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Equinor contracts for first green-ammonia-fueled supply vessel; 2MW SOFC

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Norway-based energy company Equinor has contracted with Eidesvik Offshore for the Viking Energy supply vessel, which is being retrofitted to make it capable of covering long distances fueled by carbon-free ammonia. The vessel will transport supplies to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The Viking Energy.

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ABB to provide charging infrastructure for ASKO electric truck fleet

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ABB has entered into an agreement with Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler ASKO, and its owner NorgesGruppen, to supply charging infrastructure for its growing fleet of electric trucks. ASKO has been a pioneer in zero-emission trucks in Norway. Financial details were not disclosed.

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Electricity vs Hydrogen: Why is electrification the first choice for fleets?

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With the development of zero-emission technologies, hydrogen has been recognized as a potential power source for long-distance vehicle fleets because of its high energy density and low weight. Here are a few reasons why electricity is the clear choice for fleets: 1. Universality In the U.S., Safety Electricity is a safe vehicle fuel.

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Wilhelmsen-led Topeka project awarded $25M to develop two liquid-hydrogen-fueled roro vessels

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The funds from Enova are a pivotal step in making Topeka happen, and an important milestone for the maritime industry and for Norway as a nation when considering hydrogen as a fuel. The vessels will, among other tasks, move goods between offshore supply bases along the Norwegian west coast.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y is again the bestseller in Norway

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Plugless vehicles will continue to be sold in Norway until plugin options — most likely BEVs — appear in all vehicle segments, and at affordable price points. Norway’s Bestsellers As usual, the Tesla Model Y is again the bestseller, with 3,125 units, almost 3x the volume of the runner up Volkswagen ID.4. YTD cumulative share.

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Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to develop zero-emission transport solution; electric with hydrogen range extender

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UK-based Tevva, a developer of long-range electric trucks, and Vattenfall Network Solutions, a division of Vattenfall, the leading European energy company, are partnering to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations.

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H2Carrier and Anori developing PtX project in Greenland; production of green ammonia on floating platform P2XFloater

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The 1.5GW wind farm will supply power to H2Carrier’s floating production vessel for hydrogen and green ammonia, the P2XFloater. This design has been developed in a close co-operation with leading engineering firms in Norway. H2Carrier plans to build, own/lease and operate a fleet of P2XFloaters on PtX projects globally.

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