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SFC Energy starts production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India

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SFC Energy AG, a supplier of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells for stationary and mobile hybrid power solutions, has launched the manufacturing of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells at its New Delhi/Gurgaon site in India. In the future, SFC’s subsidiary SFC Energy India Ltd.

India 268
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CLEPA study: EV-only approach would lead to the loss of half a million supplier jobs in the EU

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All three scenarios assume accelerated electrification to meet climate goals, with a high market share for electrified vehicles (Battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and full hybrid electric vehicles) by 2030 of more than 50%, almost 80%, and close to 100%, respectively.

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EEA report finds more action needed to protect Europe’s most vulnerable citizens from air pollution, noise and extreme temperatures

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In parts of Europe a large number of people are unable to keep their homes adequately warm because of poor-quality housing and the price of energy. Climate change adaptation helps to prepare for increasingly frequent and extreme heatwaves. KEY FINDINGS. Air and noise pollution.

Pollution 265
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Study: air pollution causes 800,000 extra deaths a year in Europe and 8.8 million worldwide

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The researchers used exposure data from a model that simulates atmospheric chemical processes and the way they interact with land, sea and chemicals emitted from natural and man-made sources such as energy generation, industry, traffic and agriculture. years in life expectancy); 136 in Italy (reduction in life expectancy of 1.9

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, IVECO and ENGIE collaborating to promote natural gas in Europe starting from Belgium

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), IVECO (a brand of CNH Industrial) and ENGIE (Global Energy Player) are broadly collaborating to promote natural gas vehicles and infrastructure in Europe. ENGIE is a global energy player and an expert operator in gas, electricity and energy services.

Belgium 150
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AMITRAN project developing CO2 assessment methodology for intelligent transport systems

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A new European project, AMITRAN , is developing a methodology to assess the impact of ICT (information and communication technologies) and ITS (intelligent transport systems) on CO 2 emissions from the transport sector. Since present transport emissions are 27% above 1990 levels, this will be particularly difficult to achieve.

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EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

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Indexed European transport sector greenhouse gas emissions, 1990-2006. Transport continues to contribute disproportionally to Europe’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, poor air quality and noise, and still uses the least efficient modes to move people and goods according to a new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA).