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Toyota secures funding to develop hydrogen fuel cell version of its Hilux pickup in the UK
A Toyota logo displayed on a vehicle in Poland. The Japanese automotive giant started working on the development of fuel cell vehicles back in 1992. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images LONDON — A consortium led by automotive giant Toyota will receive millions in funding to develop a hydrogen fuel cell pickup truck in […]
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Rolls-Royce uses hydrogen produced with wind and tidal power to test jet engine
LONDON — Plans to reduce the significant environmental effects of aviation took a step forward this week after Rolls-Royce and easyJet said they had carried out the ground test of a jet engine that used hydrogen produced from tidal and wind power. In a statement this week, aerospace giant Rolls-Royce — not to be confused […]
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Renault wants to use water from depths of 4,000 meters to supply heat to an old production plant
A Renault logo photographed in Bavaria, Germany. The French automotive giant says it’s targeting carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. Igor Golovniov/Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The Renault Group is working with French utility Engie on the development of a geothermal energy project at the automaker’s Douai facility, with […]
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Two companies have luxury trains called the ‘Orient Express.’ Here are the differences
The “Orient Express” has been called the “king of trains” and the “train of kings.” Royalty, writers, actors and spies have ridden the original route between Paris and Istanbul, which started in the late 19th century. Author Agatha Christie described the Orient Express as “the train of my dreams.” She set a bestselling murder mystery […]
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Inflation forces mom and pop restaurants and chains like McDonald’s to lean on their strengths
Customers at a McDonald’s restaurant Scott Mlyn | CNBC As the restaurant industry battles inflation, the large size of chains and their access to cash gives them the upper hand, but independents have advantages of their own when managing higher costs. Feeling the pressure on their budgets, consumers have been cutting back on their restaurant […]
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Chook flu is threatening British meals staples, from the English breakfast to Christmas meal
Egg shortages could be on the cards as avian flu sweeps by Europe. Sam Mellish / Contributor / Getty Illustrations or photos LONDON — The basic English fry-up and traditional Christmas turkey meal could be under risk as Britain bargains with the impact of soaring scenarios of avian flu. Fried, poached, scrambled and boiled eggs […]
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‘Vaccination-style’ intervention essential to clear up power disaster, British isles power boss suggests
Gas rates have soared to record ranges in excess of the last calendar year as better international need has been intensified in Europe. Sean Gladwell | Second | Getty Visuals LISBON, Portugal — The U.K. should embark on a “vaccination-style” exertion to address surging electricity prices and protect against upcoming power crises from occurring, in […]
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UBS suggests disinflation is on the way — and shares 8 world wide stocks to participate in it
Soon after a calendar year of double-digit inflation in numerous countries, UBS is now forecasting “sharp” disinflation in 2023. The Swiss financial investment lender states weak expansion together with “mechanical” indicators, this sort of as easing provide chain bottlenecks and mounting goods inventories, will lessen the inflation rate future calendar year — also recognized as […]
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UK’s first large-scale lithium refinery chooses location as race for ‘white gold’ intensifies
A lithium-ion battery photographed at a Volkswagen facility in Germany. Lithium-ion batteries are crucial components in electric vehicles. Jan Woitas | Picture Alliance | Getty Images LONDON — A facility described as the U.K.’s “first large-scale lithium refinery” will be located in the north of England, with those behind the project hoping its output will […]
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Globe leaders insist Russia’s war in Ukraine will have to be a reason to act even more rapidly on climate
“We will not sacrifice our local climate commitments below the strength risk from Russia and therefore all of the commitments made by nations need to be held,” French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned from Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Visuals SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — Globe leaders took to the phase on […]
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