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thyssenkrupp Steel, HKM and Port of Rotterdam jointly investigate setting up hydrogen supply chains

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In the course of their transformation paths towards climate-neutral steel making, thyssenkrupp Steel and HKM will require large and increasing quantities of hydrogen to produce steel without coal. Green hydrogen is a sustainable alternative to coal, oil and natural gas.

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Consortium Seeks Stimulus Funding for DME-Electric Hybrid Buses

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A consortium is seeking US stimulus funding available through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) program to convert 20 hybrid diesel-electric buses to hybrid dimethyl-ether (DME)-electric propulsion. a developer of fuel injection equipment for DME-fueled vehicles.

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EIA expects US motor fuel consumption to increase this summer, but remain below 2019 levels

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The increase in fuel consumption we are forecasting for the summer driving season is a reflection of optimism about the US economy as COVID-19 vaccinations and fiscal stimulus support continued recovery. EIA expects US coal production to total 585 MMst in 2021, 46 MMst (9%) more than in 2020. gal last summer. MMBtu in 2020 to $3.31/MMBtu

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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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In March 2020, the IEA urged governments to put clean energy at the heart of their economic stimulus plans to ensure a sustainable recovery. This was the result of accelerating economic activity as well as the combination of higher natural gas prices and colder weather favoring an increase in coal use.

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Study Finds Global CO2 Emissions Dropped 1.3% in 2009; Emissions in China and India Rose 9% and 6%

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While emissions from oil and gas have decreased, emissions from coal have remained stable; the share of coal as a fuel has increased. Due to large exports, China doesn’t only benefit from its own stimulus package, but also from stimulus packages in other countries ”, said Peters. China also has a large export sector.

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PwC industry survey provides check-up on determining factors for EV success

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This is already a reality as governments around the world have offered billions of dollars in the form of loans, grants, and rebates through various stimulus programs. Respondents predict that coal will remain the primary energy source for EVs in 2020 (28.9%), followed by Fossil fuel/oil (21.4%). Nearly 68.8%

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Saskatchewan and Montana Partner on Major Carbon Capture and Storage Project

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Governor Schweitzer and Premier Wall agreed that the international carbon capture and storage demonstration project will also help address national policy priorities in both countries including the development of near zero, sustainable energy technologies; continental energy security and economic stimulus to support the North American economy.

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