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Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

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As the world transitions to sustainable transportation through electric vehicles (EVs), some are considering ways to reduce EV battery waste. One such company includes Volvo, which has announced a partnership to recycle old EV batteries into new energy storage systems.

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Volvo and Danfoss introduce first 24-hour e-truck fleet

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Customized super chargers will be utilized to charge the truck’s battery during offloading and onloading at each stop—usually around 15 minutes. The partnership between Volvo Trucks and Danfoss is the culmination of a wider strategic collaboration between Volvo Trucks and Danfoss to pioneer electric sustainable transport operations.

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Solaris joins European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

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The European Clean Hydrogen Alliance is one of the many measures being taken by the European Union to bolster its position as a world leader in the production and deployment of hydrogen in industry and the energy grid. It is also one of a host of actions intended to support the EU’s goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

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California governor proposes additional $6.1B in budget package for decarbonizing transportation in state; total $10B over 6 years

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These investments will focus on planning and deploying a range of charging options to support communities, including grid-friendly high-power fast chargers and at-home charging. According to the Budget, “Green hydrogen is critical to the decarbonization of California’s economy and achieving carbon neutrality.”.

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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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Sustainable transportation. Sustainable transportation funding requests include: Vehicle technologies. The FY 2016 Request supports a number of aggressive vehicle technology goals: battery energy storage, electric drive research and development (R&D). Within the $10.7 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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Canada’s clean energy diversification strategy and regulatory framework make clear that hydrogen is a key enabler for carbon neutrality by 2050. Hydrogen will help to meet society’s need for sustainable transportation, especially for heavy-duty vehicles where hydrogen excels compared to other technologies.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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Ethanol’s shorter hydrocarbon chains (two-carbon atoms vs diesel’s twelve- carbon atoms) reduce or eliminate soot formation under typical engine conditions. The report also highlights the potential for even greater GHG reductions using other feed sources developed by the ethanol industry with lower carbon intensities.

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