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Wärtsilä to design and equip two zero-emissions battery-powered ferries

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These battery-powered ferries represent the future in environmental sustainability, and their design is the result of the years of R&D that Wärtsilä has invested in smart marine solutions to lower the carbon footprint of shipping. —René Zuidam, Account Manager, Newbuild Sales, Wärtsilä Marine.

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Japanese start-up seeks to commercialize dual-carbon battery technology; anion intercalation

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Source: Power Japan Plus. Start-up Power Japan Plus announced plans to commercialize a dual-carbon battery technology, which it calls the Ryden dual carbon battery. Both electrodes are carbon (e.g., Cartoon of charge and discharge in the dual carbon battery. Source: Power Japan Plus.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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After successful testing, FlixBus plans to order more all-electric MCI buses in the US in 2020, according to a recent news announcement, with a goal of being 100 percent carbon-neutral by 2030. FlixBus is expanding its city-to-city long-distance service model in the US. MCI will send its D45 CRTe LE CHARGE to Altoona, Pa., Fuel cells.

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Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eActros approved as truck-trailer combo with total weight of 40 tons

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Daimler Truck has no plans for overhead-line trucks itself, as the company’s strategy is focused on both battery and hydrogen-powered vehicles: flexible drive technologies that are locally carbon-neutral. As a result, Daimler Truck can cover all its customers’ uses, providing full flexibility in terms of routes.

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Volkswagen LCA highlights carbon benefits of EV vs diesel on Golf: 119 vs 140 g CO2/km; ID. family to reduce footprint

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In contrast, most emissions from the battery-powered electric vehicle are generated in the productions phase. Improvements in lithium-ion battery technology and supply chain optimizations will lower the carbon footprint during battery manufacturing for the first ID.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing carbon fiber composites for lightweight structures. Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high. stroke engines Adiabatic engines.

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Equinor contracts for first green-ammonia-fueled supply vessel; 2MW SOFC

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Norway-based energy company Equinor has contracted with Eidesvik Offshore for the Viking Energy supply vessel, which is being retrofitted to make it capable of covering long distances fueled by carbon-free ammonia. This is the first time an ammonia-powered fuel cell will be installed on a vessel. The Viking Energy.

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