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Germany approves €900M for green hydrogen project H2Global

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Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWi) has approved €900 million for the innovative funding instrument H2Global. In the future, we will have a high demand for green hydrogen and will also need imports in addition to production in Germany.

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Rosenbauer and Berlin Fire Dept to develop hybrid fire truck; project eLHF

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The goal is to develop an innovative product and to then purchase it. Consequently, the hybrid project vehicle is designed to help contribute towards reaching Berlin’s climate protection goals. Rosenbauer Concept Fire Truck. Under European public procurement law, the innovation partnership is a special form of award procedure.

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BMW plant brings electrically heated ring hearth furnace into operation

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The new furnace has a planned service life of over 40 years, so it’s a future-focused piece of equipment that sets the course for our journey to net zero. —Marc Sielemann, responsible for quality and production of powertrains, chassis and brakes with Purchasing, and director of the Dingolfing component plant 02.10 Plant 02.10

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Deutsche Post DHL and Renault aim to intensify their collaboration on the use of electric vehicles

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Deutsche Post DHL has signed a letter of intent for a possible future global framework agreement with car manufacturer Renault. The intended global agreement shall contain the options for a future purchase of Renault Kangoo Z.E. The Kangoo Z.E.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards. Policy makers have emphasized policies that compel the manufacture and/or purchase of vehicles that emit zero-emissions at the tailpipe. These technologies can and should be a foundation of that future. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Germany to award €80M for construction of electrolysis plants for transport sector

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Hydrogen and fuel cell applications are a future technology with great potential for the transport sector. We must use all technologies to achieve our climate protection goals. We supported the use of hydrogen in transport to make mobility and logistics climate-friendly.

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Two Alstom hydrogen trains enter passenger service in Lower Saxony; 14 more ordered

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This is a revolution for Alstom and for the future of mobility. Lower Saxony’s Ministry of Economy and Transport has supported LNVG’s purchase of another 14 hydrogen trains with more than €81 million (US$94 million). The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell train is entering passenger service and is ready for serial production.

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