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SSAB, Oshkosh partner to be first in US to use fossil-free steel in commercial vehicles

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Steelmaker SSAB has started a partnership in fossil-free steel applications with Oshkosh Corporation, a leading producer of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, including heavy-duty truck bodies, fire apparatus, access equipment and other specialty trucks. Earlier post.).

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Nel ASA receives purchase order for 20MW alkaline electrolyzer from steelmaker Ovako

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The electrolyzer will be installed at Ovako’s existing plant in Hofors, Sweden. The electrolyzer will produce oxygen and hydrogen for Ovako’s steel-heating process and is a major step towards zero-carbon emission steel production. We are excited to announce the delivery of electrolyzer equipment to Ovako.

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Toshiba ESS and Echandia to explore developing marine fuel cell systems market

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According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), overall carbon dioxide emissions from shipping increased nearly 10% from 2012–2018, accounting for 2.9% Headquartered in Sweden, Echandia is developing energy storage solutions for maritime electrification in Europe and elsewhere. of global anthropogenic emissions.

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Swedish researchers explore use of carbon fiber as active electrode in structural battery for electric vehicles

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Woven carbon fiber can act as an electrode for lithium ion batteries. Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. Photo: Peter Larsson) Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Motor Group affiliates to join Climate Group’s RE100, aim to expand renewable energy use

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Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced that five key affiliate companies, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, will join Climate Group’s RE100 , a global initiative committed to moving toward 100% renewable energy. Hyundai Motor and Kia, along with Hyundai Mobis Co., Hyundai Wia and Hyundai Transys Inc.,

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Swedish EV battery maker Northvolt will get US$400 million from Ontario pension investmrent

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Northvolt AB, a Swedish sustainable battery corporate that’s exploring putting in store in Canada, gets a US$400-million funding from Ontario’s pension investmrent for presidency staff. The corporate, which already produces electric-vehicle batteries in Sweden, will worth the cash from Funding Control Corp. and Volkswagen.

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Volvo plug-in hybrid bus with B?sbaar rapid charging to begin field testing in Gothenburg; 75-80% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2

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Volvo Buses’ new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month. Volvo Buses has already sold more than 1,000 of its conventional hybrid units; the plug-in version will facilitate the reduction of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by 75 to 80%, compared with current diesel buses, the company said.

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