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Volvo Energy invests $4.9M in Connected Energy for second-life battery business; 10% stake

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By repurposing the batteries, we obtain the full value from them—from a climate, environment and business perspective. At other sites such as those in Germany, Connected Energy’s units are helping to balance the energy supply where EV chargers are used on either side of a motorway.

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Dutch report suggests hydrogen exchange could catalyze hydrogen market

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A hydrogen exchange, similar to electricity and gas exchanges, could act as a catalyst for a market for climate-neutral hydrogen, according to an exploratory study, “A Hydrogen Exchange for the Climate”, presented to Eric Wiebes, the Netherlands Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.

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SFC Energy starts production of hydrogen and methanol fuel cells in India

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In the medium term, annual sales of around €100 million are to be generated here with the development and production of innovative energy supply systems. The local production is in line with the “Make in India” initiative and will make an important contribution to a climate-friendly positioning of the Indian economy.

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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“Electric cars will not save the climate. However, achieving either goal would likely require governments offering hundreds of billions of dollars, if not trillions, in EV subsidies to ICE owners over the next decade, not to mention significant investments in EV charging infrastructure and the electrical grid. For instance, recent U.S.

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bp and thyssenkrupp Steel to advance the decarbonization of steel production; low-carbon hydrogen and renewable power

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bp and thyssenkrupp Steel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on the development of long-term supply of low-carbon hydrogen and renewable power in steel production, helping accelerate the steel industry’s wider energy transition. thyssenkrupp Steel accounts for 2.5% Steel accounts for 8 to 11% of global CO 2 emissions.

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Wärtsilä and partners developing emissions-free barge concept

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Within the Netherlands transport sector, inland navigation accounts for 5% of carbon dioxide emissions. By switching from diesel-fueled propulsion to fully electrically powered transport, an important step can be taken towards realizing the Paris Climate Agreement goals. Barge power usage varies from 500 to 1000 kW.

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TECO 2030 and Skeleton Technologies enter strategic partnership to boost hydrogen use in marine sector

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Skeleton Technologies is a manufacturer of high power, fast charging energy storage for transportation, grid, automotive and industrial applications. TECO 2030 will retrofit six 400 kW Fuel Cell Modules in a container solution and demonstrate power supply for both propulsion and auxiliary loads using hydrogen with zero emissions as fuel.

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