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Advent Technologies and Alfa Laval partner in marine methanol-powered fuel cell development project

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Advent Technologies Holdings will collaborate with Alfa Laval, a global provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products, on a project to explore applications of Advent’s methanol-powered high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells in the marine industry.

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Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

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The Methanol Institute (MI) released two new reports on the use of methanol as a safe, efficient and clean alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses. Water content in tested methanol gasoline blends is negligible. The Methanol Institute serves as the trade association for the global methanol industry.

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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The flight from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam marked a milestone in the development of a clean, alternative aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions. This is a synergistic industrial platform that supports the aviation sector, the oil and gas industry, food production and the creation of a new agricultural alternative in the UAE.

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Blue World Technologies starting production of methanol fuel cells

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Methanol reforming is a relatively simple process that converts a mix of methanol and water into a hydrogen-rich gas. Therefore, it could be a solid alternative to fossil fuel and could contribute to the green transition in multiple industries around the world.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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The hydrogen ions combine with oxygen to create water vapor, which the vehicle emits as harmless exhaust. FCEVs produce zero emissions at the point of use—only water vapor is released. Here, the process splits the hydrogen into hydrogen ions 100 7553 0 7553 0 0 8176 0 --:--:-- --:--:-- --:--:-- 8174 and electrons.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The initiative also includes projects to educate the public about the benefits of using clean burning, domestically produced natural gas in vehicles. Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition’s Long Island Regional Energy Collaborative Promoting a Green Economy through Clean Alternatives. Total DOE award: $14,997,240.