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Haru Oni e-fuels demo plant in Chile officially opens

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We are very interested in importing climate-friendly hydrogen derivatives and fuels. 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.

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Volkswagen fueling car carriers with fuel derived from used cooking oil; GoodFuels BFO

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With 85 percent lower CO 2 emissions than with conventional fossil fuels, the contribution to climate protection is enormous. In the course of their journeys, they carry about 250,000 new vehicles of the Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands every year.

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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. Earlier post.). The focus is on the overall drive and thermal management systems.

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. The release of engines for climate-friendly fuels requires a series of tests and trials and Rolls-Royce has found strong partners for this activity.

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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. The use of heavy-duty engines powered by natural gas offers a unique, viable and complementary “pathway” to help meet California’s aggressive reduction goals for NO x and GHG emissions. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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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 emission-free drive technology of the Coradia iLint provides a climate-friendly alternative to conventional diesel trains, particularly on non-electrified lines.

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Daimler Trucks & Buses targets completely CO2-neutral fleet of new vehicles by 2039 in Europe, Japan and NAFTA

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Daimler Trucks & Buses, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, aims to offer only new vehicles that are CO 2 -neutral in driving operation (“tank-to-wheel”) in the triad markets of Europe, Japan and NAFTA by 2039. Earlier post.) All other plants will follow.

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