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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of greenhouse gas emissions and primary energy demand of the cars tested by Green NCAP in 2022 show that the current and continuous trend towards larger and heavier cars, significantly increases the negative impact on climate and energy demand.

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Green NortH2 Energy receives €2.3M in R&D funding from Business Finland for the development of green hydrogen and ammonia production

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million in R&D funding to Elomatic Oy’s project development company Green NortH2 Energy. With the loan, the Finland-based company is developing a green hydrogen and ammonia production concept. Green NortH2 Energy intends to set up the first green ammonia production plant in Naantali. Business Finland has awarded €2.3

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Norwegian startup Blastr plans €4B green steel plant in Finland

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Norwegian startup Blastr Green Steel is planning to establish a green steel plant with an integrated hydrogen production facility in Inkoo, Finland. Blastr’s project—the green steel plant together with the integrated hydrogen facility—will be among the largest industrial investments in Finland. tonnes of CO₂.

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Porsche Readies Self For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car…Maybe!

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Rumors are flying over Porsche's interest in producing a hydrogen fuel cell electric car, with green hydrogen in the mix. The post Porsche Readies Self For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car…Maybe! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nacero to invest $6B in low- and zero-carbon fuels plant in PA; Nacero Blue and Nacero Green

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Texas-based fuel company Nacero ( earlier post ) will build its second low- and zero-carbon fuels plant in Newport Township, Pennsylvania. Nacero Green Gasoline is made from renewable natural gas and captured flare gas. Nacero Green can reduce the lifecycle carbon footprint of a vehicle’s fuel down to zero or below.

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Honda CR-V fuel-cell, affordable Renault 5 EV, Fiat concepts: Today’s Car News

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And Honda details another impressive-looking hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, as infrastructure questions remain. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has revealed the upcoming fuel-cell version of its Honda CR-V and, once again, it will only be. Renault brings back its hot hatch in affordable EV form.

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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V drive, Polestar 4 pricing, Ferrari and SK: Today’s Car News

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And we review the fuel-cell version of the Honda CR-V. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Polestar 4 has a price. Ferrari’s teaming up with the battery supplier SK On.

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