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ArcelorMittal, Gestamp successfully trial low-carbon emissions steel in car parts

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ArcelorMittal and Tier 1 automotive supplier Gestamp have successfully trialed the use of low-carbon emissions steel for use in car parts that will ultimately be used in the production of vehicles in Spain and throughout Europe. And it is most important for the mobility of the future that we help them to decarbonize their supply chain.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group introduces Green Carrier Certification as part of its sustainability roadmap

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Deutsche Post DHL Group is introducing a global DHL Green Carrier Certification to reward road transport subcontractors for their efforts to become more sustainable. As part of its sustainability roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to below 29 million tons by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.

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Maersk and Carbon Sink partner to accelerate green methanol production; Maersk’s 8th green methanol deal

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As part of the strategy to decarbonize its customers’ supply chains, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered a green methanol partnership with US-based project developer Carbon Sink LLC. This is Maersk’s 8 th such agreement in the efforts to accelerate global production of green methanol. Moller - Maersk.

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Plug Power invited to submit Part II Application for proposed $520M DOE loan guarantee for green hydrogen production network

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has been invited to submit a Part II Application for a loan guarantee under the US Department of Energy (DOE) Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program. Plug Power says it will work closely with the DOE to fulfill the requirements of Part II of the application process. Plug Power Inc. Source: Plug Power.

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ORNL team develops carbon-nanotube-based superlubricity coating

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Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a coating composed of carbon nanotubes that imparts superlubricity to sliding parts. The multiwalled carbon nanotubes coat the steel, repel corrosive moisture and function as a lubricant reservoir. Kumara et al. It’s like an engine without oil.

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Volvo delivers 20 electric trucks to DFDS in Gothenburg; part of 125-unit order

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The delivery is part of a total order for 125 electric trucks that DFDS has placed with Volvo. Fourteen of the trucks, charged using green electricity, will be deployed on transports to and from Volvo’s heavy truck factory just outside Gothenburg. In addition, four of the 20 trucks delivered to DFDS include fossil-free steel.

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RWE and Westfalen Group forming JV to supply green hydrogen for vehicles; focus on heavy-duty; up to 70 stations

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In Germany, RWE and the Westfalen Group will work together to supply green hydrogen for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Hydrogen can play a crucial part in significantly reducing carbon emissions in heavy goods transportation. Hydrogen can play a crucial part in significantly reducing carbon emissions in heavy goods transportation.

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