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United announces investment in, commercial agreement with Dimensional Energy; CO2-to-SAF

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The company’s early success led to its status as a finalist in the first Carbon Xprize, and in September 2021, global climate technology nonprofit investor Elemental Excelerator funded Dimensional as part of its 10 th cohort, which led to the company’s introduction to United. Dimensional’s technology can run on all forms of renewable energy.

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Ipsos poll finds 64% of Canadians would consider buying or leasing fuel cell vehicle if available

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Most (86%) “agree” (38% strongly/47% somewhat) that “ zero emissions vehicles are key to Canada reducing its carbon emissions ”, while 14% “disagree” (3% strongly/11% somewhat). The Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) ( earlier post ) is available to Canadians on a 3-year lease in the Vancouver area. gCO 2 e per km driven.

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IHS: fuel cell vehicle production of > 70,000 annually by 2027; <0.1% of all vehicles produced; Europe to lead by 2021

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IHS expects that during the next 11 years, the number of available FCEV models will jump to 17 from the current three (Toyota Mirai, Hyundai ix35/Tucson and the Honda Clarity), as more OEMs add FCEVs to their product portfolios. This can be achieved using an electrolyzer and electricity from a renewable source (solar PV, wind turbine etc.).

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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Byung Ki Ahn, Director from Hyundai’s Fuel Cell Group, showed a video showing the extensive development process of the Hyundai Fuel Cell Vehicle with validation testing to show the extensive work to make the current Hyundai production ix35 (Tucson ix) FCEV ( earlier post ) vehicle. Earlier post.).

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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Tucson, Arizona). Enhanced Biomimetic Three-Dimensional Nanoporous Gyroid Membrane for High Efficiency Carbon Dioxide Absorption, $250,000. Additive Manufacturing of Carbon-Carbon Composites with Tailored Thermal Transport Properties, $1,349,659. Assessment Robot for Resilient Optimized Wind Energy ARROW(e), $1,000,000.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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A hydrogen-powered version of Hyundai’s Tucson sport utility vehicle has already appeared in southern California showrooms. And, according to a report by the California Fuel Cell Partnership, cars that run on hydrogen derived from natural gas emit 55% to 65% less carbon than gasoline-powered ones, because of their higher efficiencies.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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Otherwise, the cabin is quiet with little wind or tire noise. The CX-5 Turbo interior is simple with an all-black color scheme and aluminum accents, steering away from faux wood or carbon fiber. The car’s 3,856-pound weight was well-balanced, providing a solid, safe and confident feel. The Signature trim gets nappa leather.

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