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Solaris joins European Clean Hydrogen Alliance

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The European Clean Hydrogen Alliance is one of the many measures being taken by the European Union to bolster its position as a world leader in the production and deployment of hydrogen in industry and the energy grid. —Petros Spinaris, member of the Management Board of Solaris for Sales, Marketing and Customer Service.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies hits multiple manufacturing, customer pilot, and fueling milestones

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By leveraging an already existing eco-system and infrastructure, ClearFlame’s solution not only gets us to our climate goals faster, but can do so less expensively—saving fleets money, without any green premium. This is critical, particularly in industries like heavy-duty transportation.

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EPA proposes CO2 emission standards for new fossil fuel-fired power plants

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For purposes of this rule, fossil fuel-fired EGUs include utility boilers, IGCC units and certain natural gas-fired stationary combustion turbine EGUs that generate electricity for sale and are larger than 25 megawatts (MW). those that burn biomass only); or low capacity factor EGUs that sell less than 1/3 of their power to the grid.

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EC awards €1.2B from NER300 “Robin Hood” mechanism for 23 renewable energy projects; 5 advanced biofuel projects targeted for €516.8M

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The funds from the sales are to be distributed to projects selected through two rounds of calls for proposals, covering 200 and 100 million allowances respectively. This year Christmas has come early—today’s decision is a major milestone in EU climate policy. —Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

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It will have the ability to directly recharge other electric vehicles, send power back into the grid, and act as a backup power source for a home. Three can fit in the rear seat, where they can control the audio and climate systems. Expect in the next few years to see at least 50 new models being released for sale.

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Advanced Climate Control Auxiliary Load Reduction. The comparison hardware used as a baseline for demonstration/justification of the 2% fuel efficiency improvement calculations/demonstrations should be a product widely available in the field and available for sale within the past five years, i.e., no obsolete engines, transmissions, or axles.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

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It does not help when an automaker like Ford tells its F-150 Lightning owners they can extend their driving range by relying on the heated seats to stay warm instead of the vehicle’s climate control system. Recent research from Stanford University says this is wrong , at least for Western states.

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