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Haru Oni e-fuels demo plant in Chile officially opens

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E-Fuels company HIF Global, together with partners, authorities, and community representatives, celebrated the production of the first liters of synthetic gasoline at the Haru Oni Demonstration Plant in southern Chile. We are very interested in importing climate-friendly hydrogen derivatives and fuels. Earlier post.).

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Germany to award €80M for construction of electrolysis plants for transport sector

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Germany’s Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) will award up to €80 million to support the construction of electrolysis plants for the production of green hydrogen for the transport sector. We must use all technologies to achieve our climate protection goals.

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Two Alstom hydrogen trains enter passenger service in Lower Saxony; 14 more ordered

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From today onwards, two such trains will enter commercial service according to a fixed timetable. The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell train is entering passenger service and is ready for serial production. The Coradia iLint heralds a new era in emission-free rail transport. —Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chairman and CEO of Alstom.

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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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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Policy makers have emphasized policies that compel the manufacture and/or purchase of vehicles that emit zero-emissions at the tailpipe. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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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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The study , “Effects of a prohibition on the registration of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles with an internal combustion engine” (full study in German only), first explores the potential negative consequences and risks of such a ban in terms of performance and employment in German manufacturing. diesel engines).

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Volkswagen’s Winterkorn: “great potential” in solid-state batteries, with possible 1,000 Wh/l, or 700 km range

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High-performance energy storage is key to big challenges of our times—namely climate protection and a sustainable mobility. It is crucial for economies of scale in purchasing and production. To really succeed with electric vehicles we need batteries with a higher range, less weight and lower cost. Earlier post.).

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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As Senators Graham, Kerry and Lieberman try to resuscitate the climate change bill by introducing a revised bill in mid-to-late April, twenty-three U.S. population and Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and one-third of all U.S. If they don’t have enough allowances to cover their emissions they must purchase more or face a penalty.

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