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New liquid hydrogen carrier would transport green H2 from Scotland to Germany

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LH2 Europe will use the abundant renewable electricity in Scotland to produce green hydrogen and market it at a competitive price with diesel. The new tanker will transport the liquid hydrogen to terminals in Germany, with a strategic vision to expand supply to other markets as demand increases.

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Moscow deploys its 1,000th electric bus; targeting 2,200 by end of 2023

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Moscow has deployed its 1000 th electric bus. This electric bus has become the 400 th vehicle purchased with the funds from the green bonds. Electric buses were launched in Moscow in 2018. In the meantime, this innovative surface transport has proved its efficiency. Electric buses were launched in Moscow in 2018.

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Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Will Not Dominate The Transportation Sector

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The belief that hydrogen will dominate the transportation sector is rooted in optimism rather than evidence. In practice, hydrogen is being decisively outpaced by two more efficient and cost-effective alternatives: battery electric vehicles and advanced biofuels. It appeals to the imagination but collapses under scrutiny.

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Moscow testing two electric river vessels under ice conditions

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In 2021, Moscow announced that it was planning to bring back river public transport after an absence of 16 years. Two electric river vessels—Sinichka and Filka—are currently being tested in Moscow; the vessels have already passed about 7 thousand kilometers along the Moscow River. Earlier post.)

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Bucharest orders 100 Solaris electric trolleybuses

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The trolleybuses will be handed over by the city to the transport company STB SA (Societatea de Transport Bucuresti), which will perform transport services for the city and its residents. Bucharest is one of 8 cities in Romania with Solaris’ zero-emission vehicles—trolleybuses and electric buses.

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Moscow signs contract for 1000 KAMAZ electric buses

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The city of Moscow has signed a contract for 1,000 electric buses from KAMAZ. There are also plans to purchase another 200 electric buses from GAZ Group, said Maksim Liksutov, the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport. Moscow currently runs 1,055 electric buses on 79 routes. Earlier post.)

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Moscow begins testing of the GAZelle e-City electric minibus

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SUE Mosgortrans has started testing GAZelle e-City electric minibuses, produced by Russia’s GAZ. The electric bus accommodates 16 passengers, 13 of them with seats. The tests of the electric minibus will last until the end of February 2024. The e-City is based on GAZ’s diesel-powered City minibus.)

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