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thyssenkrupp greenlights construction of €2B hydrogen-powered direct reduction plant for low-CO2 steel

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This is a further step for our team at Steel Europe, for our partners and for the Ruhr region. —Bernhard Osburg, Chairman of the Executive Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG. In this way, thyssenkrupp is accelerating the start of low-CO2 steel production. —Chief Technology Officer Arnd Köfler.

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ArcelorMittal Europe to produce “green steel” starting in 2020

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The strategy is centred around two main technology routes, as introduced in the first ArcelorMittal Europe climate action report published earlier this year: The use of hydrogen in DRI-EAF (Direct Reduced Iron - Electric Arc Furnace) and, also, the blast furnace. The expansion of its Smart Carbon route, also utilizing hydrogen.

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MAHLE criticizes EC CO2 regulation proposal for abandoning technology neutrality

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However, MAHLE does not consider that the proposals made by the Commission maintain the balance which is required between environmental protection, technology and employment. MAHLE charged that the Commission has finally abandoned the approach of technology neutrality.

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Carmaker Progress Towards EU CO2 Target in H1 2024 — New Report

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Summary The EU’s 2025 Car CO2 target is reachable and feasible After years of stagnant EV sales due to the lack of new car CO₂ targets, carmakers will face stricter standards in 2025, following the last targets set. continued] The post Carmaker Progress Towards EU CO2 Target in H1 2024 — New Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Europe Risks Wasting €27 Billion Battery Opportunity with Weak CO2 Targets — Study

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By Paul Bell The EU and the UK risk wasting €27bn in battery investments if they fail to strengthen car and van CO2 emission standards, analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) shows. While investors have poured billions into the battery industry, and Europe is set to have enough batteries to […].

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

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CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation? —Andrew Murphy.

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Skeleton Technologies and Sumitomo Corporation Europe sign agreement to distribute graphene-based ultracapacitors

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Skeleton Technologies signed a distribution agreement with Sumitomo Corporation Europe with the aim of providing energy storage solutions for the rapidly growing hybrid electric and electric vehicle industry. We are looking forward to working with Skeleton Technologies and supporting them in growing the business.