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Hydrogenics to supply 1MW electrolyzer to project converting CO2 to methanol; Power-to-Gas

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The MefCO2 consortium consists of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Europe; the Laboratory of Catalysis and Reaction Engineering of the National Institute of Chemistry Slovenia; the Cardiff Catalysis Institute; Carbon Recycling International; the University of Genoa; the University of Duisburg Essen; i-Deals; and Hydrogenics.

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Cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance deepening in 2016

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kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions, combined: 0 g/km). Launched in 2014, the smart two-seater is built at Daimler’s Hambach plant, France, whereas both four-seater vehicles are produced at Renault’s plant in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Earlier post.) Initial customer reaction to all three models has been highly positive.

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Carmakers are going green but British motorists are not

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Portuguese drivers are the greenest in Europe when it comes to buying cars with an average CO2 rate of 138g/km (eg. EU regulation is striving to cut the CO2 emitted by cars to an average figure of 130 g/km by 2015. Country/Average CO2 2008(g/km)/AverageCO2 2007/Rank 2007. Slovenia / 156 / 156 / 11. Suburu Imprezza).

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SEAT Ibiza sets new fuel economy record

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Official statistics show the SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive is capable of 92.4mpg on the extra urban cycle, 76.3mpg on the combined cycle and it has CO2 emissions at just 98g/km. The incredible fuel economy record was achieved through optimised aerodynamics, weight reduction and modifications to the 80PS 1.4 TDI engine’s electronic management. .

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Slovenia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Ireland, India, Denmark, Sweden, Israel, Germany and the United Kingdom all have 2030 deadlines. Successful schemes should be designed to capture CO2, fuel economy, NOx and safety benefits. There are at least 31 countries and U.S. states with fossil fuel car bans in place. Japan has a 2035 deadline.