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EEA: small increase in EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, with transport emissions up for the fourth consecutive year

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Less coal was used to produce heat and electricity but this was offset by higher industrial and transport emissions, the latter increasing for the fourth consecutive year. These official data confirm the preliminary estimates published by the EEA in October 2018. Source: EEA. in 2017 compared with 2016. in 2017 compared with 2016.

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European Commission approves up to €5.4B of public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen projects

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The European Commission approved , under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation and first industrial deployment in the hydrogen technology value chain. As a result, positive spill-over effects will be generated throughout Europe.

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Diesel new vehicle market share in Europe in February dropped to 39.5%; SUVs still driving growth

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million units registered in Europe in 2018 so far, according to figures from JATO Dynamics. This growth can be attributed to key markets such as Germany, Spain and France, as well as five other markets (Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Estonia and Luxembourg), which posted double digit growth. percentage points in February.

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First flight in Euro I-4D air traffic management project

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The first I-4D operation is planned in Europe from 2018 onwards. Operational partners in I-4D are: Airbus, EUROCONTROL’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) and NORACON; ground industry partners are Indra and Thales ATM; and airborne industry partners are Honeywell, Thales Avionics and Airbus.

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