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Industry & environmentalists tell EU the future of shipping fuel is green hydrogen and ammonia

Green Car Congress

Green hydrogen and ammonia offer a clean future for the shipping and fuels industry. Shipping accounts for about 13% of greenhouse gas emissions from European transport. The EU must give them the investment certainty they need to flourish by requiring all ships carrying European trade to progressively make the switch.

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Fabrum and Chart Industries execute MoU for micro-scale liquefiers for hydrogen

Green Car Congress

The Micro-Scale Liquefier enables small-scale liquid hydrogen production under 5 tonnes per day, offering a new future for sustainable transport, industry, and energy self-sufficiency. The Micro-Scale Liquefiers can also be used in liquid natural gas (LNG) and other cryogenic markets.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

As the demand for electric autos continues to rise, it’s clear that India is driving full-speed towards a sustainable future, setting an inspiring example for other nations to follow. One of the main advantages is the significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Westport Fuel Systems & Scania partner on direct-injected hydrogen engine research project

Green Car Congress

This exciting evolution of our patented technology could provide an economic, competitive alternative to fuel cells while providing a similar greenhouse gas emission reduction profile. We look forward to the results of this research, and how it can guide us in future decisions. —David M. Johnson, CEO of Westport Fuel Systems.

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8 development banks commit to provide more than $175B to scale up support for sustainable transport

Green Car Congress

Rapid motorization is creating more congestion, air pollution, traffic accidents and greenhouse gas emissions—especially in developing countries. Developing countries have the opportunity to leapfrog to a greener future of less motorization, shorter commutes, and more energy efficient transport systems.

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President’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9B for DOE; 9% boost over FY 2015 enacted; $793M (2.7%) for sustainable transportation

Green Car Congress

420 million for fusion energy sciences, $48 million below the FY 2015 Enacted level, to understand the behavior of matter at high temperatures and densities and to develop fusion as a future energy source, including funding for the U.S. Sustainable transportation. Within the $10.7 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8

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The Road Ahead: Sustainable Vehicles Today and in the Future

Cars That Think

Sustainability has become a strategic imperative as the world continues to accelerate towards sustainable transportation, and the competitive landscape is rapidly evolving and challenging the dominance of traditional automotive manufacturers.

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