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ABB, Hydrogène de France jointly to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels

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ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hydrogène de France to manufacture jointly megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels (OGVs). of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, there is an increased pressure for the maritime industry to transition to more sustainable power sources.

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Alstom and MOL to explore use of hydrogen technologies for rail transport in Hungary

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Alstom is a pioneer of hydrogen technology, having introduced the Coradia iLint to the German market in September 2018 ( earlier post ). Alstom’s hydrogen technology has also been purchased by SNCF (France) and FNM (Italy). —Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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In 2018 at the NTEA show, XL displayed a hybrid-electric F-250, as well as the plug-in hybrid F-150. XL also has added two new members to its executive team, with deep experience in the commercial fleet industry, and with leadership backgrounds across finance, sales, business development and operational excellence. Earlier post.).

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing unveils GR H2 Racing Concept at Le Mans 24 Hours

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At a press conference of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) at Circuit de la Sarthe in western France, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed the hydrogen engine vehicle prototype “GR H2 Racing Concept”. Since 2018, the ACO, with MissionH24 and GreenGT, has been promoting hydrogen, a safe and efficient energy carrier.

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The Next Oil Price Spike May Cripple The Industry

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How it is possible for the price of oil to go both up and not up, and what would that mean for the oil industry? In fact, we have been highlighting this threat to the energy industry in articles since 2015, for example here , here , here and here.) Why an oil price spike would be bad for the industry. We will explain.

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ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

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Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. —Hall and Lutsey (2018). Hall and Lutsey 2018. Click to enlarge.

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TES closes deal on 10,000 sqm battery recycling facility in Port of Rotterdam

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The site extension is planned to be fully operational by late 2022 and will be the first lithium battery recycling plant in the Netherlands, complimenting the two other TES lithium battery recycling facilities in Grenoble (France) and Singapore. —Thomas Holberg, Global Vice President of Battery Operations at TES.

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