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ArcelorMittal Europe to produce “green steel” starting in 2020

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The strategy is centred around two main technology routes, as introduced in the first ArcelorMittal Europe climate action report published earlier this year: The use of hydrogen in DRI-EAF (Direct Reduced Iron - Electric Arc Furnace) and, also, the blast furnace. The expansion of its Smart Carbon route, also utilizing hydrogen.

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Evonik and Siemens launch phase 2 of Rheticus: butanol, hexanol from CO2 and water using renewable electricity and bacteria

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The goal is to develop an efficient and powerful test plant that will use carbon dioxide and water as well as electricity from renewable sources and bacteria to produce specialty chemicals. Process design for technical synthesis of butanol and hexanol from CO 2 , H 2 0 and electricity. describing the approach.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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DOE received more than 160 applications for 2019 TCF funding, with project teams engaging more than 90 different partners across multiple diverse disciplines. Concentric Ring Gas Atomization Die Design for Optimized Particle Production, $150,000 Praxair, Indianapolis, Ind. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. This represents an increase of more than three times in just two years.

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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We are certainly in revolutionary times, but it is clear that power generation sources will not become fully renewable and transport will not become fully electric for several decades, if ever. Global warming potential (GWP) in CO2 equivalent tons by sector. Gas exchange. road dust) are accounted for. —Reitz et al.

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Compliance credits for EVs undergoing reduction 

Electric Auto Association

EPA standards meant to incentivize EV production are phasing out By Peter DouglaS: Member, Electric Auto Association. Electric vehicles (EVs) play an important role helping automakers keep in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. Fourteen of the 20 automakers incurred a credit deficit in 2019.

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Second-generation Audi RS 7 Sportback debuts as a wide-bodied, 48V mild-hybrid five-seater; cylinder-on-demand

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The RS 7 Sportback will be arriving at dealerships in Germany and other European countries in the end of 2019. The RS-specific exterior design gives the 5,009-millimeter (197.2-inch) Thanks to its mild hybrid system (MHEV) with a 48-volt main on-board electrical system, the 4.0 The new Audi RS 7 Sportback sits low to the ground.

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