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GE Hitachi signs contract for the first commercial N American small modular reactor

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This is the first commercial contract for a grid-scale SMR in North America. We aim to deliver the first SMR in North America and, in doing so, lead the start of a new era of nuclear power that will provide zero-emission energy generation, energy security and energy reliability around the globe.

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CALSTART: zero-emission trucks, buses, off-road equipment on track for 78% rise in models in 2020, doubling by 2023

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The number of available and announced models of zero-emission trucks, buses and off-road equipment in the United States and Canada is on track to rise nearly 78% by the end of 2020 compared to year-end 2019, according to the Zero-Emission Technology Inventory ( ZETI ), a product of CALSTART’s Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program.

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Volvo Cars first carmaker to explore fossil-free steel with SSAB and HYBRIT

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(In April 2021, the Volvo Group—the heavy-duty vehicle, construction equipment and power solutions provider, distinct from Volvo Cars— and SSAB signed a collaboration agreement on research, development, serial production and commercialization of vehicles to be made of fossil-free steel ( earlier post.)).

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Toshiba ESS and Echandia to explore developing marine fuel cell systems market

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In response to the global trend toward decarbonization, the shipping industry is also stepping up its environmental initiatives. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), overall carbon dioxide emissions from shipping increased nearly 10% from 2012–2018, accounting for 2.9% of global anthropogenic emissions.

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Volvo Trucks had 42% market share of heavy-duty electric trucks in Europe in 2021

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An increasing number of heavy all-electric trucks are now running in commercial traffic. 16 tonnes) are Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and The Netherlands. I’m convinced it’s becoming a key competitive advantage to offer electric, zero emission transports. 16 tonnes) were registered in Europe—an increase of 193% from 2020.

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EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

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The selected projects are located in Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden. emissions coming from exhaust gases produced during lime production and store them permanently in offshore geological formations in France. A third project will capture the CO?

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Carbon Clean and Liquid Wind partner on eMethanol production for marine fuel

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Carbon Clean’s technology will capture biogenic carbon dioxide emissions from a local industrial site. When used as marine fuel, eMethanol reduces carbon emissions by 94% compared to current fossil fuels. The initial project will be built in Örnsköldsvik, on the north east coast of Sweden.

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