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Using blockchain traceability to build a circular battery economy

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It’s no secret that we are in the midst of a rampant climate crisis. Electric vehicles are one of the most powerful climate solutions today—but also one of the most under-utilized. It’s clear that we need to create a circular battery economy in order to build a responsible, electrified future.

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MAN ES and research partners to develop methanol retrofit solutions for medium-speed marine engines; CliNeR-ECo

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The three-year research project, ‘ CliNeR-ECo ’, is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) with initial work having already commenced at the beginning of 2023. For us, the path to the decarbonization of the maritime economy begins with the switch to climate-neutral fuels.

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thyssenkrupp greenlights construction of €2B hydrogen-powered direct reduction plant for low-CO2 steel

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The feasibility, scalability and innovativeness of this concept were confirmed by scientists from RWTH Aachen University in a study commissioned by thyssenkrupp Steel at the beginning of 2021. In the new plant concept, the entire premium product portfolio can thus be produced with low CO 2 emissions without compromising on quality.

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German government issues tenders for €2B fast-charger network buildout; 1,000 locations

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This is the only way we can get people excited about climate-friendly mobility and switch them from an internal combustion engine to an electric car. The upper price limit of 44 cents per kWh was chosen taking into account both market economy and climate policy aspects. Charging must be possible anytime and anywhere in Germany.

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Germany to invest up to €290M to launch the Innovation and Technology Center for Hydrogen (ITZ H2)

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It will focus on the areas of innovation support, regulation, codes & standards, training and further education concepts as well as testing and certification, especially for SMEs and start-ups. Hydrogen is the chance to make large parts of mobility and the economy climate-neutral. This we do.

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BMW Group begins production of small-series hydrogen-powered iX5

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Hydrogen is a versatile energy source that has a key role to play as we progress towards climate neutrality. Our BMW iX5 Hydrogen test fleet will allow us to gain new and valuable insights, enabling us to present customers with an attractive product range once the hydrogen economy becomes a widespread reality.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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This carsharing model as it will roll out builds upon the success of the Miocar program in California’s San Joaquin Valley (supported by Mobility Development), as well as Forth’s experience of piloting similar programs in rural Oregon—both efforts received proof of concept funding from DOE in 2019.