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thyssenkrupp greenlights construction of €2B hydrogen-powered direct reduction plant for low-CO2 steel

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The first direct reduction plant with downstream melters will supply our customers with over two million metric tons of low-CO 2 premium steel per year in the foreseeable future, significantly more than previously planned. In this way, thyssenkrupp is accelerating the start of low-CO2 steel production. With its capacity of 2.5

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BASF and Nanotech Energy partner to produce Li-ion batteries in N America with locally recycled content and low CO2 footprint

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BASF and Nanotech Energy , a developer and manufacturer of graphene-based energy storage products, have agreed to partner to reduce the CO 2 footprint of Nanotech’s lithium-ion batteries for the North American market.

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RENK supplies special gear units for compressors for production of green steel

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Germany-based RENK Group, a manufacturer of mission-critical drive technologies, is supplying three high-speed special gear units via RENK-Maag GmbH , a group company, for compressors for the production of green steel to Siemens Energy Compressors GmbH as part of the “SALCOS” (Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) project of the Salzgitter AG steel group.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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With major fleet operators on board, the EV fleet market is expected to expand rapidly in the coming decade. In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy.

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Citroen reveals C4 Cactus

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Citroen has revealed the production-ready version of its C4 Cactus which is set to arrive on the market this autumn. With a focus on lightweight design and a radical look, the new C-segment car will boast strong fuel economy and low CO2 emissions, expected to be officially rated as delivering up t[.].

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New diesel Ford Focus ECOnetic to debut at Amsterdam Motor Show; 67 mpg US

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The Focus ECOnetic also benefits a number of additional low-CO2 features which have been developed specifically for this model including a unique aerodynamic package with an Active Grille Shutter, ultra-low rolling resistance tires and a revised final drive ratio. Market introduction is scheduled to be in early 2012.

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Ford makes emission improvements

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By analysing carbon dioxide (CO2) data for this year’s new car sales in the UK, it found that Ford has made more improvements than any other car manufacturer in terms of reducing its CO2 output, which is directly linked to improving fuel economy.

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