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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

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Proponents claim that if renewable electricity is used and CO 2 is captured from the air, then the e-gasoline and e-diesel are climate-neutral fuels that will also reduce pollution. This was a significant improvement compared to the fossil fuel tested and is many times below the legal limit. pollution. Full report.

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Poor air quality to remain a problem in India despite pollution control policies

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According to an independent study by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), more than 674 million Indian citizens are likely to breathe air with high concentrations of PM 2.5 The program focuses on 102 polluted Indian cities and aims to reduce PM 2.5

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Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen and Element 1 partner to deliver hydrogen generation technology to Greater China

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Element 1 Corporation (e1NA), Zhejiang Methanol Hydrogen Technology (ZMHT) and Zhejiang Element 1 (e1China) have formed a joint venture company—Zhejiang Hydrogen One Energy Technology Co., This energy generation can be fully carbon-neutral when using renewable methanol. Element 1 L/M-Series Hydrogen Generator.

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Nations agree on global, legally binding treaty on mercury emissions: Minamata Convention on Mercury

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At the conclusion of the International Negotiating Committee on Mercury ( INC5 ) meeting in Geneva ( earlier post ), nations agreed on a global, legally-binding treaty to prevent mercury emissions and releases. From Power Stations to Cement Factories. Waste incineration and cement clinker facilities are also on the list.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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Yet, E-15 has been shown to adversely affect engines in non-road products and later model year vehicles, cause emission failures and increase air pollution due to misfueling, the group says. —Kris Kiser, Executive Vice President of The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, speaking on behalf of the Engine Products Group.

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FuelCell Energy and Fraunhofer IKTS partner to develop European market for baseload distributed generation with stationary fuel cell power plants

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FuelCell Energy, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding with Fraunhofer IKTS (Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems) to form a German-based joint venture to develop the market in Europe for Direct FuelCell (DFC) stationary power plants. Additional incentives are available that are specific to fuel cell power generation.

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Road-legal Fuel Cell Black Cabs make first appearance on London’s roads

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Fuel Cell Black Cabs are on the roads of London for the first time since being awarded Road Legal status by the UK Vehicle Certification Authority (VCA). Affordable and low polluting cabs are within our grasp and I urge manufacturers to accelerate efforts to produce them. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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