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thyssenkrupp Steel, HKM and Port of Rotterdam jointly investigate setting up hydrogen supply chains

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German steel companies thyssenkrupp Steel and HKM and the Port of Rotterdam will jointly investigate setting up international supply chains for hydrogen. The Port of Rotterdam is already investigating the import of hydrogen from a large number of countries and regions all over the world.

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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Daimler AG and leading energy companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Berlin, with the participation of the German Minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, to evaluate and expand the setup of a hydrogen infrastructure in Germany to support the series production of fuel cell electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Study finds solo hybrid drivers in California HOV lanes amplify congestion, create up to $4,500 per car in adverse social costs annually

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The California law enabling single-occupant access to the HOV lanes was meant to stimulate sales for fuel-efficient, ultra low-emission vehicles, with the goals of reducing dependence on foreign oil and saving money at the gasoline pump. While adding a single hybrid to any HOV lane at 2 a.m.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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Oil and gas : ENI Refining and Marketing, Galp Energia, OMV Refining and Marketing GmbH, Shell Downstream Services International B.V., Electrolyzer companies: ELT Elektrolyse Technik, Hydrogenics, Hydrogen Technologies, Proton Energy Systems. Total Raffinage Marketing. Utilities : EnBW Baden-Wuerttemberg AG, Vattenfall.

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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

Veteran automakers, oil companies, and federal and state governments have been both the prime movers and obstacles to plug-in cars in the past and they remain so today. Energy Secretary Chu’s decision to defund hydrogen fuel cell vehicle programs was an unexpected and welcome decision. GM waxed hot and cold on the EV1.

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A hydrogen-powered electric truck is being built by Adani in partnership with Ashok Leyland and Ballard

Electric Vehicles India

Adani is partnering with Ashok Leyland and Ballard to develop a hydrogen-powered electric truck in India this year. Electrolysis is the process of using electricity to split water to produce hydrogen that can be used as fuel. This substance is called green hydrogen if it is produced by an electrolyzer that runs on renewable energy.

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50,000 Fleet Vehicles Ordered

Plug In Partners

clip) Another advantage is that plug-ins fit easily into the existing infrastructure, unlike cars fueled by hydrogen. should promise to order 50,000 fleet vehicles of the first viable plug-in hybrid — that would be just the stimulus the carmakers need. "This can be done right now. That's why people are so excited." Instead, the U.S.

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