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thyssenkrupp Steel and Mercedes-Benz expand cooperation to include CO2-reduced steel

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The new DR-plant is a central component of thyssenkrupp's green transformation, and will be operated in conjunction with melting units and using green hydrogen. This marks the start of one of the biggest industrial decarbonization projects worldwide, which at one stroke will avoid more than 3.5 Earlier post.)

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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million investment in 2015) in Carbon Recycling International ( CRI ), an Icelandic company which produces renewable methanol using recycled CO 2 emissions sourced from a local thermal power plant and hydrogen made by splitting water with electrolysis (Power-to-Methanol). Geely is a shareholder ($45.5-million Earlier post.).

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Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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The Phase II report, to be presented mid-2013, examines the impact of the gradual penetration of advanced powertrains, such as battery-electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, and the gradual replacement of fossil fuels with increasing levels of indigenous energy resources, such as electricity and hydrogen.

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Lessons From Norway’s Journey To Becoming The Global Leader In EV Adoption

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To learn from its experience, let’s look back through Norway’s 30-year journey to becoming an EV giant: it all started with a mission to curb the country’s CO2 emissions. Curbing CO2 Emissions with Electric Transport. So how did this largely rural Scandinavian country become the global leader in EV adoption?

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German Battery, German Electric Car?

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German Greens have bought into hydrogen hype as much as California regulators. BMW is pushing hydrogen gas into the most complicated engine ever and dousing the American airwaves and celebrities with this unavailable $500,000 diversion. Of late, the French, Irish and Finns are creating feebate structures that could push electric cars.

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Ford Executive Talks Plug-Ins

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Ford Europe Executive Calls for Increased Momentum Behind CO2 Reduction Ford Motor Co. Ford's approach to sustainability is based on science and the recognition from a growing body of scientific evidence indicating that man-made CO2 emissions are starting to significantly influence the world's climate. "If Ford is changing.

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An interview with Riversimple

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Riversimple shot to fame in June 2009 when they unveiled arguably the most exciting development for British green car technology yet; the two-seater Riversimple hydrogen prototype. to explain more about Riversimple’s plans for the prototype and his hopes for a hydrogen-driven future. He spoke to TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk