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IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

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MARCH 3, 2021

The Covid-19 crisis in 2020 triggered the largest annual drop in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions since the Second World War, according to IEA data, but the overall decline of about 6% masks wide variations depending on the region and the time of year. Emissions in the United States fell by 10% in 2020.

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

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JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel. Dual scoring system.

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Carbon Standards Emissions Concept

Study finds transporting food and ingredients generates 20% of carbon emissions in the global food system

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JULY 5, 2022

A study by researchers in Australia and China has determined that global food-miles account for nearly 20% of total food-systems emissions; moving fruit and vegetables in refrigerated vehicles is particularly emissions-intensive. Food trade plays a key role in achieving global food security. GtCO 2 e (3.5–7.5 GtCO 2 e (3.5–7.5

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Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

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MARCH 8, 2020

Pollution from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than a car’s exhaust emissions, Emissions Analytics has found. Emissions Analytics is an independent global testing and data specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions and fuel efficiency for passenger and commercial vehicles and non-road mobile machinery.

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Exhaust Emissions Pollution Standards

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Study finds global emissions of several banned ozone-destroying CFCs are increasing

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APRIL 10, 2023

New analysis has found increasing emissions of several ozone-depleting chemicals despite their production being banned for most uses under the Montreal Protocol—and a loophole in the rules is likely responsible. According to the researchers, emissions from these CFCs currently do not significantly threaten ozone recovery.

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IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

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MARCH 9, 2022

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6% in 2021 to 36.3 The rebound of global CO 2 emissions above pre-pandemic levels has largely been driven by China, where they increased by 750 million tonnes between 2019 and 2021. In 2021 alone, China’s CO 2 emissions rose above 11.9 billion tonnes.

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Expleo develops closed-loop, e-methanol fuel cell solution for global shipping

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AUGUST 11, 2022

UK-based Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consultancy service provider, has developed a closed-loop fuel solution for global shipping that delivers a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) in the model vessel.

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Global Fuel Mariner Wind

CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

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AUGUST 4, 2020

A new report from Australia’s national science agency CSIRO shows that clean hydrogen can significantly reduce aviation emissions with potential benefits seen within five years. While not a large contributor to emissions for the sector, on-airport applications represent a straightforward and near-term opportunity to introduce clean hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Emissions Australia Fuel

Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have designed a novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces that could reduce CO 2 emissions from the steelmaking industry by nearly 90%. billion in 5 years while reducing overall UK emissions by 2.9%. If implemented in the UK alone, the system could deliver cost savings of £1.28

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Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

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JULY 15, 2021

Volkswagen is the first automaker to transport most of its new vehicles overseas using low-emission LNG ships. The further decarbonization of shipping will result in substantial CO 2 reductions, with the use of liquid natural gas enabling Volkswagen to cut the ships’ CO 2 emissions by up to 25% percent (tank-to-wake).

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Emissions Mariner Climate Climate Protection

Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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AUGUST 23, 2021

An important consideration of solar-electrolysis in the context of climate mitigation is the enormity of upscaling required—both at the global scale with respect to the investment, land area, materials, and embodied energy; and at the project scale with respect to the potential localised impacts of gigawatt scale plants. Palmer et al.

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Solar Hydrogen Emissions Production

CICERO-led study finds global warming effect of leaked hydrogen almost 12x stronger than CO2

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JUNE 12, 2023

A study led by Norwegian climate center CICERO has found that the global warming effect of leaked hydrogen is almost 12 times stronger than that of CO 2. Rather, it is the leaking of hydrogen from production, transportation and usage that adds to global warming. A global warming potential of 11.6 Sand et al. Skeie, R.B.,

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Hydrogen Global Ozone CO2

BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Following initial contracts with European suppliers, the BMW Group has now concluded further 2 -reduced-steel-for-global-production-network">agreements for the supply of CO 2 -reduced steel in the US and China. Steel is one of the main sources of CO 2 emissions in our supply chain.

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BMW Global CO2 Production

ARPA-E selects SwRI to create more effective burner to reduce methane emissions

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MARCH 8, 2022

million project is funded by the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) Reducing Emissions of Methane Every Day of the Year (REMEDY) program. The plan seeks to reduce methane emissions and promote American innovation and manufacturing of new technologies to achieve climate goals. The three-year, $2.9-million

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Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

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AUGUST 15, 2021

A study by researchers at CU Boulder and Edinburgh Napier University finds that high-density, low-rise environments such as those found in Paris are the optimal urban form when looking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over their whole life cycle. However, urban environmental design often neglects life cycle GHG emissions.

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Carrier partners with ConMet to advance zero-emission transport refrigeration solutions

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JANUARY 27, 2022

The alliance also advances Carrier’s broader zero-emission transport refrigeration solutions, with the availability of electric options for trailer, truck, and light commercial vehicle customers before the end of 2022, helping address upcoming emissions regulations.

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Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

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MAY 6, 2022

All regions of the world do not—and will not—experience the effects of CO 2 emissions in the same way. These heterogeneous effects mean that different countries will have differing incentives to abide by the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming below 2 °C relative to pre-Industrial levels.

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Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

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JUNE 30, 2022

Cummins and Komatsu, a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Additionally, Komatsu intends to explore further possibilities in zero emissions mining haul truck development.

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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

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MAY 25, 2021

With the launch of the enhanced model, Hyundai plans to accelerate the global roll-out of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck. Over that distance, the hydrogen-powered trucks have reduced carbon emissions by an estimated 585 tons, compared to diesel-powered vehicles.

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Ricardo to use transport location data to improve air quality in global cities

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The impacts on congestion and emissions from brakes and tires will also be captured, and then optimized for greatest effect across a whole geography. These will provide transport authorities with recommendations to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

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Transportation Global Taxi Insight

IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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JULY 4, 2022

As the world contends with a global energy crisis, nuclear power has the potential to play a significant role in helping countries to securely transition to energy systems dominated by renewables, according to a new special report by the IEA. —IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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ABB-sponsored report suggests global plans for 80 new EV battery gigafactories insufficient

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APRIL 23, 2021

A new report sponsored by ABB Robotics and authored by the automotive intelligence unit of Ultima Media auggests that concerns over EV battery supply to meet the escalation in demand poses serious risk to the growth of market share of electric vehicles, despite plans for 80 new global battery gigafactories. —Tanja Vainio.

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SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking & reductions across value chains

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JULY 22, 2023

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has launched a pilot project with Circularise , a blockchain software provider, to evaluate the use of their technology in tracing the carbon footprint of specific material streams from end to end. This collaboration with Circularise marks SABIC’s second blockchain application project.

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UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

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MAY 14, 2022

UK Transport Minister Trudy Harrison announced more than £200 million (US$244 million) of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero-emission road freight demonstrator program. But we must accelerate our journey towards our net zero goals, and we’re committed to leading the way globally on non-zero emission road vehicles.

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SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

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JUNE 3, 2022

SafeAI, a global leader in autonomous heavy equipment, announced a collaboration with Siemens today to create an autonomous, zero emission heavy vehicle fleet for Obayashi Corporation. In May 2022, the companies began retrofitting the first 45 ton vehicle, which is expected to be ready by the end of 2022.

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HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

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JANUARY 8, 2023

The Health Effects Institute (HEI) has launched two new studies funded under RFA 21-1, Quantifying Real-World Impacts of Non-Tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions. The new studies are: Improved Characterization of the Real-World Contributions and Impacts of Non-tailpipe Particulate Matter Emissions ,” led by Greg Evans, University of Toronto.

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ATI FlyZero project finds green liquid hydrogen most viable zero-carbon emission fuel for aircraft

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MARCH 28, 2022

FlyZero is the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) project aiming to realize zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by 2030. Funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the project FlyZero began in early 2021 as an intensive research project investigating zero-carbon emission commercial flight.

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Hydrogen Carbon Emissions Green

Volvo Cars switches to biodiesel for ocean freight; cutting fossil CO2 emissions by 84%

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JULY 5, 2023

The first global car maker to announce such a switch, Volvo calculates it will achieve an immediate reduction in fossil CO 2 emissions from intercontinental ocean freight by 55,000 tonnes over a year. Due to the renewable fuel, CO 2 emissions are reduced by at least 84% (Well-to-Wake, WTW) compared to fossil fuel.

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Volvo Emissions CO2 Renewable

Nissan launches lightweight aluminum technology in Europe on new Qashqai; 2nd global model with parts from closed-loop recycling

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MAY 28, 2021

This improves efficiency and thereby contributes to reduced emissions. The new Qashqai follows the new Rogue sold in North America as the second global model for Nissan to feature aluminum parts produced with the closed-loop recycling process. This closed-loop recycling system reduces waste and CO 2 emissions.

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Nissan Parts Europe Global

Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

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MARCH 22, 2023

On this basis, and of Pareto efficiency, Emissions Analytics argues, until battery-electric vehicles can reach certain performance characteristics, government and industry support should switch immediately from EVs to full hybrids to create maximum welfare. The test cycle was made up of five repeats of the EQUA cycle, totalling 741 km.

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ZeroAvia and MONTE strike deal for 100 hydrogen-electric powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft leasing

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JUNE 9, 2022

ZeroAvia has signed an agreement with MONTE Aircraft Leasing (MONTE), the pioneering zero-emissions regional turboprop aircraft lessor. As part of the agreement the partners will offer aircraft leasing and financing solutions that enable operators to run zero-emission flights.

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Hydrogen Emissions Financing USA

BNEF: global investment in low-carbon energy transition hit $755B in 2021; up 27% from 2020; electrified transport grew the fastest

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JANUARY 28, 2022

In 2021, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition totaled $755 billion, up 27% from $595 billion in 2020 and just $264 billion in 2011, according to Energy Transition Investment Trends 2022, a new report published by research firm BloombergNEF (BNEF). degrees of global warming.

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Carbon Transportation Global 2020

GlobalData: Global automakers earmark nearly US$600B for EVs over next decade

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APRIL 2, 2022

Aggressive emission and carbon neutrality targets set by regulators worldwide entails a faster transition from traditional automakers to next-gen electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. and is an innovation leader with the highest number of patents filed amongst other global automakers.

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Global Toyota Auto Industry Light

CALSTART: 1,215 MD and HD zero-emission trucks deployed in US; > 60% believed non-operational; > 140,000 more on order

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

CALSTART has published an inventory of Class 2b-8 zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in the US: “ Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks.” CALSTART’s Zero Emission Technology Inventory (ZETI) tool captures details of available trucks in the market. Source: Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks ”.

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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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JULY 21, 2021

The ICCT has conducted a comprehensive global and temporal life-cycle assessment of GHG emissions from a variety of alternative passenger car powertrains and fuels. The life-cycle GHG emissions of cars registered in 2021 are compared with those of cars expected to be registered in 2030.

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Hydrogen Fuel Batteries Battery

ArcelorMittal plans major EAF, DRI investments for decarbonizing steel production in Canada

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JULY 31, 2021

emissions at ArcelorMittal’s Hamilton, Ontario operations by approximately 3 million tonnes—approximately 60% of emissions—within the next seven years. emissions and deliver other positive environmental impacts including the elimination of emissions and flaring from coke-making and ironmaking operations.

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Canada Production Carbon Emissions

UCL-led study finds climate impact caused by growing space industry needs urgent mitigation

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JUNE 26, 2022

Global revenue generated from this industry is forecast to grow from 350 million USD in 2019 to more than 1 trillion USD by 2040 (Morgan Stanley, 2020). Decline in global stratospheric O 3 is small (0.01%), but reaches 0.15% in the upper stratosphere (?5 Effect of rocket launch and re-entry emissions on global climate forcing.

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Study estimates California’s GHG reductions since 2003 could be wiped out by 2020 wildfires

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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2003 2020 Climate Change Pollution

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

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JUNE 2, 2022

The road transport sector could still reach net-zero emissions by 2050 through electrification, but urgent action would be required from policymakers and industry participants, according to research company BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) latest annual Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO). Last ICE in 2038.

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Transportation Emissions Economy Fleet

Cohort of new stakeholders joins Open Hydrogen Initiative

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

In February 2022, GTI Energy, S&P Global Commodity Insights and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) launched the Open Hydrogen Initiative (OHI), a collaboration to further transparency into the environmental impact of hydrogen production and help unlock its full potential as an important driver of energy transitions.

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Hydrogen Insight Oklahoma Carbon

Plus and Cummins to develop first autonomous natural gas trucks; deployment in 2022

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APRIL 28, 2021

Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a leading company in self-driving truck technology, announced a new initiative with global engine manufacturer Cummins to develop the industry’s first driver-in, supervised autonomous trucks powered by natural gas. Michael Taylor, General Manager, Global Powertrain Integration, Cummins.

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Australian freight company orders 36 Volvo FL Electric trucks

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Australian express freight company, Team Global Express, has placed an order for 36 Volvo FL Electric trucks. The country is committed to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050. The 36 units will become a part of Team Global Express Sydney metropolitan pick-up and delivery fleet. tonnes in this application.

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TECO 2030 aims to build hydrogen fuel cell gigafactory in Norway

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We combine a best-in-class fuel cell solution with a long history of being a trusted engineering partner to leading companies in the global maritime industry. TECO 2030 originates from the TECO Maritime Group, which has provided technology and service to the global shipping industry for more than 25 years.

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Norway Hydrogen Fuel Building

IEA: global carbon dioxide emissions have rebounded strongly

ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Study finds transporting food and ingredients generates 20% of carbon emissions in the global food system

Emissions Analytics finds pollution from tire wear can be 1,000x worse than exhaust emissions

How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

Study finds global emissions of several banned ozone-destroying CFCs are increasing

IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

Expleo develops closed-loop, e-methanol fuel cell solution for global shipping

CSIRO finds hydrogen could reduce aviation emissions within 5 years

Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

CICERO-led study finds global warming effect of leaked hydrogen almost 12x stronger than CO2

BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

ARPA-E selects SwRI to create more effective burner to reduce methane emissions

Study finds high-density, low-rise cities such as Paris may be optimal urban form for reducing life cycle GHG emissions

Carrier partners with ConMet to advance zero-emission transport refrigeration solutions

Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on advancing development of zero emissions mining haul trucks

Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

Ricardo to use transport location data to improve air quality in global cities

IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

ABB-sponsored report suggests global plans for 80 new EV battery gigafactories insufficient

SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking & reductions across value chains

UK to invest £200M in fleet of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks

SafeAI, Siemens, Obayashi collaborate to bring retrofitted autonomous, zero-emission heavy vehicles to off-road industries

HEI launches two new non-tailpipe particulate emission studies

ATI FlyZero project finds green liquid hydrogen most viable zero-carbon emission fuel for aircraft

Volvo Cars switches to biodiesel for ocean freight; cutting fossil CO2 emissions by 84%

Nissan launches lightweight aluminum technology in Europe on new Qashqai; 2nd global model with parts from closed-loop recycling

Emissions Analytics argues that current Pareto-efficient solution for decarbonization would be hybrids, not BEVs, based on do-no-harm

ZeroAvia and MONTE strike deal for 100 hydrogen-electric powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft leasing

BNEF: global investment in low-carbon energy transition hit $755B in 2021; up 27% from 2020; electrified transport grew the fastest

GlobalData: Global automakers earmark nearly US$600B for EVs over next decade

CALSTART: 1,215 MD and HD zero-emission trucks deployed in US; > 60% believed non-operational; > 140,000 more on order

ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

ArcelorMittal plans major EAF, DRI investments for decarbonizing steel production in Canada

UCL-led study finds climate impact caused by growing space industry needs urgent mitigation

Study estimates California’s GHG reductions since 2003 could be wiped out by 2020 wildfires

BNEF: net-zero road transport by 2050 still possible, but big push needed

Cohort of new stakeholders joins Open Hydrogen Initiative

Plus and Cummins to develop first autonomous natural gas trucks; deployment in 2022

Australian freight company orders 36 Volvo FL Electric trucks

TECO 2030 aims to build hydrogen fuel cell gigafactory in Norway

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