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DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

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The logistics industry is currently responsible for 11 percent of global carbon emissions. For us at DHL Freight, sustainable fuel solutions are a key lever to change the fuel mix and ultimately reduce carbon emissions in road freight. To fight against climate change, the transport sector needs true decarbonization.

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Renewable wood-based biofuels for shipping

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The ReShip project, led by the Paper and Fibre Research Institute (PFI) with R&D partners Aston University (UK) and NTNU (Norway), is developing technology for producing a cost-competitive pyrolysis-oil-based multi-component fuel which meets the performance requirements of marine diesel engines. ReShip concept. Click to enlarge.

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Ford Europe leading project investigating DME and OME1 as low carbon, near zero particulate fuels; power-to-liquids pathways using CO2

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million) research project to investigate the use of alternative fuels that could offer customers the power and performance of modern internal combustion engines with environmental benefits comparable to an electric vehicle. Ford Motor Company is leading a €3.5-million million (US$3.9-million) —Lumpp et al.

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ARAI receives 13 bids for green hydrogen pilot projects | Autocar Professional

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The bidding consortium is believed to include OEMs, hydrogen fuel suppliers, distributors, and other partners as required. This development comes on the back of a growing global focus on hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative for the automotive industry.

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Opinion: Alternatives to the RFS

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Recently, the Energy Resources Center made headlines by saying the EPA’s shift on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would equal adding 1 million more passenger vehicles on the road. It’s also a political lightning rod given the stagnation of fuel consumption matched with accelerating ethanol blending. The oil industry responded.

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ABB introduces Dynafin propulsion system to increase ship efficiency; mimicking movements of whale tail

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ABB introduced ABB Dynafin, a new propulsion system concept breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the innovative concept is the result of more than a decade of research, development, and testing. ABB estimates the first prototype to be available in 2025.

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DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

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Other universities, industries, and national laboratories will serve as collaborators and research partners. The projects focus on four nuclear energy research areas: Fuel Cycle Research and Development (13 projects, $11,823,154). The program also investigates small and medium-sized reactor concepts.

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