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HyIron opens direct reduction plant for green iron

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In Namibia, we are currently setting up an industrial-scale production with the support of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK). Instead of carbon dioxide, this technology produces only water vapor, which can be reused for hydrogen production. Airtight rotary kiln for iron reduction.

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Audi partnering with Climeworks on CO2 direct air capture and storage

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Water from the HellisheiĆ°i power plant then flows through the facility and transports the carbon dioxide roughly 2,000 meters below the surface of the Earth. The water returns to the cycle of the geothermal power plant. This uses a specially developed adsorbent to bind the CO 2 in the air.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play in the energy transition process and therefore in climate protection. After all, it is one of the most efficient ways of storing and transporting renewable energies. The pressure plate forms a gas-tight and water-tight seal around the stack housing.

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Volkswagen brand intends to almost halve environmental impact of production by 2025 vs. 2010 baseline

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has received more than 30 awards—including the National Energy Globe as the best project in Germany, the GreenTec Award for energy efficiency and water-saving measures in production and the Sustainovation Award. in environmental impact: energy -23.5%; CO 2 - 28.6%; waste -58.6%; water -27.5%; and solvent emissions -7.6%.

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U.K. Startupā€™s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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Miles of fabrics are immersed in gigantic ā€œwashing machinesā€ full of dye and water. For finishing treatments (anti-perspirant, crease-protection, waterproofing, etc.) a new series of chemical baths and high energy treatment is used. Alchemieā€™s machines dye cotton using 95 percent less water and 70 percent less energy.

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Member of Swiss National Councils fills up with sunfire solar diesel to call attention to need for regulatory reform

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CO 2 + water + renewable energy → e-diesel. Bƶhni emphasized that the production of climate-neutral fuel is key to climate protection and therefore needs to be given a fair chance; he established the Clean Fuel Now initiative at the Federal Parliament in Bern in late 2014. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen Group to invest more than ā‚¬9.8 billion in China by 2015; efficient products and production

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At Volkswagen, we are convinced that climate protection and efficient technologies are drivers for economic growth. Heizmann underscored that 26 models of the group had already been recognized as especially energy-saving and environmentally compatible by the state.

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