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IEA: global energy investment stabilized above $1.8T in 2018; security and sustainability concerns growing

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Global energy investment stabilized in 2018, ending three consecutive years of decline, as capital spending on oil, gas and coal supply bounced back while investment stalled for energy efficiency and renewables, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual review. trillion in 2018, a level similar to 2017.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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It also solves our plastics and waste problems by turning them into green hydrogen, and does it cleaner and at costs far lower than any other green hydrogen producer. Unlike other renewable energy sources, hydrogen can fuel hard-to-decarbonize heavy industrial sectors like steel, heavy transport, and cement. —Lancaster Mayor R.

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GSRTC puts to service 5 SWITCH EiV 22 double Decker buses in GIFT City – ET Auto

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The GSRTC fleet aims to provide cleaner, smarter intra-city travel, with Switch Mobility handling the supply, operation, and maintenance of these five electric buses. Having covered more than 50+ million eco-friendly kilometers since 2018 in India, Switch Mobility takes pride in an exceptional operational uptime exceeding 98%.

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New Icon-class ships from Royal Caribbean to be powered by LNG with 2022 delivery; testing hydrogen fuel cells in 2017

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Use of the new technologies will result in much cleaner emissions, as they produce no sulfur and significantly reduce the production of NO x and particulates. The switch to LNG provides further momentum for the technology, which has begun making significant inroads in the maritime industry. billion, $0.5 billion, $2.6 billion, $1.5

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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During the SAE World Congress panel, Moriya reinforced that concerted effort among related industries /companies; the establishment of global standards; and the creation of a hydrogen refueling infrastructure are also required if FCVs are to be marketed as scheduled. US Department of Energy (DOE).

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. Today we commit £100 million [US$130 million] towards new low emission buses and retrofitting older buses with cleaner engines. The NO 2 plan is one element in the Government’s efforts to deliver clean air.

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