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MARCH 18, 2017

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were flat for a third straight year in 2016 even as the global economy grew, according to the International Energy Agency. The biggest drop came from the United States, where carbon dioxide emissions fell 3%, or 160 million tonnes, while the economy grew by 1.6%.

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AUGUST 24, 2017

The benefit to the climate of using biofuels as a substitute for fossil fuels has been sharply contested for years; much of the disagreement is based on the assumptions underlying the carbon accounting in the lifecycle analysis. earlier post ). The analysis presented by DeCicco et al. relies on three key assertions. —De Kleine et.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

This analysis builds on a previous comprehensive life cycle analysis, updating that study’s 2016 assumptions and methods. Reflecting increased research interest in synthetic liquid fuels produced using renewable low-carbon electricity and CO 2 sources, e-fuels were added to the potential future fuel technologies that are evaluated.

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MARCH 22, 2022

Clean methanol from green and renewable sources is the most realistic and effective path to reducing emissions and achieving carbon neutrality. In the future, Geely Holding methanol vehicles will undergo EU certification and be promoted to other European markets in support of accelerating the goal of reaching carbon neutrality.

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JUNE 12, 2015

Ford will return to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar ( earlier post ) to compete in the LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50 th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory. Ford GT is company’s showcase for aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction, along with the new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6.

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JANUARY 31, 2021

Yu Jianfeng, chairman of CNNC, said that the corporation will accelerate the progress of mass constructing Hualong One reactors and developing new series technologies in a bid to promote the Hualong One to export and achieve the target of carbon neutrality. million tons and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 105.44

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

The powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) was named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. To be eligible, a new or significantly improved engine or propulsion system must be on sale in a production vehicle during the first quarter of 2016, with a base price capped at $61,000. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter)

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AUGUST 21, 2020

The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel ( SAF Coalition ) released a new informational guide detailing how industry leaders can incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their operations and accelerate the adoption of low-carbon fuels, while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Global emissions of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels have risen again after a three year hiatus, according to new analysis from the Global Carbon Project ( GCP ). Emissions of CO 2 from fossil fuels and industry did not change from 2014 to 2016, yet there was a record increase in CO 2 concentration in the atmosphere.

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MARCH 17, 2017

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff is considering including alternative jet fuel (AJF) in the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). In 2009, the ARB approved the LCFS regulation to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuel used in California by at least 10% by 2020 from a 2010 baseline.

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APRIL 16, 2014

The Audi Group has calculated its corporate carbon footprint and is the first premium automobile manufacturer to be certified according to the international standard ISO 14064. As the DEKRA experts confirm, the corporate carbon footprint of the Audi Group worldwide amounts to 57 million tons of CO 2 equivalent (CO 2 e) each year.

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MAY 3, 2013

CFM International has completed design freeze for the advanced LEAP-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for the Boeing 737 MAX, paving the way for the first full engine to test in mid-2014. The LEAP-1B is on schedule for CFM flight testing in 2015 and engine certification in 2016. The 737 MAX is scheduled to enter service in 2017.

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APRIL 2, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. All new for the 2016 model is a 1.6-liter The 2016 Optima offers a long list of available technologies across the various trim levels. Two powerplants carry over from the previous generation, the 2.4-liter

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JUNE 15, 2023

SAF produced from Honeywell’s Ecofining technology is certified for use according to international standards. Honeywell helped pioneer SAF production with its Ecofining process, which has been used to produce SAF commercially since 2016.v It will help bp achieve its aim to supply 20% of the SAF market globally by 2030.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

A team at Sun Yat-sen University in China has developed new high-performance, stable cathode for Li-S batteries consisting of a 3D activated carbon fiber matrix (ACFC) and sulfur. For the composite cathodes with 3D conductive framework, however, the continuous carbon fibers act as high-speed electron pathway. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 29, 2022

It is needed for fuel cells and hydrogen engines, for the production of synthetic drop-in fuels and for industrial processes that currently use hydrogen that is not created in a carbon neutral process. Consequently, high-performance electrolyzers are a key component of any hydrogen system.

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MAY 30, 2019

According to the EEA’s Annual European Union greenhouse gas inventory 1990-2017 and inventory report 2019 , total greenhouse gas emissions (including international aviation) rose by 0.7% in 2017 compared with 2016. These official data confirm the preliminary estimates published by the EEA in October 2018.

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JUNE 13, 2013

Each colored stacked bar represents credits generated via low carbon fuels; the red line represents the deficits from forecasted CARBOB and ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) consumption. The LCFS requires a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity (in gCO 2 e/MJ) of transportation fuels by 2020, as measured on a lifecycle basis.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Skeleton Technologies , an energy-storage start-up located in Tartu, Estonia, was recently awarded a US patent ( #7,803,345 ) on its nanoporous carbon powder supercapacitor material. Low internal resistance of the nanostructured material raises the power density. million by 2016, with cumulative revenue of $901.3

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JANUARY 23, 2019

Gevo has signed on to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a group of eight airlines and certain fuel producers to work cooperatively on expanding the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Gevo’s ATJ has been used to power commercial flights since 2016. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 24, 2020

Norway-based energy company Equinor has contracted with Eidesvik Offshore for the Viking Energy supply vessel, which is being retrofitted to make it capable of covering long distances fueled by carbon-free ammonia. Viking Energy may become the first supply vessel in the world covering long distances fueled by pure carbon-free ammonia.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

President Barack Obama’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9 The FY 2016 DOE Budget Request represents a 9% increase ($2.5 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 billion, the FY 2016 Budget Request provides $5.34 billion for the US Department of Energy (DOE). billion) above the FY 2015 enacted level. Within the $10.7

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APRIL 10, 2017

The authors recommended that ICAO stipulate a GHG reduction threshold in order for a given AJF to qualify under CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), and to include indirect emissions in its life-cycle accounting. Selected pathways for alternative jet fuel production. Adapted from Brooks et al.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish renewables group Iberdrola, and Italian partners Cinque International and Ancitel Energy and Environment, to upgrade Italy’s historic Apennine diesel railway with hydrogen trains.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Other specified actions for the state in the executive order include: Updating the 2016 Zero-Emission Vehicle Action plan to help expand private investment in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, particularly in low income and disadvantaged communities. million zero-emission vehicles to California by 2025.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2021

In pursuit of carbon neutrality across our product lifecycle by 2050, Nissan aims to electrify all new models launched in major markets by the early 2030s. Conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles demand power and performance from an engine under a wide range of speeds (RPMs) and loads. 2) with a multi-cylinder engine.

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Made from widely available domestic feedstocks and advanced refining technologies, energy-dense biofuels provide a pathway for low-carbon fuels that can lower greenhouse gas emissions throughout the transportation sector and accelerate the bioeconomy. per GGE, with lifecycle emissions reductions exceeding 80% over petroleum.

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DECEMBER 9, 2017

In 2016, about 57% of India’s steel was produced using electric-based methods—the second-highest proportion of electric-based steel production among major steel producers, behind only the United States, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). of 2016 production. of 2016 production.

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APRIL 3, 2012

The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched a new competition for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology to drive down costs by supporting practical experience in the design, construction and operation of commercial scale CCS ( CCS Commercialization Programme ) with £1 billion (US$1.6

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

The UN International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has agreed to recommend adoption of a final Resolution text on a new global market-based measure (GMBM) to control CO 2 emissions from international aviation. outside of the international aviation sector—using the concept of “emissions units”. degrees Celsius.

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

The report provides updated results on the continuous monitoring of the three main greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), methane (CH 4 ) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O). Emissions from international transport (aviation and shipping) contribute another 3% to the total global GHG emissions. In 2016, the EU’s CO 2 emissions were 20.8%

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), more than 750,000 EVs were sold worldwide last year, compared to 547,220 sold in 2015. DiDi acquired Uber China in August 2016. In 2016, DiDi’s main carpooling services reduced road carbon emission by 1.44 —Cheng Wei, founder and CEO of Didi Chuxing.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Volvo Buses will officially launch the plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The plug-in technology reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. Serial production is scheduled to commence early 2016. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 23, 2021

Global Energy Ventures Ltd was founded in late 2016 with its primary focus being the development of integrated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) marine transport solutions with the company’s construction ready CNG Optimum ship. The MOU has a term of four years. This greatly improves the safety of the tank.

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MAY 5, 2022

We have been actively investing in ambitious companies since 2016 and through our venture capital unit Porsche Ventures, we have gained a deep understanding of the venture capital world and are excited to lead this round. Our investment in Group14 is an important step for Porsche’s M&A activities. —Lutz Meschke.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

That’s a 43% reduction in carbon emissions per gallon of milk, a selling point that helped the company negotiate an exclusive supply agreement with the national grocery chain Kroger. Renewable natural gas production for transportation totaled 151 million gasoline gallon equivalents in 2017, up from 125M GGEs in 2016 and 90M GGEs in 2015.

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MAY 11, 2018

Alaska is also the leading US airline on the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index and has been ranked Nº 1 in fuel efficiency seven consecutive years by the International Council on Clean Transportation, an independent, nonprofit research organization.

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