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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Expanding the Better Buildings Challenge. Earlier post.).

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Chemours investing $200M to expand Nafion production in France

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Chemours’ investment builds on the existing efforts in the US to have a reliable supply chain and robust capacity to enable the hydrogen economy. Our society has a tremendous opportunity to build a more sustainable future, and that must include transitioning to cleaner energy. Earlier post.).

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BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

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The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%. It’s a significant step forward for the rail industry and will change the course for even cleaner, more energy-efficient transport.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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We know a circular economy with renewable energy is the path, and we have positioned ourselves to be the alternative energy capital of the world. It also solves our plastics and waste problems by turning them into green hydrogen, and does it cleaner and at costs far lower than any other green hydrogen producer. Rex Parris.

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Canada: 100% Of Car & Passenger Truck Sales Must Be Zero-Emission By 2035 In Canada

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To build a cleaner, more prosperous economy that fights climate change and creates good jobs, the Government of Canada is taking action to cut pollution from all sectors of the economy — including from the transportation sector, which accounts for one-quarter of our greenhouse gas emissions.

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DOE announces $96M in funding for advancing clean vehicle technologies

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The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. Creating Cleaner Non-Road Engines.

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Anglo American unveils prototype 2MW hydrogen-battery hybrid mine haul truck

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For the nuGen project, Anglo American worked with companies such as ENGIE, First Mode, Ballard and NPROXX to: Design, build, and test a 1.2 Build a hydrogen production, storage, and refueling complex at Mogalakwena that incorporates the largest electrolyzer in Africa and a solar plant to support the operation of the haul truck.

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