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Rolls-Royce has commissioned its first in-house test bench for mtu hydrogen engines at its Augsburg site. The mtu gas engine portfolio is being prepared for hydrogen as a fuel, thus enabling a climate-neutral energy supply. In conjunction with these renewable sources, we see hydrogen as an essential energy carrier of the future.
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In a paper that could have a significant impact on climate policies for transportation fuels, Dr. John M. Such an approach can indicate policy directions consistent with fostering the conditions that comprehensive analyses imply are necessary for climateprotection. DeCicco 2013. Click to enlarge. DeCicco 2013. Click to enlarge.
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and International Consortium of automobile companies and associated supply companies which includes Green Star Products as an engineering and technology provider. Global Green Cars is a U.S. Green Star Products is targeting to replace in-city delivery trucks which are the highest polluting vehicles in use today.
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