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Clariant supplying SNG catalyst for methanation unit in Audi’s new “Power-to-Gas” plant

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Clariant, a global provider of specialty chemicals, has supplied a proprietary CO 2 -SNG (synthetic natural gas) catalyst for the methanation unit of Audi’s new power-to-gas facility in Werlte, Germany. The “e-gas plant” was started up in June this year and is part of Audi’s sustainability initiative. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen Group now planning 22M EVs in ten years; 70 new electric models by 2028

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Switch to renewable energy sources for power supply. In order to improve the CO 2 balance of vehicles throughout their lifecycle, for example, Volkswagen has already made a start on the supply chain. There is particularly significant potential as regards steel and aluminum supplies. billion) by 2023. Earlier post.).

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Has Major Implications for Automotive Sector

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As a major shipping corridor for the United States, losing access means supply chain bottlenecks. The port also handles farm and construction machinery, sugar, gypsum and coal, according to a Maryland government website. But coal, gasoline, construction materials, and a myriad of other items will likewise be impacted by the incident.

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S. Korean researchers develop new catalytic pathway for direct conversion of CO2 to liquid hydrocarbon fuels

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Proposed carbon capture and utilization (CCU) system based on catalytic CO 2 conversion to liquid hydrocarbon fuels with hydrogen supplied from solar water splitting. Source: Choi et al. Click to enlarge.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

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By some estimates, upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition. By some estimates , upwards to 80,000 auto workers and a similar number in the auto supply chain have already been laid off globally to support the EV transition.

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Hyundai: Prophecy is an “iconic silhouette of perfect proportions”

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The Korean automaker intends to supply almost 80,000 zero-emission vehicles to European consumers this year. Other reviewers are reminded of the first-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS Class, the Buick Aurora and Audi A7 Sportback. The car’s pixilated headlight design and gleaming coal-black paint make it look like a prop in a sci-fi flick.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Sorry, but electrics and electric power plants are so efficient that CO2 emissions are less than gassers even when the electricity comes from coal - and a lot of electricity doesnt come from coal. Well, the cheapest source is from steam reformed fossil fuels, and that process produces CO2, especially when that fossil fuel is coal.