [21 st ] century might not greatly increase the emission of CO 2 into the atmosphere, and by doing so bring up average surface temperature uncomfortably close to that rise of 2 °C, which might set in motion the long-term warming-up of the planet.”. “My

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

If the C40 Recharge, built in Ghent, Belgium, is any indication of what is to come, Volvo is off to a solid start with its plans to never put another drop of gasoline in any of its models beginning in 2030. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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MAY 2, 2013

Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. Those who say fuel economy is very important expect to get twelve miles more per gallon (mpg) from their next vehicle than those who say it is not important.

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