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DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

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In June 2021, DHL Freight started piloting a Bio-LNG solution (Bio-Liquefied Natural Gas from sustainable biomass) with Shell on three haulier trucks to reduce CO 2 emissions in road freight transport for DHL’s customer Grundfos. The logistics industry is currently responsible for 11 percent of global carbon emissions.

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Neste opens four new renewable diesel filling stations in California

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Each location is regularly supplied with Neste MY Renewable Diesel, a low-carbon fuel produced from 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials that cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% compared to petroleum diesel. Buttonwillow, Calif. Highway 58. Shafter, Calif. – 102 South Beech Ave.

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Aker Clean Hydrogen and Kuehne+Nagel to accelerate green container shipping

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The two companies envision the expansion of Kuehne+Nagel’s offer of green fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia and methanol. The first vessels with engines that can run on these fuel alternatives are in production and expected to hit the waters in 2024. Shipping accounts for approximately 3 percent of the world’s total emissions.

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

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Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). For that, today’s manufacturing capacity of less than 1 GW would have to massively grow beyond 100 GW in the next 10 to 15 years.

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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million

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NYK to build Japan’s first LNG-fueled tug

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Other than LNG carriers, this tugboat will be the first building in Japan of an LNG-fueled vessel. Using LNG as a fuel will cut this tugboat’s emissions of CO 2 by about 30%, NO x by about 80%, and SO x by 100% compared to using heavy oil. Tokyo Gas Co.

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DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

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TEF project points to deep cuts in petroleum and emissions in the transportation sector by focusing on modes, fuels, and demand. The transportation sector accounts for 71% of total US petroleum consumption and 33% of total carbon emissions. NRC report: Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels. Source: DOE.