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ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia fuel supply system for oil tanker and container ship developed by Samsung Heavy

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ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”. ClassNK carried out a review of a conceptual design of the system developed by SHI based on the part C of its “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”.

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ClassNK issues Approval in Principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled Panamax bulk carrier

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Classification Society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for the design of an ammonia-fueled Panamax bulk carrier developed by Planning and Design Center for Greener Ships (GSC). Ammonia is expected to be used as decarbonized fuel for ships since it does not emit CO 2 when burned.

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ICCT: IMO committee agrees to establish first climate framework for international shipping

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reports that the Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted a resolution codifying an initial greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy for international shipping.

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ISO 19880 – New technical ISO document for hydrogen fueling station standardization

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The station safety expectation, according to ISO 19880-1, will give the same level of safety to that of fueling with conventional fuels. The scope covers the processes from hydrogen production and delivery to compression and fueling a fuel cell vehicle. Fueling protocol & interface hydrogen dispenser FCEV testing.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). The Internal Revenue Service administers this commercial EV tax credit.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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As the story goes , its origins go back all the way to the 1980s when graphic designer Ken Wallace was walking outside of his Nova Scotia home with his daughter and noticed idling vehicles. Wallace came up with the idea to give the earth one day free from fossil fuel emissions. Zero Emission Day September 21st is Zero Emission Day.

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ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

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The LCFS requires a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity (in gCO 2 e/MJ) of transportation fuels by 2020, as measured on a lifecycle basis. —Philip Sheehy, analyst for ICF International. ICF emphasized probabilistic outcomes for each alternative fuel type based on market constraints and opportunities.