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Iveco Group chooses HTWO (Hyundai) fuel cell systems for the next generation of hydrogen buses in Europe

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Such air drawn into the FCEV passes through an air purification system that cleans it of particulates and other unwanted matter, leaving the air cleaner. Furthermore, the recently announced plan to restart production of buses in Italy will provide another opportunity to manufacture new buses powered by HTWO’s hydrogen fuel cells.

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TIP Trailer Services to offer Dearman zero emissions transport refrigeration system alongside regular fleet

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Following successful trials in NL and Italy with a global top 3 multi-brand foods company, TIP showcased Dearman’s zero-emissions transport refrigeration technology at its recent Customer Innovation Platform.

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EEA: 3/4 of EU urban population exposed to toxic air as governments fail to cut emissions

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They know what needs to be done to improve air quality: cleaner energy and industrial production, greener and smarter transport, and sustainable farming. —Margherita Tolotto, Senior Policy Officer for Air and Noise at the European Environmental Bureau.

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EEA report finds more action needed to protect Europe’s most vulnerable citizens from air pollution, noise and extreme temperatures

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Many regions in Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain are also characterized by lower incomes and education, higher levels of unemployment and larger elderly populations. However, it needs to be combined with subsidies for switching to cleaner heating options for low-income households. KEY FINDINGS. Extreme temperatures.

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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XX)

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But the shapes were smoother, lines cleaner, and side profiles more aerodynamic and less rounded. Larger in all dimensions than before, Eldorado Brougham was hand-built by the artisans at Pininfarina in Italy. The 6900 chassis were shipped to Italy by boat, completed, then shipped back to Detroit.

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Landi Renzo and Clean Energy combine natural gas compressor businesses

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The combined company will be headquartered in San Giovanni Persiceto (BO), Italy and retain Clean Energy’s manufacturing operation in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Natural gas is an obvious alternative for vehicles because it burns much cleaner, is plentiful around the world and there is a growing engine portfolio to choose from.

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Hertz introduces CNG vehicle rentals in US; Civics and Yukons

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Hertz also deploys CNG airport buses at its Los Angeles Airport location and rents CNG vehicles in both Italy and the United Kingdom. CNG is a cleaner-burning fuel, emitting up to 30% less carbon dioxide and up to 75% less carbon monoxide. The fuel also typically costs half the price of gasoline and is produced domestically.

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