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EU GRAMOFON project ends after 42 months with promising results on CO2 capture

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The knowledge gained on CO 2 adsorbents during the project presents a number of promising options for the implementation of these effective new systems to significantly reduce cos emissions in industrial plants. The project had a budget of €4.2 million, with a total of nine partners (companies, technology centers and universities).

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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Van Hool, the Belgian manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, presented its first edition of a completely new range of 100% zero emission buses on the first day of Euro Mobility Expo 2022, an international trade show for public transport. The design of the new A range is characterized by its aerodynamic shape at the front.

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Naxnova acquires Austria based Advanced Thermal Technologies – ET Auto

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This strategic acquisition, quick on the heels of the acquisition of the Belgium based Quad Industries, marks another significant step forward in Naxnova’s expansion strategy reinforcing their commitment towards delivering innovative solutions to customers worldwide, the company announced in a media release.

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Alstom demonstrates fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive in the Netherlands

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The locomotive, running autonomously, was presented with various obstacles—a person, a car, a rail wagon and an incorrectly-positioned switch—and reacted entirely autonomously and without the intervention of any active staff aboard. Alstom is leading the development of ATO systems in the railway sector.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Based on customer polling data, 85% of e-tron customers and 90% of e-tron Sportback customers state that environmental impact is either “important” or “very important” toward purchase considerations, aligning with past and present initiatives Audi has introduced for e-tron customers. seconds and a top track speed of 124 mph.

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Dutch report suggests hydrogen exchange could catalyze hydrogen market

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A hydrogen exchange, similar to electricity and gas exchanges, could act as a catalyst for a market for climate-neutral hydrogen, according to an exploratory study, “A Hydrogen Exchange for the Climate”, presented to Eric Wiebes, the Netherlands Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.

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3 Paths to Sharper Images

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Three technologies presented at the 2023 IEEE International Electron Device Meeting (IEDM) promise to improve the performance of CMOS image sensors by integrating structures directly into the sensors to steer light according to its wavelength toward different color pixels.

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