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Industry & environmentalists tell EU the future of shipping fuel is green hydrogen and ammonia

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The EU should promote the use of green hydrogen and ammonia by ships as part of its upcoming maritime fuel law, major shipping industry players and environmentalists have told the European Commission. The FuelEU Maritime initiative will require ships carrying EU trade to progressively switch to sustainable alternative fuels.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

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The Request funds efforts to reduce the global threat posed by nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation and unsecured or excess nuclear materials, and it supports activities that provide safe and effective propulsion for the US nuclear Navy. Sustainable transportation. The FY 2016 DOE Budget Request represents a 9% increase ($2.5

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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An opposed piston engine with hydrogen combustion could well provide the best-known thermal efficiency from a reciprocating engine, with the potential to match the in-vehicle efficiency of a hydrogen fuel cell. If so, it is a valuable potential option for long haul transit in our quest for sustainable transportation.

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EC Releases Communication on European Strategy for Clean and Energy-efficient Vehicles; Special Focus on EVs

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Currently, transport is responsible for about a quarter of EU CO 2 emissions and also contributes significantly to reduced air quality (particulate matter, NO x , HC and CO) and related health problems, in particular in urban areas. The global car fleet is predicted to grow from 800 million to 1.6 billion vehicles by 2030. Resources.

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Toyota to demo Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in New York City

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Aligning with New York City’s goal to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases, Toyota’s Prius Plug-in Hybrid demonstration program will provide opportunities for both NYCDOT and the Port Authority to look into expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles in municipal and business fleets.

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How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities

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With less maintenance and lower fuel costs , switching to an electric fleet can significantly reduce the cost of operating your fleet. Promoting Sustainability Statista found that about 44% of consumers globally said they were more likely to buy from a brand with a clear commitment to sustainability.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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DOE will use federal loan and loan guarantee authorities to strategically support a range of clean energy and advanced vehicle technologies. DOE also will work with other agencies in addition to state and local governments to use existing authorities to remove barriers to increased financing for clean energy deployment.

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