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Boundary Layer Technologies reveals ELECTRA all-electric hydrofoiling ferry concept

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Compared to fossil fuel alternatives, ELECTRA’s battery-electric propulsion significantly reduces cabin noise by up to 20dB compared to conventional ferries. —Patrick Murphy, President, Blue & Gold Fleet, contract operator of San Francisco’s 15 high speed ferries.

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DHL Express is piloting first hydrogen truck throughout Deutsche Post DHL Group

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In a globalized world, sustainable and clean fuels are essential for climate-neutral logistics. In line with its Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group is heavily investing in the use of alternative fuels. Hydrogen is opening up a new market and can contribute to green transport solutions.

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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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The logistics industry is currently responsible for 11 percent of global carbon emissions. For us at DHL Freight, sustainable fuel solutions are a key lever to change the fuel mix and ultimately reduce carbon emissions in road freight. To fight against climate change, the transport sector needs true decarbonization.

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NAIT partnering with Oberon, Mack and Westcan to advance use of DME fuel in long-haul trucks

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The researchers hope to test the technology using Mack trucks from Westcan’s fleet, traveling Alberta Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary—a distance of about 300 km (186 miles). DME offers performance that is similar to diesel, making it suited for fleets that have to haul heavy loads. billion by 2020.

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EPIC Fuels supports Alaska Airlines and Gevo commercial aviation flights with alcohol-to-jet fuel

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EPIC also worked with Swissport Refueling at Sea-Tac to ensure all requirements were met for both ASTM testing and on airport operations for this fuel. The results met the required specifications for ASTM 1655 jet fuel and were cleared for use on two Boeing 737s in Alaska’s fleet.

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Qatar Airways, QSTP and Qatar Petroleum to Develop Renewable Biojet Fuel with Support of Airbus; Formation of Qatar Advanced Biofuel Platform

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QABP will be structured so that it can be expanded to include additional projects, technologies, investments and partnerships globally. This industry-wide cooperation will achieve real progress in finding sustainable fuel alternatives. Qatar Airways currently operates a fleet of 76 aircraft to 85 destinations worldwide.

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Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

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However, America’s clean energy transition has been characterized by siloed thinking and inflexibility despite significant advances in low-carbon fuel alternatives. But, there is still more that can be done to incorporate low-carbon fuel alternatives into our national climate strategy. It doesn’t have to be this way.