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Alexander Dennis adds in-house integrated electric buses; new small bus and double-decker

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one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, is expanding its zero-emission bus portfolio with the addition of new electric bus products fully designed and integrated in-house using its own expertise. Buses for the United Kingdom and Ireland will be fully built in Britain.

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EU GRAMOFON project ends after 42 months with promising results on CO2 capture

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The project results therefore contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 13 on Climate Action of the UN Global Compact through decarbonization with the major advantage of doing so at a lower cost than the technologies currently in use.

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Dimeta and Enerkem collaborate on large scale waste-to-DME projects in Europe and US

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As DME is chemically similar to Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), it can be blended with it up to 20% and dropped-in to existing LPG supply chains, providing a seamless pathway to reducing emissions from the more than 200 million tonnes of LPG used for energy each year globally.

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EV adoption spurs updated guidance on parking structure design

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One example includes the design of parking garages, which some say will require updated fire safety protocols and additional modifications to accommodate the heavy weight of EVs. The guidance includes suggestions for the design of garages that are multi-story, underground or simply located inside offices or residential buildings.

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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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As the world contends with a global energy crisis, nuclear power has the potential to play a significant role in helping countries to securely transition to energy systems dominated by renewables, according to a new special report by the IEA. —IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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Rule Britannia: Can the UK Set Global AI Standards?

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Mitchell is director of policy at BCS , the Chartered Institute for IT in the United Kingdom, and the lead author of a new proposal to the UK's government for a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The United Kingdom could effectively lead the world for AI standards if its rules are strong and well-designed. (By

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American Rheinmetall Vehicles and GM Defense partner to pursue US Army’s Common Tactical Truck program

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Rheinmetall, with its subsidiary Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV), is a global leader in tactical military truck development and manufacturing. The HX3-CTT features an advanced, interchangeable protected cab design, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and drive by wire operation.

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