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Kawasaki’s liquefied hydrogen carrier departs to pick up first cargo

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This vessel was developed to provide a means of transporting liquefied hydrogen at 1/800 of its original gas-state volume, cooled to –253°C, safely and in large quantities over long distances by sea. A return to Japan is expected around late February. The vessel can carry 75 tonnes of liquefied hydrogen in one trip.

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Audi releases DEKRA-certified corporate carbon footprint

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The Audi Group has calculated its corporate carbon footprint and is the first premium automobile manufacturer to be certified according to the international standard ISO 14064. As the DEKRA experts confirm, the corporate carbon footprint of the Audi Group worldwide amounts to 57 million tons of CO 2 equivalent (CO 2 e) each year.

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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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This analysis builds on a previous comprehensive life cycle analysis, updating that study’s 2016 assumptions and methods. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions.

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Southern Company acquiring AGL Resources for $8B, creating 2nd largest US electric and gas utility by customer base

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After closing, AGL Resources will continue to maintain its own management team and board of directors, and, as is the case with Southern Company’s other operating subsidiaries, AGL Resources will continue to maintain its own corporate headquarters, which for AGL Resources is in Atlanta. Generating capacity of approximately 46,000 megawatts.

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota hybrids surpass 10 million units; Europe outpaces N America in 2016

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Cumulative worldwide sales of Toyota Motor Corporation hybrids reached 10.05 Toyota said that this milestone demonstrates the staying power of a technology that is now emerging as a mainstream solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. million units as of 31 January, scooting past the 10-million unit mark.

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Government of Canada awarding $1.625 million for two public hydrogen stations in Toronto

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The project proponent, Hydrogenics Corporation, is a Canadian company that has been involved since 2000 in more than 50 hydrogen refueling station projects around the world. Budget 2016 allocated $16.4 million for the deployment of electric vehicle recharging and alternative fuel refueling infrastructure.

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UPS commits to aggressive goals for more alternative vehicles, fuel and renewable power by 2025

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The goals, available in the company’s 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report , support UPS’ commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global ground operations 12% by 2025, a goal developed using a methodology approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.

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