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UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

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The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people. Progress is insufficient. However, challenges remain.

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4th International Conference on Biofuels Standards: current issues, future trends

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Brazil, EU and the US are the three largest producers of biofuels; other countries where biofuel production and utilization is increasing are also expected to participate in this conference. Documentary and measurement standards needed to facilitate trade and applications in new areas will be identified.

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SemaConnect to Attend Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA) 2021 International Conference and Expo

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Leading electric vehicle charging solutions provider to demonstrate new products at annual conference for commercial building owners and managers. The post SemaConnect to Attend Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA) 2021 International Conference and Expo appeared first on Smart Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.

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SpaceX announced Starship 2nd commercial spaceflight first two crewmembers

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SpaceX announced the first two crew members of Starship’s second commercial spaceflight around the Moon. Dennis and Akiko Tito are the first two crewmembers on Starship’s second commercial spaceflight around the Moon ? During a press conference, Dennis Tito shared what inspired him to purchase the seats.

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SwRI develops device to test friction, wear associated with EV fluids

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The team modified a commercial tribology testing device to give it the capability to evaluate the impact of electric currents in fluids, measuring the wear and friction on the automobile parts in the presence of an applied voltage. This small-scale bench test was built around a traditional universal testing machine.

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Hystar raises $5.9M+ to develop and commercialize its high-efficiency thin-membrane PEM electrolysis tech

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million) to support further development and commercialization. Hystar, a spin-out from SINTEF that is developing a novel PEM electrolysis technology, has raised more than NOK 50 million (US$5.9 Hystar’s electrolyzer produces hydrogen using less energy than existing technologies and enables a substantial increase in hydrogen production output.

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MARAD launches 16-month study on alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping

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The study group, led by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), will assess the suitability of alternative fuels and power options for Great Lakes shipping.