Clean air in transportation

Creating clean air solutions for shipping and vehicles, while promoting public transportation and bicycles in urban areas to reduce traffic congestion and pollution

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that air pollution contributes to seven million premature deaths every year, and around 80 per cent of people living in urban areas are exposed to air pollution levels exceeding recommended limits. Transportation is a major source of air pollution, particularly in the growing cities, and measures must be taken to limit the negative consequences to public health. Denmark is leading the way in creating clean air solutions for shipping and vehicles while promoting public transportation and bicycles in urban areas to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

We invite you to explore solutions related to clean air in more depth below, find potential partners, catch up on the latest related news and discover real-life case examples of how clean air solutions can help solve your environmental issues.

Connect with us: Maja Østergaard, Project Manager, [email protected]

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CPHSense: A new way to measure hyper-local air quality

The Copenhagen Sense (CPH Sense) offers the most versatile environmental Sensing as a Service solution for emissions monitoring and reporting.

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Contribution of Tram Abrasion Emissions to PM10 Concentrations in Berlin

Together with the TROPOS institute we investigate the contribution of tram abrasions to fine particle air pollution. Currently this data is taken from goods and passenger trains, however this methodology produces very large contributions of tram abrasions. The output of this project will be used to inform engineers, consultants and policy makers about the potential impacts of tram abrasion on air quality.

November 27, 2020

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Blue World Technologies invites smaller investors to join green tech adventure

Blue World Technologies is currently in the subscription phase with investors and has received commitments of more than 3 mEUR from European investors. Several of the investors have a history of investing in fuel cell technology. Smaller investors are also invited to join this unique investment opportunity. As the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading around the […]

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On the very top of Denmark, they aim for top air quality!

On the very top of Denmark they make wise decisions. For the environment, for their vast number of valued tourists, and the town’s citizens.
October 08, 2020

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Jet fuel from surplus straw could supply half of Danish aviation

New research by the Technical University of Denmark shows a great potential in converting straw into biogas, bioethanol or green jet fuel. According to the research, an estimated two million tonnes of straw can be converted into 433,000 tonnes of jet fuel, corresponding to nearly half the fuel consumption in the Danish aviation sector.
October 08, 2020

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Blue World Technologies is starting production

The methanol fuel cell developer and manufacturer, Blue World Technologies, is starting a limited production which is the first step in commercialising their fuel cell technology. It is two years ago that Blue World Technologies was founded in October 2018. In these two years, the company has concentrated on optimising the production processes working towards […]
September 23, 2020

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Blue World Technologies addresses emerging market: The future of climate-neutral heavy-duty

Blue World Technologies addresses the heavy-duty market based on market demand and a solid technology match, where the methanol fuel cell technology can contribute to the decarbonisation of a sector where direct electrification alone is not possible. Electrification of road transport is gaining momentum as a solution for long-term decarbonisation of the global transportation sector […]
July 20, 2020

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Clean air is a matter of global health: Danish solutions are ready at hand to reduce ambient air pollution worldwide

Ambient air pollution is a rising global health challenge causing premature deaths of millions each year as well as representing a very high cost to societies globally. So what can be done to stop this development? Luckily, many solutions to help us tackle air pollution in different sectors already exist. Some of these are highlighted in State of Green’s new clean air white paper.

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iEV Z

Introducing the iEV Z, due to be produced in Denmark, is an innovation that will lead to a sustainable integrated transportation system that will change the way our cities function. The iEV Z is an intelligent electric vehicle that possesses a futuristic robotic body platform that is designed to change size based on your needs.

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Re-build the monument

Iconic Maastunnel equipped with innovative NOVENCO jet fans
December 10, 2019

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New fleet of electric buses in Copenhagen as two central bus routes go green

Noise and emissions from the buses on lines 2A and 18 in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg have ended as 48 electric buses took over the routes this weekend.

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Chinese EV manufacturer is going for liquid fuel with zero harmful emissions

With a worldwide focus on reducing CO2 emitted into the atmosphere and eliminating harmful particle emission from the automotive industry, AIWAYS, a Shanghai-based personal mobility provider, has teamed up with the Danish developer and manufacturer of high-temperature methanol fuel cells, Blue World Technologies. The collaboration is based on AIWAYS’ overall goal to create the next generation of sustainable vehicles.

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The methanol fuel cell system

Worldwide, the climate is changing mainly due to too much CO2 emitted into the atmosphere. At the same time, 91% of the world’s population lives in places where air pollution exceeds WHO guideline limits resulting in 4.2 million premature deaths each year.
September 18, 2019

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Funding offered to partnerships focused on sustainable development

The next application round for P4G funding to partnerships with a sustainable business model is open. Funding of between USD 100,000 to USD 1,000,000 is available to either partnerships with a start-up or a scale-up concept.
June 24, 2019

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New Danish cycling platform aims to inspire cities across the world

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Cycling Embassy of Denmark (CED) proudly announce the launch of a new online cycling knowledge-sharing platform.
June 20, 2019

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Reducing air pollution from cruise ships in the Port of Copenhagen

The City of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Malmö Port and CPH City & Port Development have entered into a cooperation to get more green solutions in the Port of Copenhagen and to limit emissions from cruise ships. The first step is the design of an onshore power supply in the North Harbour.

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CMA/ ICE & DUST AWAY – eco labelled de-icer and dust suppressor in one

Stockholm Municipality is a pioneer in a very important shift from conventional deicing and dust suppression products to the eco-labeled product – CMA / ICE & DUST-AWAY.

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Bus Rapid Transit System in the city of Aalborg to decrease private car use

A BRT is in development to connect the city while addressing congestion and a growing population

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The Bicycle Skyway in Xiamen, China

Bringing biking back to the people of Xiamen Xiamen Bicycle Skyway solves a pragmatic transport-related problem, accommodates the needs of the many and promotes bicycling. Xiamen Bicycle Skyway is the world’s longest bicycle bridge and China’s first suspended bicycle path on raised platforms. It is a safe and joyful experience to the citizens in Xiamen […]

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Measures to improve air quality

Transportation and mobility in cities have consequences. If we are to maintain an acceptable urban environment as traffic increases, we need to pay attention to the quality of the air. This means gathering and analysing environmental statistics and quantifying traffic-related pollution in order to influence driving behaviour and make better informed transport choices.

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From Dirty Waste to Clean Fuel

Haldor Topsoe has developed a technology that converts waste products into the clean fuel DME. The preferred fuel In the early 90’s, Topsoe researchers discovered that dimethyl ether (DME ) can be used as a fuel. DME has high energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact. The exhaust from vehicles running on DME is very clean, because the level […]

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