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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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The systems not only provide the power needed for propulsion but also supply power for on-board systems like lighting and air conditioning. AKASOL and Alstom are convinced that hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion will prove to be another key driver, alongside pure electric vehicles, on the way towards an emission-free transportation system.

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Study finds that switch to heavy and synthetic crude oils could double or triple refinery emissions

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Switching to heavy crude oil and synthetic crude oil derived from oil sands bitumen in refineries could double or triple refinery emissions and add 1.6-3.7 This would increase total petroleum fuel cycle emissions by 14-33%. This would increase total petroleum fuel cycle emissions by 14-33%. —Karras 2010.

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Lillian Light Is No Lightweight - The Environmental Lioness of the South Bay is Fired Up, Ready To Go!

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The more time I spend with Lillian Light the more I admire, respect and flat out like her. Our relationship started about a month ago when we spent an evening together carpooling to a UCLA workshop on communication climate change that we both participated in. I want to be as vital and meaningful as Lillian Light is when I grow up.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL fuel cell vehicle cracks 300,000 kilometer mark; Daimler receives f-cell Award 2014

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The B-Class-based vehicle had light modification to support the integration of the fuel cell system, the hydrogen tank system and the electric drive. Mercedes-Benz began limited production of the B-Class F-Cell in 2009. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Daimler is planning for sereis production of F-Cell vehicles from 2017 onwards.

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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. From the perspective of innovation policy, therefore, the rationale for banning cars and light trucks with combustion engines appears weak. CO 2 emissions. diesel engines).

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects. 3 interacts with the driver and the environment. Light supports drivers with an LED strip during navigation and can, for instance, prompt them to brake in the event of any dangers.

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U.K. Startup’s Digital Dyeing Printers Save Energy, Water

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The fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of carbon emissions, textile dyeing alone for 3 percent. For the latter, being hydrophobic, the dye is jetting on both sides of the fabric and fixed by infrared light. With climate protection, we have become used to minute progress, at the best. Here we have a revolution.

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