The aviation industry has been under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, and the European Union has taken a significant step towards meeting its goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050 by reaching a provisional deal on RefuelEU Aviation rules.
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has partnered with AeroDelft, a student team at Delft University of Technology, to explore hydrogen-powered aviation.
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its first demonstrator vehicle for a hydrogen combustion engine, which is based on the off-road truck Unimog.
Spanish companies Nanogap and Tewer Engineering have joined forces to create HySun, a company that has developed a groundbreaking solution to produce renewable hydrogen without the use of electricity.
Green hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising technologies for decarbonizing the industry, and Spain is leading the way with several projects in development. One of the most promising is HyDeal Spain, a megaproject led by ArcelorMittal and Enagás, which affects the regions of Asturias and Castilla y León.
The AquaVentus Förderverein e.V. and the German Hydrogen Association e.V. recently signed a cooperation agreement to promote offshore wind-hydrogen production and pipeline transport in the North Sea.
Eternal Power, a Hamburg-based cleantech company, aims to become a leading manufacturer of green hydrogen.
The SPAETER Group, a steel trading company founded in 1875, has partnered with Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH to produce and deliver low carbon steel under the SALCOS – Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking program.
More than 60% of Sweden’s energy needs are met by renewable sources, primarily hydroelectricity (but also wind). It can also produce for a very low cost due to the year-round, vast availability of moving water. And that is the essential component for manufacturing affordable green hydrogen.
Switching to alternative drives is not cheap, despite government subsidies. But we have good news: Something is happening in the used car market! Slowly, models suitable for everyday use are becoming affordable. And by that, we don’t just mean small electric cars, but full-fledged models like the noble exotic Toyota Mirai of the first generation (until 2020).