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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

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The two-year pilot project sets up a voucher program for buying or leasing clean vehicles, electric bicycles, scooters and other equipment, and by funding the infrastructure—charging stations, bike and scooter racks, for example—needed for these projects.

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Vale partners with Wabtec on ammonia fuel study and orders three FLXdrive battery electric locomotives

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The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean, alternative fuel to replace diesel. Brazil-based metals and mining multinational Vale announced a partnership with Wabtec Corporation to advance the decarbonization of Vale’s rail operations.

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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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CO 2 + 3 H 2 The hydrogen produced is subsequently used in the fuel cell to produce electricity. Methanol can be produced from green sources and is CO 2 -neutral in a well-to-wheel perspective in that scenario. The fundamental chemical process, which takes place in the reformer is: CH 3 OH + H 2 O ?

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Advent Technologies and Alfa Laval partner in marine methanol-powered fuel cell development project

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Aiming to meet the ever-growing power requirements of the maritime industry, Advent’s next-generation fuel cells are expected to demonstrate a significant increase in lifetime, efficiency, and electrical output. Over the past months, we have received significant interest from the marine industry for our methanol-powered fuel cells.

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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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Intelligent Power Generation (IPG) will demonstrate the impact of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in UK electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, following a £1-million contract from Highways England. This growth will require high megawatt capacities across England’s road networks.

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City of London Corporation bans diesel vehicle purchases for its business

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Some models of vehicle, such as tractors, which the Corporation uses on its green spaces like Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest, do not have a non-diesel alternative. These vehicles will continue to be used until a clean alternative becomes available on the market.

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Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

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The Methanol Institute (MI) released two new reports on the use of methanol as a safe, efficient and clean alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses. Methanol or ethanol addition in gasoline does not have a significant impact on electrical conductivity despite the fact that both alcohols are electrically conductive.

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