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Volkswagen fueling car carriers with fuel derived from used cooking oil; GoodFuels BFO

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With 85 percent lower CO 2 emissions than with conventional fossil fuels, the contribution to climate protection is enormous. BFO ‘drops in’ to normal fuel tanks, meaning no hardware changes are needed to realise instant emissions impact. In addition, sulfur oxide emissions will be almost completely avoided.

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Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO 2 emissions have stalled for the third year in a row. Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions.

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Ballard receives follow-on orders for 15 fuel cell modules from Wrightbus to power UK buses

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Ballard Power Systems has received follow-on purchase orders for 15 of its 85 kW heavy-duty FCveloCity-HD fuel cell modules from Wrightbus, a leading bus OEM and Ballard partner headquartered in Northern Ireland, to power Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) planned for deployment in the UK.

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myenergi lands £30m investment from Energy Impact Partners to drive growth and internationalisation

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EIP is a global investment firm focused on investing in the energy transition by supporting companies developing solutions that will define the future of energy and climate. EIP targets the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions,” Moosa said. “We

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WWF-UK study finds UK needs at least 1.7M electric vehicles by 2020 to achieve climate targets; 15% of new car sales

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million by 2030 if the UK is to achieve its climate change targets. EVs could provide nearly a third of this emissions reduction. It is vital that people start consuming and travelling less to make a transition to a low-carbon economy and reduce our dependency on oil and emissions from cars.

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Trinity, TOTAL researchers design new molecules that boost fuel efficiency

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The research was funded by TOTAL Marketing Services and supported by MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine. Although electrification is taking place it is unlikely to make significant impacts on emissions over the coming decade.

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UK Government Soliciting Bids for 30M for Charging Points; New Office for Low Emission Vehicles

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Funding will be made available to consortia in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland made up of local authorities, businesses, electricity distributors and suppliers and other organizations like the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs). The Office for Low Emission Vehicles. The funds will be made available in two phases.

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