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German minister Wissing starts international e-fuels dialogue

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The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and Transport Dr Volker Wissing launched an international e-fuels dialogue in Munich at the conference “ E-Fuels – Paving the Way for Clean Mobility ”. We will be able to decarbonize transport faster if we keep all technological possibilities open.

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Cornell study examines trade-off between critical metals requirement and transportation decarbonization

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A team from Cornell, with a colleague from Paul Scherrer Institute, has analyzed the trade-off between the decarbonization potential of the road transportation sector and its critical metal requirement from the demand-side perspective in 48 major countries committing to decarbonize their road transportation sectors aided by electric vehicles (EVs).

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T&E: Denmark, Luxembourg, Netherlands lead deployments of zero-emission buses in Europe

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Denmark leads the way when it comes to putting zero-emission urban buses on the streets in Europe, with 78% of new vehicles being electric, according to the latest data from green NGO Transport & Environment. In Luxembourg and the Netherlands about two-thirds of new buses were zero-emissions.

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€7M German project to develop processes and demand scenarios for the mass production of synthetic fuels; “Refineries for Future”

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Synthetic fuels from renewable energy sources will be needed to reach the climate goals in the full transport sector. In spite of increasing electric mobility in the transport sector, we will continue to need liquid fuels for a long time. So-called “refuels” promise to reduce CO 2 emissions by 90% compared to conventional fuels.

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Study: Ethanol may add 12 cents per gallon to Midwest gasoline

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Drivers in the Midwest could soon be paying more for fuel under an ethanol-blending policy supported by political interests in the region, according to a new study. First spotted by Transport Topics, the study was conducted by Baker & O'Brien Inc. fossil-fuel refining trade group. It predicts that Midwestern motorists will pay 8.

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CT legislature passes highway usage tax on heavy trucks

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Revenue from the tax is directed to the Special Transportation Fund (STF). The STF is a dedicated fund used to finance the state’s transportation infrastructure program and operate the departments of Motor Vehicles and Transportation. The bill requires each carrier to apply to DRS for a HUT permit.

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Deloitte forecasts clean hydrogen market to hit US$1.4T per year by 2050

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By 2050, industry (iron and steel, chemicals, cement, and high- temperature heating) and transport (aviation, shipping, and heavy road transport) respectively can account for 42% and 36% of total clean hydrogen demand. Overall, this outlook shows clean hydrogen delivering crucial carbon emission reductions. Spur action.

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