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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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Rolls-Royce is releasing mtu rail engines for use with sustainable fuels. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. Series 1600 and versions of Series 4000 engines will follow in the near future.

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Haru Oni e-fuels demo plant in Chile officially opens

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The Chilean-German energy partnership launched in 2019 offers great potential to cooperate on climate protection and the indispensable transformation of the fuel industry. The facility expects to start commercial operations in March 2023. billion vehicles with combustion engines in the world today. There are more than 1.3

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Mahle showcasing new SCT motor at IAA Transportation

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At the upcoming IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover, Germany, MAHLE will premiere its new SCT electric motor (Superior Continuous Torque), which provides extremely high continuous power and is therefore especially suited to commercial vehicles. This makes it suitable for use in all vehicle classes, including heavy commercial vehicles.

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Neste to supply DHL Express with sustainable aviation fuel at SFO

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Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel has been made available for all commercial, cargo, business and private aviation operators at SFO, with commitments in place to use SAF from major commercial and business airlines. Earlier this year Neste established a continuous supply of sustainable aviation fuel to SFO.

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ifo Institute study projects ban on combustion engines in 2030 would affect 600K jobs in German manufacturing

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In Germany, legislation banning permits for new cars and light trucks with internal combustion engines as of 2030 is currently under consideration. This is followed by an analysis of innovation efforts in manufacturing in the field of combustion engines and alternative technologies and then a review of the environmental impact of a ban.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. SoCalGas), showcases the technologies currently under development that could deliver near-zero-emission heavy-duty natural gas engines by the end of this decade. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards.

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Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

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The study, which is also testing Ford PHEVs on the streets of London and Valencia, Spain, aims to better analyse and show the real-world benefits of such vehicles for the environment and for commercial vehicle owners and operators. The connected PHEVs will then automatically switch to low-emission mode when they enter these updated zones.

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