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Shearwater Energy developing SMR wind-hybrid energy project; selects NuScale Power

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a United Kingdom-based hybrid clean energy company, is developing a wind-SMR (Small Modular Reactor) and hydrogen production hybrid energy project in North Wales. Power, LLC to provide the clean, base load and load-following energy for the proposed hybrid energy project. Shearwater Energy Ltd.,

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Electric trucks and buses show massive sales growth in Europe – Charged EVs

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The market share of fully electric trucks and buses is growing at an impressive pace in Europe, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). In 2023, battery-electric transit buses made up 100% of purchases in Luxembourg, Ireland and Denmark, and 98% in the Netherlands.

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Fusion Fuel Green partners with CCC to develop green hydrogen demonstrator plants in Middle East

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Ireland-based electrolyzer company Fusion Fuel Green PLC will collaborate with Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L. Since its formation in 1952, CCC has become one of the leading international contractors with a worldwide turnover of more than US$4 billion and managing 60,000 personnel composed of more than 80 nationalities.

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Study finds rapid health benefits following air pollution reduction

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The study by the Environmental Committee of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) reviewed interventions that have reduced air pollution at its source. It looked for outcomes and time to achieve those outcomes in several settings, finding that the improvements in health were striking.

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UK government providing US$98M (£65M) for ultra-low emission cities and green buses

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The funding has been announced alongside an additional £30 million to enable local authorities and bus operators to replace existing vehicles with greener, cutting-edge alternatives to help clean up urban air quality. Department for Regional Development of Northern Ireland. North East Combined Authority. City of York Council.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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We are so excited to be joining with our international colleagues in the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance,” said Joel Levin, executive director of Plug In America. Sharing our experiences and learning from others puts all of us in a better position to push for clean electric vehicles in every country.”.

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EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

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Transport, including international aviation and maritime transport, accounts for around a quarter of total EU greenhouse gas emissions. In the future we will need to focus not only on the mode of transport, but also the reasons why people choose to travel, because ultimately mobility is inextricably linked to our quality of life.