Press Releases

Large-scale test facility at TU Freiberg supplies 15,000 litres of synthetic fuel

The DeCarTrans project is further developing a process for producing synthetic fuel from methanol for the transport sector.

Wind in their sails: Research project brings cargo sailing up to date

Wind as the main propulsion for cargo shipping – before fossil energy fuels became standard, what was common 100 years ago could become relevant again for the future.

BMDV initiates funding call for the development of electricity-based fuels and advanced biofuels for maritime applications

3.4 million euro funding commitment for RePoSe e-fuel project

Research into sustainable PtL fuel production in the face of electricity fluctuations at Industriepark Höchst Frankfurt/Main

Mobile shore power: Study provides assistance for evaluation of potential in German ports

Commissioned by NOW, the study entitled: ‘Mobile shore power – technological possibilities and prerequisites‘ (Mobile Landstromversorgung – Technologische Möglichkeiten und Voraussetzungen (MoLa)), conducted by consultancies Hanseatic Transport Consultancy and MKO Marine Consulting, evaluates technological possibilities as well as prerequisites for the use of mobile shore power solutions in German ports. It should aid ports in switching to this climate-friendly technology option.

Overview and classification of alternative fuels: new NOW GmbH factsheet

The roll-out of alternative fuels is a necessary prerequisite for achieving climate objectives – particularly in air and maritime transport, but also in other areas, such as long-haul road freight.

More climate-friendly buses in public transport

Consortium presents the results of accompanying research on funding innovative drives in road public transport at the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI).