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Delhi startup develops air-purifying motorcycle helmet

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An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi-based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe cleaner air. The founders of Shellios Technolabs hit upon the idea on realizing the challenges faced by bikers during the air quality crisis that Delhi faces in the winter months.

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SEMA sponsors ZEV conversion rebate bill in California; up to $2,000 rebate

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SEMA said that the legislation will allow California to support small businesses and maintain its rich car culture, while assisting consumers that want to convert their vehicles to cleaner engines. It is essential that we continue to look for new methods and ideas to meet our strong climate goals.

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Proof-of-principle of cost-effective methane cracking technology for H2 production without CO2; 50% cleaner than SMR, comparable to electrolysis

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Methane cracking itself is not an entirely new idea: in the last two decades, many experiments in different institutions have been carried out that have proven its technical feasibility. Alternatively, black carbon can be stored away, using procedures that are much simpler, safer and cheaper than the storing of carbon dioxide.

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California ARB hosting public workshop to discuss reducing in-use emissions from HD diesel

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff will host a public workshop on 11 February to discuss ideas and strategies to reduce in-use emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles operating in the State of California. Sacramento, California. Background.

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Altalto waste-to-jet fuel plant advances in UK; BA, Shell, Velocys

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million gallons US) of cleaner-burning sustainable jet and road fuel each year. The team received £25,000 to develop their idea further and will present at the IATA Alternative Fuels Symposium in New Orleans in November. University College of London students were crowned as the winners of its BA 2119: Future of Fuels challenge.

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BASF and leading Asian universities establish joint research network targeting functional materials for the automotive and other industries

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The scientists aim to cooperate in developing new materials for a wide range of applications, with an initial focus on products for the automotive, construction, detergent and cleaners industries as well as the water and wind energy industries. The initiative marks a further step in BASF’s strategy to expand global research activities.

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Mayors of 12 major cities pledge to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025; major areas to be zero-emission by 2030

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The Together4Climate event allowed civic and business leaders to share ideas and drive ambition in creating communities that are cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable, while simultaneously growing the green economy and promoting innovation.

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