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The Commission is boosting net-zero technologies to strengthen European industry and meet climate goals. It has launched €3.4 billion in calls for proposals for decarbonization, including EV batteries, and €1.2 billion for renewable hydrogen via the European Hydrogen Bank. These initiatives are funded by the Innovation Fund, using EU ETS revenues.
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