European Commission Proposes Ban on Diesel Trucks and Buses by 2040

European Commission Proposes Ban on Diesel Trucks and Buses by 2040

The European Commission is planning to propose a law that would ban the sale of new diesel-powered trucks and buses in Europe by 2040. To achieve this, they plan to focus almost exclusively on electric motors powered by batteries or fuel cells, rather than E-Fuels which could theoretically be used to power traditional combustion engines …

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Finding the Most Cost-Effective Way to Transport Green Hydrogen for Germany’s Climate Goals

Finding the Most Cost-Effective Way to Transport Green Hydrogen for Germany’s Climate Goals

Germany is looking to increase its production of hydrogen in order to meet its climate targets. The European Commission has proposed importing 10 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. Transporting hydrogen over long distances is complicated and costly, so companies must find the most economical way to do it. This article looks at …

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Introducing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: A Step Towards Greener European Imports

Introducing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: A Step Towards Greener European Imports

The European Parliament and EU Member States announced this Tuesday morning that they have adopted an unprecedented mechanism to green the European industrial imports by charging emissions related to their production. Commonly known as a “carbon tax at the borders”, this process will subject imports in several sectors (steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen) …

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The Promise and Perils of Hydrogen: Is the Miracle Molecule a Reality or Just a Pipe Dream?

The Promise and Perils of Hydrogen: Is the Miracle Molecule a Reality or Just a Pipe Dream?

Hydrogen is being touted as the miracle molecule that could revolutionize the way we produce and consume energy. Governments across the world are investing heavily in hydrogen-powered projects such as buses, cars, airplanes, factories and buildings. This is not a new concept, but it has seen a resurgence in popularity since 2020 due to the …

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The Race to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Planes: A Look at the Companies Making it Happen

The Race to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Planes: A Look at the Companies Making it Happen

This article discusses the efforts of various companies such as Airbus, MTU and H2Fly to develop passenger planes that are powered by hydrogen. The goal is to have a market-ready plane by 2035. H2Fly is working on a 40-seat Dornier with a 2000 km range that will be powered solely by hydrogen and could be …

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Berlin’s Mayor Signs Agreement for Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Marzahn

Berlin’s Mayor Signs Agreement for Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Marzahn

Berlin’s mayor, Franziska Giffey, was present at the signing of an agreement for a company to build a green hydrogen production plant in Marzahn. The Hamburg-based HH2E is planning to invest around 250 million euros in the project and it is estimated that up to 300,000 homes could be heated by the facility. Green hydrogen …

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A Race for the Skies: Companies Compete to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft

A Race for the Skies: Companies Compete to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft

The aviation industry is seen as a major contributor to climate change and needs to reduce emissions. Hydrogen is seen as a promising solution and development is progressing quickly. H2Fly, a Stuttgart based start-up, has been working on hydrogen-powered aircraft for years and plans to beat the industry giant Airbus in producing a market-ready passenger …

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The Race to Build the First Commercial Hydrogen-Powered Airplane: Baden-Württemberg is Leading the Charge

The Race to Build the First Commercial Hydrogen-Powered Airplane: Baden-Württemberg is Leading the Charge

The aviation industry is looking to reduce emissions and many believe that hydrogen may be the solution. A startup in Stuttgart, H2Fly, has been working on hydrogen-powered airplanes for years and plans to have a 40-seat plane with a range of 2000 kilometers powered solely by hydrogen ready by 2024. To help speed up the …

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Progress of Waterstoff-Powered Passenger Planes: A Race to the Skies

Progress of Waterstoff-Powered Passenger Planes: A Race to the Skies

The article discusses the progress of research into waterstoff-powered passenger planes. It mentions the work of Stuttgart start-up H2Fly and Airbus, who are both working on developing a market-ready waterstoff-powered plane by 2035. The Stuttgarter company plans to have a 40-seat aircraft with a range of 2000 kilometers powered by waterstoff ready for its maiden …

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Achieving Emissions-Free Air Travel: The Progress of Wasserstoffantrieb in Aviation

Achieving Emissions-Free Air Travel: The Progress of Wasserstoffantrieb in Aviation

The article discusses the progress of Wasserstoffantrieb, a type of engine powered by hydrogen, in the aviation industry. The Stuttgart-based start-up H2Fly is developing a 40-seat aircraft with 2000 km range that will be powered entirely by hydrogen and could take off as soon as 2025. Other companies such as ZeroAvia are also making progress …

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