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Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems introduces 63% efficient, 540MW JAC gas turbine; -70% CO2 compared to older coal-fired plants

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Following technical selection, a developer will proceed with securing financing, permitting and more. MHPS digital solutions optimize plant performance, avoid unplanned downtime and enable predictive maintenance. A technical selection is one of the first steps in developing a new power plant. reliability.

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ICCT calculates consumer benefits of increased efficiency in 2025-2030 light-duty vehicles in the US

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Those who finance their vehicles will see a net positive cash flow—again, specific to the additional cost of technology—starting immediately. 4%, 5%, and 6% compounded annual reductions in CO2 targets for cars and light trucks for 2026–2030, compared against vehicles that meet the adopted 2025 targets.

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Siemens Energy to Supply Advanced Coal Gasification Technology to Taylorville Energy Center; 50% CO2 Capture

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Upon completion of due diligence and negotiation of the termsheet and guarantee documentation, the Taylorville project expects to receive a federal government guarantee of its debt of up to $2.579 billion, depending on the final project costs and capital structure, which will greatly reduce financing costs.

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1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

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The City of Lisbon used the Canter E-Cell for the disposal of vegetation and waste; the City of Porto used it as a collection vehicle for recyclables; the City of Sintra for forest management; and the cities of Abrantes and Cascais likewise for landscape maintenance.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. It would also fund stationary fuel cells to provide primary and emergency back-up power for the bus maintenance and storage facilities.

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The Kiwi business journey to Carbon Zero

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Many studies show that battery electric vehicles (BEV) produce approximately 80% less CO2 emissions over their lifetime (including manufacturing and recycling) compared to an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV). Businesses in NZ are setting new targets for their fleets to reduce CO2 emissions and driving down fleet costs.

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Toyota Prius is top choice with renewable energy firm

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“As our drivers become more energy-conscious, we want to persuade more and more of them to go with Prius, because this approach supports our own range of renewable-energy products,” says David Hemington, Hoval’s Finance Director. says David Hemington. The cars average 25,000 miles a year, on three- or four-year contract-hire agreements.

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