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H2 Green Steel and BMW Group sign final agreement on delivery of CO2-reduced steel

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In a pioneering move, both companies have therefore agreed to have 40% of the pre-consumer steel scrap of the volumes returned to H2 Green Steel's electric arc furnaces for re-cycling. H2 Green Steel will replace the natural gas with green hydrogen to only allow for sponge iron and water to be produced.

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MIT researchers devise simple catalytic system for fixation and conversion of CO2

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The new reaction, described in an open access paper in the RSC journal Chemical Science , transforms carbon dioxide into a negatively charged carbonate ion, which can then react with a silicon compound to produce formate, a common starting material for manufacturing useful organic compounds. doi: 10.1039/C4SC00132J.

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Toyota reduces fuel consumption and emissions across the new Auris range; 13% average reduction in CO2 compared to predecessors; gasoline, diesel and hybrid

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CO 2 emission-reducing lubrication and cooling circuit improvements include a 2-stage pressure oil pump with improved oil jet, an optimized water pump with a reduced flow rate, and a twin-chamber oil pan to improve engine warming speeds. The use of a resin cylinder head cover, oil cooler bracket and water pipe reduce engine weight by 3 kg.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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Each EV avoids emission of over 23 tons of CO2 per year and saves $8763 in environmental and health costs. Other examples are no oil changes, spark plugs, transmission, alternator, water pump, or catalytic converter. The Westport Police Department outlined several conclusions after the analysis. Reduced maintenance.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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Energy Plant Design The University of California, Los Angeles, will re-engineer. that produces large quantities of sugar and requires less water. vehicles (EVs) without draining the electric battery, in effect, extending the driving range of EVs per electric charge. electrical battery is being charged. This will allow a.

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Rivian CEO issues urgent memo to confront existential threat of climate change

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They can also plow through over 3 feet of water, rock climb a 100% grade, and take off quicker than your average sports car. Its interiors include 100% animal-free materials, and Rivian’s charging network ( Rivian Adventure Network ) is powered entirely by renewable energy.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

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Over a third of the money spent on energy bills is goes towards heating and hot water costs. If you’re feeling inspired by all these money saving tips and want to go bigger, why not spend this week looking into grants and schemes available from the government such as the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). What’s not to like?

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