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Nissan and Waseda University testing jointly developed recycling process for electrified vehicle motors

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

and Waseda University have started testing in Japan of a jointly developed recycling process that efficiently recovers high-purity rare-earth compounds from electrified vehicle motor magnets. Most motors in electrified vehicles use neodymium magnets, which contain scarce rare-earth metals such as neodymium and dysprosium.

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Carbon emissions from generating electricity for electric vehicles vary greatly across the individual US states

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MAY 1, 2023

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. However, the emissions of electric vehicles depend greatly on the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. 4 Hawaii 137.1

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Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for carbon fiber from autos

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, has developed a new technology for recycling carbon fiber plastic compounds together with the National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College and Tokyo University of Science. Thus, these carbon fiber compounds present in vehicles for weight reduction.

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Researchers use carbon-based anodes with “bumpy” surfaces for Li-ion batteries that last longer in extreme cold

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JUNE 10, 2022

The resulting 12-sided carbon nanospheres had “bumpy” surfaces that demonstrated excellent electrical charge transfer capabilities. The resulting 12-sided carbon nanospheres had bumpy surfaces that demonstrated excellent electrical charge transfer capabilities. An open-access paper on the work is published in ACS Central Science.

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Vulcan to collaborate with DuPont on Zero Carbon Lithium extraction process

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FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Vulcan Energy Resources will collaborate with DuPont Water Solutions,a leader in water filtration and purification, to test and to scale up Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) solutions for Vulcan’s Zero Carbon Lithium extraction process. Earlier post.). Francis Wedin, Managing Director. Stringfellow and Patrick F.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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MARCH 30, 2022

Danish Minister for Transport Trine Bramsen, Aalborg municipal government representatives, and European media were invited to witness the first test runs of Geely methanol vehicles on Danish roads and visit the e-methanol production facility at Aalborg University.

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Carbon nanomembrane prevents dendrite formation in Li-metal batteries, doubles lifetime

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JUNE 22, 2021

The energy density of traditional lithium-ion batteries is approaching a saturation point that cannot meet the demands of the future—in electric vehicles, for example. nm) carbon nanomembrane (CNM) which contains sub-nanometer sized pores as an interlayer to regulate the mass transport of Li-ions is demonstrated.

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MTU carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cell (CSSFC) delivers enhanced power density at lower operating temperatures

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APRIL 9, 2023

Now, researchers at Michigan Technological University have demonstrated a carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cell (CSSFC) in which in situ generation of superstructured carbonate in the porous samarium-doped ceria layer creates a unique electrolyte with ultrahigh ionic conductivity of 0.17 S⋅cm −1 at 550 °C. . … 2208750119

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Researchers use melamine to create effective, low-cost carbon capture; potential tailpipe application

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Using an inexpensive polymer called melamine, researchers from UC Berkeley, Texas A&M and Stanford have created a cheap, easy and energy-efficient way to capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks. We distinguished ammonium carbamate pairs and a mix of ammonium carbamate and carbamic acid during carbon dioxide chemisorption.

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ORNL, University of Toledo to collaborate on advanced materials, manufacturing research for vehicle applications

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OCTOBER 12, 2019

The US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Toledo have entered into a memorandum of understanding for collaborative research into the advanced design and manufacturing of high-strength, intelligent, lightweight materials for use by the automotive sector.

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Constellium to lead £10M CirConAl project to develop lower carbon, lower cost recycled aluminum alloys with automakers and suppliers

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Constellium SE is leading a new consortium of automakers and suppliers to develop lower carbon, lower cost aluminum extrusion alloys. CirConAl is part of joint government and industry support for projects to build an end-to-end supply chain for zero-emissions vehicles in the UK.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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JUNE 23, 2023

Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. This extra vehicle travel increases estimated congestion, crash risk, and noise externalities by 2–3% (2–3¢ per trip). —Mohan et al. Mohan et al.

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U Mich, Ford lifecycle study of carbon footprint of last-mile and final-50-feet delivery with automated vehicles and robots

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AUGUST 19, 2021

However, there hasn’t been an assessment of how robots and automated vehicles impact the already energy-intensive process of transporting packages from local distribution centers to customers’ front doors. In each scenario, they calculated the greenhouse gas emissions, or the carbon footprint, for each package delivered.

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A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Diesel cars are a popular choice for those looking to buy a used vehicle in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. To reduce emissions, diesel vehicles use filters that catch exhaust particles and other contaminants. A carbon-based particulate filter Diesel engines produce more polluting particulate matter than gas engines. dollars.

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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

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MARCH 5, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. —first author and Center for Sustainable Systems Research Specialist Max Woody.

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NASEM announces provisional committee for new study on life cycle analyses of low-carbon fuels

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MAY 1, 2021

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s (NASEM’s) Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology (BEST) announced the provisional committee for a new consensus study, Current Methods for Life Cycle Analyses of Low Carbon Transportation Fuels in the United States. Dunn, PhD, Northwestern University. Jennifer B.

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Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Driven by rising natural gas and oil consumption, levels of CO 2 are expected to hit 37 billion metric tons this year, according to new estimates from the Global Carbon Project (GCP), an initiative led by Stanford University scientist Rob Jackson. and China account for more than half of all carbon dioxide emissions globally.

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EPA awards $6.6M to universities for black carbon research

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OCTOBER 18, 2011

million in grants to eight universities in support of black carbon research. Black carbon is the sooty black material emitted from diesel-powered engines and vehicles, industries like brick kilns and coke ovens, traditional cookstoves, and other sources that burn fossil fuels or biomass.

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University Of Georgia purchases 20 Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain

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APRIL 4, 2019

The University of Georgia has placed an order for twenty Proterra 40? The University of Georgia offers free rides for students, faculty and visitors with an average daily ridership of about 40,000. With this order, the University of Georgia joins colleges and universities nationwide that are moving to battery-electric campus buses.

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FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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MARCH 4, 2021

home of the world’s largest cargo airline, has set a goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040. To help reach this goal, FedEx is designating more than $2 billion of initial investment in three key areas: vehicle electrification; sustainable energy; and carbon sequestration. Natural Carbon Sequestration.

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CalEPA contracting with University of California for studies on vehicle emissions and fossil fuel demand and supply

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The study is to include, but not be limited to, strategies for reducing vehicle miles traveled, including increasing transit ridership. Study 2: Identify strategies to decrease demand and supply of fossil fuels, while managing the decline of fossil fuel use in a way that is economically responsible and sustainable.

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CalEPA to hold public workshop on new strategies to achieve carbon neutrality in transportation; vehicles and fuels

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 California State Budget authorizes $3 million for two studies focused on the state’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. Study 1 - Identify strategies to significantly reduce emissions from vehicles and to achieve carbon neutrality in that sector. According to the text authorizing the studies: Vehicles.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. —McCollum et al.

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Rice University study of lung cells suggests anthropogenic carbon nanotubes are common pollutants

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

Rice University scientists, working with colleagues in France, have detected the presence of anthropogenic carbon nanotubes (CBTs) in cells extracted from the airways of Parisian children under routine treatment for asthma. Carbon nanotubes and carbon nanoparticles (a) in vehicle exhaust and (b) inside a lung cell vacuole.

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DOE awards $2M to Ohio University to develop products for energy storage and motors from coal waste

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MARCH 3, 2023

The Department of Energy (DOE) is funding six research and development projects that will repurpose domestic coal resources for high-value graphitic products and carbon-metal composites that can be employed in clean energy technologies. Understanding ultra-conductive carbon metal composite wire for electric motors. Earlier post.)

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Bath University and SAIC Motor team up to investigate gasoline particulate filter performance

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The University of Bath and SAIC Motor UK Technical Centre are collaborating on a project to identify the most efficient conditions for the optimum performance of gasoline particulate filters (GPFs), to help minimize vehicle impact on the environment.

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Lifetime carbon emissions for EVs is much lower than previously suggested: Study highlights errors

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Lifetime carbon emissions of electric cars are much lower than previously suggested, according to a new study from the Eindhoven University of Technology. First reported by Der Spiegel, the study also takes aim at previous studies claiming electric cars have higher overall emissions than internal-combustion vehicles.

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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

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JULY 26, 2023

Hyundai Motor Group announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU). This is the first time that a research facility specializing in electric vehicle (EV) batteries has been built within Seoul National University. million EVs by 2030. million EVs by 2030.

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Study links carbon fiber microstructure to Li insertion mechanism in structural batteries

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Carbon fibers have already beeen demonstrated as high-capacity Li-ion battery anodes, opening the way for their use as structural electrodes—i.e., This is why the IM CFs with a lithiation mechanism reminiscent of disordered carbons outperform the HM CF with its larger crystallites highly oriented along the fibre direction.

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BMW-led Car2Car project seeks to improve quality of secondary raw materials from recycled vehicles

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APRIL 21, 2023

The company is working with representatives from the recycling industry, commodity processors and academia to work on ways of improving the quality of secondary raw materials obtained from recycling end-of-life vehicles. Rethinking how materials are recovered from vehicles at the end of their product life cycle is also of key importance.

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Chalmers study: ban on sales of fossil-fuel cars greatly reduces lifecycle GHG mainly due to tailpipe emissions; risk of carbon leakage in manufacturing

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MAY 28, 2021

If a ban were introduced on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a significant reduction in lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions primarily due to reduced tailpipe CO 2 emissions, according to a new lifecycle study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

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NJEDA expanding EV incentive program with $45M more for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

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JULY 20, 2022

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is expanding the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP) to support businesses and institutions statewide that are purchasing new, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles operating in New Jersey. Vouchers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Peking University team develops method for modeling historical global black carbon emissions from motor vehicles with reduced uncertainty

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JANUARY 7, 2012

Geographical distributions of global BC emissions from motor vehicles in 1976 (A) and 2006 (B). Researchers at Peking University have developed a new methodology to model black carbon (BC) emissions from diesel and gasoline motor vehicles. It was predicted that global BC emissions from motor vehicles might reach 1,025?1,754

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Umicore signs long-term agreement with Terrafame for supply of sustainable low-carbon nickel sulfate

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

for the supply of low-carbon, sustainable high-grade nickel sulfate. Dr. Matthias Finkbeiner, Technical University of Berlin, found that the carbon footprint of Terrafame’s nickel sulfate is 1.75 Matthias Finkbeiner, Technical University of Berlin, found that the carbon footprint of Terrafame’s nickel sulfate is 1.75

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Swedish researchers explore use of carbon fiber as active electrode in structural battery for electric vehicles

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JUNE 5, 2014

Woven carbon fiber can act as an electrode for lithium ion batteries. Researchers in Sweden are exploring the use of carbon fiber as an active electrode in a multifunctional structural Li-ion battery in an electric car; i.e., electrical storage is incorporated into the body of the car. Photo: Peter Larsson) Click to enlarge.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Gregory Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan.

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Black carbon linked to increased cardiovascular risk; exacerbated by co-exposure to motor vehicle emissions

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Black carbon (BC) from incomplete biomass and fossil fuel combustion is the most strongly light-absorbing component of particulate matter (PM) air pollution and a major climate-forcing emission. Baumgartner and her colleagues measured the daily exposure to different types of air pollutants, including black carbon, in 280 women (mean age 51.9

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SoCalGas, partners developing technology to make carbon fiber during hydrogen production from methane; reducing the cost of H2 and cutting GHG

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JANUARY 5, 2018

(SoCalGas) is partnering with a development team to advance a new process that converts natural gas to hydrogen, carbon fiber, and carbon nanotubes. The technology commercialization team includes SoCalGas, C4, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and West Virginia University (WVU).

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Volkswagen and Stanford University develop modified ALD process to increase Pt/C fuel cell catalyst efficiency, improve durability

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Volkswagen and Stanford University have developed in partnership a new catalyst production process to reduce the comparatively high cost of automotive fuel cell technology. The material is conventionally distributed as particles on carbon powder. —Xu et al. As a result, two-dimensional growth of Pt nanoparticles can be realized.

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ARPA-E awarding ~$14.4M to four projects for production of hydrogen and carbon products from methane

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

These project teams will pursue methods to create high-value carbon and hydrogen from methane (four projects, $14.4 The methane cohort teams will focus on industrially scalable ways to produce high quality carbon and hydrogen. The methane cohort awards: Rice University. Nanocomp Technologies, Inc.

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UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

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JUNE 8, 2023

In a recent open-access paper published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology , researchers from the University of York report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid account for a larger fraction of real-world vehicle emissions than previous estimates have suggested. Cliff et al. —Cliff et al. Resources Samuel J.

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Nissan & Waseda University in Japan Testing Jointly Developed Recycling Process for Electrified vehicle motors

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

New process efficiently recovers high-purity rare-earth compounds from motor magnets, practical application targeted for mid-2020s toward carbon neutral goal YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., The testing […].

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London study finds taxi drivers face highest levels of black carbon compared to other professional drivers

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Professional drivers working in congested cities are exposed to black carbon levels that are on average a third higher than would be experienced at a busy roadside, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. micrograms of black carbon per cubic metre of air (?g/m —Shanon Lim.

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U Delaware team demonstrates efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for vehicles

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AUGUST 25, 2019

Researchers at the University of Delaware have demonstrated a direct ammonia fuel cell (DAFC) prototype with a peak power density of 135 mW cm ?2. Source-to-tank cost comparison of carbon-neutral transportation fuels. Source-to-tank cost comparison of carbon-neutral transportation fuels. Zhao et al. Zhao et al. Zhao, Yun et al.

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Nissan and Waseda University testing jointly developed recycling process for electrified vehicle motors

Carbon emissions from generating electricity for electric vehicles vary greatly across the individual US states

Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for carbon fiber from autos

Researchers use carbon-based anodes with “bumpy” surfaces for Li-ion batteries that last longer in extreme cold

Vulcan to collaborate with DuPont on Zero Carbon Lithium extraction process

Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

Carbon nanomembrane prevents dendrite formation in Li-metal batteries, doubles lifetime

MTU carbonate-superstructured solid fuel cell (CSSFC) delivers enhanced power density at lower operating temperatures

Researchers use melamine to create effective, low-cost carbon capture; potential tailpipe application

ORNL, University of Toledo to collaborate on advanced materials, manufacturing research for vehicle applications

Constellium to lead £10M CirConAl project to develop lower carbon, lower cost recycled aluminum alloys with automakers and suppliers

Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

U Mich, Ford lifecycle study of carbon footprint of last-mile and final-50-feet delivery with automated vehicles and robots

A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles

NASEM announces provisional committee for new study on life cycle analyses of low-carbon fuels

Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

EPA awards $6.6M to universities for black carbon research

University Of Georgia purchases 20 Proterra 40' Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain

FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

CalEPA contracting with University of California for studies on vehicle emissions and fossil fuel demand and supply

CalEPA to hold public workshop on new strategies to achieve carbon neutrality in transportation; vehicles and fuels

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

Rice University study of lung cells suggests anthropogenic carbon nanotubes are common pollutants

DOE awards $2M to Ohio University to develop products for energy storage and motors from coal waste

Bath University and SAIC Motor team up to investigate gasoline particulate filter performance

Lifetime carbon emissions for EVs is much lower than previously suggested: Study highlights errors

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

Study links carbon fiber microstructure to Li insertion mechanism in structural batteries

BMW-led Car2Car project seeks to improve quality of secondary raw materials from recycled vehicles

Chalmers study: ban on sales of fossil-fuel cars greatly reduces lifecycle GHG mainly due to tailpipe emissions; risk of carbon leakage in manufacturing

NJEDA expanding EV incentive program with $45M more for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Peking University team develops method for modeling historical global black carbon emissions from motor vehicles with reduced uncertainty

Umicore signs long-term agreement with Terrafame for supply of sustainable low-carbon nickel sulfate

Swedish researchers explore use of carbon fiber as active electrode in structural battery for electric vehicles

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Black carbon linked to increased cardiovascular risk; exacerbated by co-exposure to motor vehicle emissions

SoCalGas, partners developing technology to make carbon fiber during hydrogen production from methane; reducing the cost of H2 and cutting GHG

Volkswagen and Stanford University develop modified ALD process to increase Pt/C fuel cell catalyst efficiency, improve durability

ARPA-E awarding ~$14.4M to four projects for production of hydrogen and carbon products from methane

UK researchers report that alcohols in windshield washer fluid are major unreported source of VOCs emissions from cars, including EVs

Nissan & Waseda University in Japan Testing Jointly Developed Recycling Process for Electrified vehicle motors

London study finds taxi drivers face highest levels of black carbon compared to other professional drivers

U Delaware team demonstrates efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for vehicles

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