Hamburg to Lead the Way in Phasing Out Petrol-Powered Taxis by 2025

Hamburg to Lead the Way in Phasing Out Petrol-Powered Taxis by 2025

Hamburg is set to become the first German state to phase out petrol-powered taxis by 2025, in a move that could save 25,000 tonnes of CO2 every year. Currently, 12% of Hamburg’s taxis are already electric or hydrogen-powered, and the transition is expected to save 2000 tonnes of CO2 annually. This change is being supported …

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Hamburg Leads the Way in Climate Protection: Phasing Out Combustion Engine Taxis by 2025

Hamburg Leads the Way in Climate Protection: Phasing Out Combustion Engine Taxis by 2025

Hamburg is set to become the first German state to phase out combustion engine taxis by 2025. This move is expected to save 25,000 tons of CO2 annually and has been welcomed by taxi industry representatives. The transition to electric and hydrogen-powered taxis is already underway, with 12% of Hamburg’s taxis currently running on clean …

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Hamburg Sets the Pace: Banning Petrol-Powered Taxis and Promoting Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles

Hamburg Sets the Pace: Banning Petrol-Powered Taxis and Promoting Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles

Hamburg is set to become the first German state to ban petrol-powered taxis from 2025. 12% of Hamburg’s taxis are already electric or hydrogen-powered, and the city is aiming to save 25,000 tonnes of CO2 each year by electrifying its entire fleet. The ‚Zukunftstaxi‘ project has been a success, with positive feedback from both business …

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Brandenburg’s Push for Climate-Neutral Production: Minister of Economics Pushes for 1000 Kilometer Hydrogen Transport Network

Brandenburg’s Push for Climate-Neutral Production: Minister of Economics Pushes for 1000 Kilometer Hydrogen Transport Network

Brandenburg’s Minister of Economics, Jörg Steinbach, is pushing for the quick construction of a 1000 kilometer long hydrogen transport network in order to make the state a leader in climate-neutral production. The network would start in 2030 with 687 kilometers and expand to 1102 kilometers by 2045. It would cost 1.2 billion euros and be …

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Hamburg Takes Bold Step Towards Climate Protection with Ban on Combustion Engine Taxis

Hamburg Takes Bold Step Towards Climate Protection with Ban on Combustion Engine Taxis

Hamburg has introduced a new Climate Protection Law which bans combustion engine taxis from its streets. Verkehrssenator Anjes Tjarks unveiled plans to accelerate the electrification of taxi fleets in the city, where 25 Toyota Mirai cars powered by hydrogen will be granted a concession. The Senator also announced that from 2025 onwards, only emissions-free vehicles …

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The European Parliament’s Proposal to Phase Out Wood as an Energy Source by 2030: An Interview with Dominik Bigge

The European Parliament’s Proposal to Phase Out Wood as an Energy Source by 2030: An Interview with Dominik Bigge

The European Parliament has proposed that wood loses its status as a renewable energy source by 2030. This could have implications for municipalities, industry and private households. We spoke to Dominik Bigge, Climate Protection Manager at the Forchheim District Office, to find out more about this potential shift from wood to hydrogen as an energy …

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Green Hydrogen: The Key to Decarbonizing the Economy and Securing Global Security

Green Hydrogen: The Key to Decarbonizing the Economy and Securing Global Security

Climate change is the biggest global security threat of our time and green hydrogen will play a key role in decarbonizing the economy. According to a recent study by Deloitte, the US will remain the most influential nation, only challenged by China, while Russia and the Middle East will lose importance for energy security. This …

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Successful Testing of Hydrogen Gas Storage in Underground Caverns in Etzel, Germany

Successful Testing of Hydrogen Gas Storage in Underground Caverns in Etzel, Germany

In Etzel (Landkreis Wittmund), Germany, a research project called H2CAST Etzel has been conducted to test the storage of hydrogen gas in underground caverns. For two months, several thousand normal cubic meters of hydrogen were stored in an underground test cavern to check its tightness. According to the operator Storag, the process was successful and …

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SFC Energy Reports Record Growth for 2022 and Expects Further Expansion in 2023

SFC Energy Reports Record Growth for 2022 and Expects Further Expansion in 2023

SFC Energy, a company based in Brunnthal, Germany has reported an increase in revenue from 64.3 million euros to 85.2 million euros for the year 2022. Additionally, their profits have increased from 6.2 million euros to 8.2 million euros on an adjusted basis and the order intake has risen from 89 million euros to 127 …

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