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DHL Express is piloting first hydrogen truck throughout Deutsche Post DHL Group

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

DHL Express is the first within Deutsche Post DHL Group to test hydrogen-fueled trucks for the long haul. The program’s goal is to facilitate the development of low-carbon heavy-duty vehicles on hydrogen for logistic applications and gain practical experience in different regions.

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Navigator CO2 to provide ~600k TPA of CO2 as a feedstock for ultra-low carbon Infinium eFuels

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MAY 19, 2023

Electrofuels provider Infinium and comprehensive carbon management company Navigator CO2 entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and long-term relationship for Navigator to deliver 600,000 tons per annum (TPA) of biogenic carbon dioxide from its Heartland Greenway system to a future Infinium facility for the production of electrofuels (eFuels).

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SK invests in electrofuels company Infinium

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

Infinium Electrofuels technology converts carbon dioxide waste and renewable power through its proprietary process to create hydrogen-based alternatives to traditional fossil-based fuels. Electrofuels are emerging as a next-generation low-carbon fuel alternative.

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report— Green Hydrogen Cost Reduction: scaling up electrolyzers to meet the 1.5 Source: IRENA.

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Chartwell secures £320k Innovate UK Smart Grant to develop methanol-fueled vessel design

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Methanol fuel presents a significant opportunity to decarbonize in a maritime industry which is confronted with the debate over sustainable fuel alternatives, as it can be produced from biomass and can carry a near-zero carbon footprint.

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US Navy researchers demonstrate synthesis of high-density biofuels from myrtenal using cyclopropanation

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JULY 31, 2023

A team of researchers from the Chemistry Division of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division in China Lake has demonstrated that fuels with both high energy densities and excellent low temperature properties can be generated from bio-based substrates through cyclopropanation (a chemical process which generates cyclopropane rings) reactions.

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Aker Clean Hydrogen and Kuehne+Nagel to accelerate green container shipping

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Aker Clean Hydrogen, a global integrated clean hydrogen, ammonia and methanol producer, and Kuehne+Nagel, the world’s largest sea logistics provider, are partnering to decarbonize the maritime logistics sector by offering green container transport. —Knut Nyborg, Chief Executive Officer of Aker Clean Hydrogen.

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Continental Aerospace Technologies finalizing HVO testing for use in CD-100 engine series

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JULY 26, 2023

Continental, a subsidiary of Continental Aerospace Technologies Holding Limited, is finalizing testing of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a sustainable fuel option in its CD-100 series of engines. HVO is a renewable and carbon-neutral fuel alternative.

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JBEI researchers produce high density jet fuel precursors from bacteria

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

-isocomene—promising jet fuel feedstocks—at high production titers, providing novel, sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based jet fuels. Sesquiterpene compounds (C 15 ) such as farnesene and bisabolene have already been identified as promising jet fuel candidates. mg/L epi-isozizaene, 780.3 cedrene, and ?-cedrene,

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Share of EDVs in 2050.

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CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

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MAY 11, 2022

It identifies a path to achieve carbon neutrality over the next two decades while also assessing the progress the State is making towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. Two of those scenarios would achieve carbon neutrality by 2035; the other two by 2045.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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JUNE 5, 2023

Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? Are you aware of the most commonly used fuel in automobiles? The answer is petroleum fuels. The fossil fuels are highly significant in the global economy. The worlds’ energy requirements are mostly meet by these petroleum fuels.

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DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

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MARCH 15, 2013

TEF project points to deep cuts in petroleum and emissions in the transportation sector by focusing on modes, fuels, and demand. TEF is organized into four research areas: light-duty vehicles; non-light-duty vehicles; fuels; and transportation demand. Using less fuel in vehicles. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. Source: DOE.

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DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The logistics industry is currently responsible for 11 percent of global carbon emissions. For us at DHL Freight, sustainable fuel solutions are a key lever to change the fuel mix and ultimately reduce carbon emissions in road freight. To fight against climate change, the transport sector needs true decarbonization.

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Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. Ford Motor Company is leading a €3.5-million million (US$3.9-million) —Lumpp et al.

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Monash/Hokkaido team produces diesel blend fuel via CO2 hydrogenation in methanol over new catalyst

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OCTOBER 8, 2021

Researchers from Monash University and Hokkaido University have developed a method to produce dimethoxymethane (DMM)—a diesel blend fuel currently of great research interest—via CO 2 hydrogenation in methanol over a novel ruthenium-based catalyst. Their paper is published in the Journal of Energy Chemistry.

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UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

Both proposals have the additional advantage of generating funds which may be used to increase investments in low CI fuel technologies. The LCFS program calls for a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity of fuel sold in California over the next decade. The program is agnostic as to which fuels can be used to meet the Standard.

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LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Different pathways to jet fuel. Volpe Center, to accelerate commercial availability of alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) renewable drop-in aviation fuel. Volpe Center, to accelerate commercial availability of alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) renewable drop-in aviation fuel. Alcohol-to-jet (bottom) is currently being explored by an ASTM Working Group.

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APRIL 7, 2024

The goal is to compete with diesel and offer a viable alternative. After exploring various technologies, LNG emerged as the best fuel for long-haul trucking, while electric versions could be suitable for short distances. Next, we will bring out the LNG version and then the electric and hydrogen ones.

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Plugs and Cars

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

The good news about electricity as a transportation fuel for cars is finally breaking through to the mainstream. Hydrogen and fuel cells remain decades from meaningful deployment, even their supporters concede. While less polluting than petroleum, burning natural gas emits significant carbon.

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DHL Express is piloting first hydrogen truck throughout Deutsche Post DHL Group

Navigator CO2 to provide ~600k TPA of CO2 as a feedstock for ultra-low carbon Infinium eFuels

SK invests in electrofuels company Infinium

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Chartwell secures £320k Innovate UK Smart Grant to develop methanol-fueled vessel design

US Navy researchers demonstrate synthesis of high-density biofuels from myrtenal using cyclopropanation

Aker Clean Hydrogen and Kuehne+Nagel to accelerate green container shipping

Continental Aerospace Technologies finalizing HVO testing for use in CD-100 engine series

JBEI researchers produce high density jet fuel precursors from bacteria

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

Monash/Hokkaido team produces diesel blend fuel via CO2 hydrogenation in methanol over new catalyst

UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

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