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Neste to use May Day doughnut fat for renewable diesel feedstock

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In the spirit of circular economics, Neste and Fazer Bakery in Finland are joining forces with the “Doughnut Trick” campaign. The value of the fuel will be donated to the Finnish chapter of the charity SOS Children’s Village International. This is around three doughnuts a year for each person in Finland. Earlier post.)

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Wärtsilä to begin long-term, full-scale testing of ammonia as marine fuel in four-stroke engine

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We need to develop and use new technologies that reduce emissions. Ammonia is promising as a carbon-free fuel for marine applications, in view of the maritime industry’s need to fulfil the International Maritime Organisation’s vision of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by at least 50 percent by 2050.

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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

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In proportion to its population, the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden—is strikingly ahead of the rest of the world in adopting electric cars. Norway, Iceland and Sweden have the highest ratios of EVs per person, globally.

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Are Autonomous Buses the Answer for Efficient Transportation and Reducing Emissions and Fuel Consumption?

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Driverless cars are poised to decongest personal car traffic, shrink our eco footprint, free up parking spaces and reduce the frequency of collisions by about 90%. In Helsinki, Finland, two driverless buses were employed last year—one of the first programs of its kind. by Dave Crichton. The results were staggering.

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