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Converted hydrogen fuel cell refuse vehicle on trial in Ruhr region as part of HECTOR

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The Abfallentsorgungs-Gesellschaft Ruhrgebiet mbH ( AGR ), a waste management company in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a converted DAF CF 340 hydrogen fuel cell truck into operation as part of the EU-funded HECTOR (Hydrogen Waste Collection Vehicles in North West Europe) project.

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Conversion of Volkswagen Emden plant for EV production underway

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Volkswagen has begun conversion of its Emden, Germany plant to support the production of Evs; the first electric cars are to roll off the production line there from 2022. With the conversion of our plant at Emden into a production location for electric vehicles, Volkswagen is forcing the pace of system change. 4 and the ID.3

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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As coal plants close, they leave behind empty building shells and scores of lost jobs. Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. Conversion backers say the process has benefits for everybody involved. In Kemmerer, Wyo.,

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DOE announces $1.7 billion in grants to convert facilities for EV production and support US auto workers – Charged EVs

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It could also go a long way toward building support for the EV transition among workers in the auto industry and its vast network of related industries. To these ends, the US Department of Energy has established the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grant Program. A full list of the selected projects can be found on the DOE’s site.

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Tesla Model Y converted into green hydrogen car to show “Hyper Hybrid” innovations

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But while the idea to produce a climate-friendly car is admirable, the vehicle Germany used for the project was quite questionable. Karliczek, for his part, noted in a press release that such a project is incredibly important since “green hydrogen” is a valuable building block for climate protection. .

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Greener Steel Production Requires More Electrochemical Engineers

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As society mobilizes against the pressing climate crisis we face today, we find ourselves seeking transformative solutions to tackle environmental challenges. Scientists already are applying electrochemistry—which provides direct electrical control of oxidation-reduction reactions—to convert ore into iron.

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The Biden Administration is Issuing Almost $2 Billion for EV and Related Development

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In a statement, Biden said, “Building a clean energy economy can and should be a win-win for union autoworkers and automakers. General Motors is getting a half-billion dollars to convert a plant in Michigan for EV production. That said, it’s unlikely to change the conversation about his candidacy and age.

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