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The UAE completes its first wind project ahead of COP28

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially completed its first commercial-sized wind project – and controversy has surfaced about its fossil fuel side deals ahead of COP28. more… The post The UAE completes its first wind project ahead of COP28 appeared first on Electrek.

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thyssenkrupp to perform green hydrogen & ammonia technical study for Helios US$1B UAE plant

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A water electrolysis plant as well as a facility for sustainable ammonia production are planned to be constructed at KIZAD in Abu Dhabi, UAE, based on thyssenkrupp technology. It will be the first commercial plant to produce CO 2 -free green ammonia from renewable resources in the UAE.

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Einride partners with UAE to deploy a massive freight grid filled with electric, autonomous trucks

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Autonomous EV freight developer Einride is doing everything it can to become a globally recognized name in zero-emission commercial vehicle technologies. more… The post Einride partners with UAE to deploy a massive freight grid filled with electric, autonomous trucks appeared first on Electrek.

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Etihad Airways flies first flight using fuel made in the UAE from plants grown in saltwater

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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), a non-profit entity established by Masdar Institute that is part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology, announced the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on an Etihad Airways Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines. Earlier post.).

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Tesla receives massive fleet order from the UAE

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Still, the automaker has also grown in popularity in the commercial space, especially from customers looking to cut operating costs while reducing their carbon footprints. Tesla isn’t the only car maker pouncing on the commercial demand for EVs. Tesla’s retail consumer pressure is undeniably large.

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thyssenkrupp Uhde selected by ADNOC for exploration of commercial-scale ammonia cracking plant

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The agreement will also lead to the exploration of opportunities in the clean energy value chain for the supply and shipment of clean ammonia from the UAE to large-scale ammonia cracking facilities globally.

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Boeing, UAE partners make progress with oilseed halophytes as feedstock for renewable jet fuel; desert plants fed by seawater

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The Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium ( SBRC ), affiliated with the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, will test these findings in a project that could support biofuel crop production in arid countries, such as the UAE. Click to enlarge. Alejandro Rios, Director of the SBRC. Earlier post.). Cybulska, R.

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