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ArcelorMittal invests in new sustainability program across Europe; ResponsibleSteel site certification

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The 12-month program will enable each site to prove that the company’s production processes meet rigorously defined standards across a broad range of social, environmental and governance criteria. Water stewardship and biodiversity. The standard is based on 12 principles with a variety of criteria and underlying requirements.

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

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For the driver, a closed cab with plenty of storage space is provided as standard. The ergonomic cab, which meets the standards of the Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV), gives the driver a view of all the vehicle’s features at a glance, improving general safety.

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UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

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Other benefits include the ability to lower plant water usage, reduce overall energy consumption, and drop GHG emissions to levels required for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Advanced Biofuel category.

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AKASOL to showcase high-performance battery systems for e-buses at Busworld Europe; expanding production

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At Busworld Europe in Belgium later this month, AKASOL will present its AKASYSTEM OEM battery system as a complete roof installation including the chiller and other additional components. Developed in accordance with the ISO 26262 standard, AKASYSTEM OEM can be adapted to match specific customer requirements, making it fully scalable.

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Third Dutch hydrogen station opens; new VDL fuel cell bus concept

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The station features a Hydrogenics HySTAT electrolysis system designed and built by Hydrogenics’ Belgium-based On-Site Generation division. The unit can be deployed in standard, articulated and double-articulated buses.

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Air pollutant emission 2010 limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States; road transport NOx a main factor

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These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, contribute to the acidification of soil and surface water, and damage vegetation. Preliminary analysis shows eleven Member States exceeding their respective NO x ceilings (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Spain and Sweden).

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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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Among its numerous debuts at Busworld Europe in Belgium, Daimler Buses took the wraps off the new Citaro hybrid urban bus. Both the inverter and the electric motor are water-cooled. The Citaro hybrid is equipped with a new component as standard in the form of Intelligent Eco Steering, an electrohydraulic steering system.

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