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SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

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Later that year, Volvo Group revealed what it said was the world’s first vehicle made of fossil-free steel from SSAB, made in Volvo Construction Equipment’s facility in Braås, Sweden. Earlier post.). This process virtually eliminates carbon dioxide-emissions in steel production.

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Westport acquires Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB, European natural gas system supplier to Volvo Cars

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a leader in natural gas engines, acquired Alternative Fuel Vehicle Sweden AB (AFV) of Gothenburg, Sweden for approximately SEK 51 million (approximately US$7.6 AFV is the sole supplier of natural gas fuel systems to Volvo Car Company (VCC). Volvo dealers in Sweden have offered a bi-fuel 231-hp 2.5

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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Strong results in Spain, Poland and the Netherlands were offset by falls in the UK, Italy and Sweden. Globally, Europe was the world’s third-largest car market behind China and the US.

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Svitzer launches second phase of design project for methanol hybrid fuel cell tug

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Svitzer will look to forge partnerships with other companies to finalize the selection of onboard equipment for the MHFC tug, such as the batteries and fuel cell system, and to support construction once the design phase is complete.

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ACEA: electric buses made up 4% of new bus registrations in Europe in 2019

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of all new buses sold in the EU last year ran on alternative fuels, representing an increase of 67.9% France (585 units), Spain (463), Italy (303) and Sweden (284) were the largest EU markets for natural gas buses, the latter also recording the highest percentage increase across the region (+283.8%).

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AqualisBraemar LOC joins HYSEAS III hydrogen fuel-cell vessel project for vessel design

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In recent years, AqualisBraemar LOC has developed a range of marine and engineering consulting services to support carbon-reduction initiatives in the maritime sector, including expertise in electrical engineering and alternative fuel integration for vessels.

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ATR and Sweden’s BRA perform first ATR biofuel flight with 45% blend

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An ATR 72-600 turboprop of the Swedish carrier BRA (former Braathens Regional) took off from Stockholm-Bromma to Umeå fueled with a 45% biofuel blend, marking the first biofuel-powered flight of an ATR aircraft. Several research and development initiatives are currently underway in Sweden to produce biofuels from different types of wood.

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