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The History Of US Nature Preservation Sheds Light On How To Better Promote Clean Technologies

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 30, 2024

It’s also common for people to use clean. continued] The post The History Of US Nature Preservation Sheds Light On How To Better Promote Clean Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica. Others get into it because they want the United States to be more energy independent.

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Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

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JULY 27, 2021

Minnesota has become the latest state to adopt California clean car standards; the new standards were finalized by a notice in the state register on Monday. The policy will implement two clean cars standards to reduce vehicle emissions. The rule only applies to new light- and medium-duty vehicles for sale in Minnesota.

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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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MAY 10, 2023

million to 10 industry-led projects to advance nuclear technologies, including two aimed at expanding clean hydrogen production with nuclear energy. Westinghouse Electric Company, Front-End Engineering Designs and Investigative Studies for Integrating Commercial Electrolysis Hydrogen Production with Selected Light-Water Reactors.

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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate.

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US DOE releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to evaluate supply chain security for clean energy technologies

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AUGUST 1, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its 2023 Critical Materials Assessment (2023 CMA), which evaluated materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains. The Assessment focuses on key materials with high risk of supply disruption that are integral to clean energy technologies.

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EPA finalizes MY 2027 heavy-duty truck NOx standards; first step in Clean Trucks Plan

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

The announcement is the first of three major actions being taken under EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan , announced in August 2021, which will move the US heavy-duty trucking fleet towards low-carbon and electric technologies. These revised standards will be proposed in combination with new standards for light-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond.

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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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FEBRUARY 28, 2023

—,Dr Joachim Post, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Purchasing and Supplier Network Landshut’s light metal foundry, the BMW Group’s only production facility for light metal casting in Europe, is among the most advanced, most sustainable foundries in the world.

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WEVC unveils WATT eCV1 electric light commercial vehicle platform; cell-to-chassis

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Watt Electric Vehicle Company ( WEVC ), a designer and manufacturer of low-to-medium volume EVs, both under its own brand and for third parties, revealed a lightweight and efficient chassis-cab product set to provide the foundation for next-generation electric light commercial vehicles.

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Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

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JUNE 23, 2020

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced the “ Clean Cars Nevada ” initiative, which will evaluate the adoption of new regulations to provide Nevadans with more choices for low and zero emission electric passenger cars and trucks at dealerships throughout the state beginning in 2024.

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TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on EV charging site for light-duty fleets near LAX

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AUGUST 10, 2023

TeraWatt Infrastructure hosted a groundbreaking event in Inglewood, California for a new charging site for light-duty fleets in the LA area. Last year, the state approved the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which mandates that all sales of new light-duty passenger vehicles in California must be zero emission by 2035.

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Volvo LIGHTS Project Clean Air Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology

EV Obssesion

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Electric Trucks & Vans Volvo Group North America Wins South Coast AQMD Clean Air Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology Dedicated to Making Electric Trucks a Reality: Volvo LIGHTS Project What Van? The post Volvo LIGHTS Project Clean Air Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology appeared first on EV Obsession.

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CALSTART launches California light-duty EV charging infrastructure incentives project; $30M first wave

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MARCH 29, 2023

CALSTART launched Communities in Charge , an incentives project funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, and supported in partnership with GRID Alternatives and Tetra Tech.

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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will initiate the process to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin considering the potential adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation implemented by the California Air Resources Board.

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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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Groupe Renault and Faurecia to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for light commercial vehicles

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FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Groupe Renault and Faurecia will collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles. Starting at the end of 2021, Faurecia will supply hydrogen storage systems for a first fleet of light commercial vehicles. —Mathias Miedreich, Executive Vice President of Faurecia Clean Mobility.

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Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The Volvo Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) Innovation Showcase, held at Volvo Trucks’ TEC Equipment dealership’s Fontana location, revealed the progress that has been achieved since the announcement of the Volvo LIGHTS project in late 2018. Earlier post.) Volvo Group contributed $36.7

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Tokyo Tech team demonstrates visible-light photoelectrochemical water-splitting with cobalt-enhanced TiO2

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have demonstrated the first visible-light photoelectrochemical system for water splitting using TiO 2 enhanced with cobalt. At the anode, water oxidation occurs, whereby O 2 is produced by drawing energy from light waves. high-energy light.

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Apex Clean Energy ordering 19 electrified F-series pickups from XL Fleet

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Apex Clean Energy has ordered 19 electrified Ford F-series pickup trucks from XL Fleet, including ten plug-in hybrid electric and nine hybrid electric systems for pickups in its service fleet, for delivery in the second quarter of 2021.

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Swedish Firm Clean Motion Is Adding The Re:volt Delivery Van To Its Line Of Light Electric 3-Wheeled Vehicles

CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Swedish company Clean Motion focuses on light, affordable electric 3-wheeled vehicles that are built to be as energy efficient as possible under their philosophy that aims to ensure that most of the energy is used to transport the goods rather than the vehicle itself.

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Hydrogen embrittlement in ferritic steels creates complications for clean energy storage, transportation

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OCTOBER 6, 2020

As the global energy market shifts from coal, petroleum fuel, and natural gas to more environmentally friendly primary energy sources, hydrogen is becoming a crucial pillar in the clean energy movement. The researchers highlighted several combinations of techniques and methods, including atom probe tomography (APT).

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DOE awards $125M to bring clean energy technologies to market

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JULY 21, 2021

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding a total of $125 million to support 110 clean energy technology projects (DE-FOA-0002381). The United States is currently lacking a consistent, state side magnesium alloy supply chain, critical to the energy infrastructure and light weighting strategy of the Department of Energy.

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DOE announces up to $6M to develop clean energy products from coal and coal wastes

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AUGUST 8, 2022

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced up to $6 million available ( DE-FOA-0002620 ) for research and development (R&D) projects that will repurpose domestic coal resources for products that can be employed in clean energy technologies such as batteries and advanced manufacturing.

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California ARB developing Clean Miles Standard for ridesharing companies

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JANUARY 30, 2019

With the enactment of SB 1014 ( earlier post )—the Clean Miles Standard and Incentive Program—the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is to develop and to implement new requirements for transportation network companies (TNCs)—i.e.,

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California ARB announces grant solicitation for Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Project

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AUGUST 24, 2019

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced a competitive grant solicitation for one or more grantees to implement the Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Project for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19. The current funding available for the FY 2018-19 Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Program is $10 million.

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Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group wins multiple hydrogen fueling station contracts in California and South Korea

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2022

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (CE&IG), a part of the Nikkiso Co., These stations, intended to be operational between Q4 2023 and Q2 2024, cover fueling stations for light-duty, heavy-duty, and transit fuel cell vehicles that need H35 and H70 dispensing.

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Virginia Legislature passes Clean Car Standards bill; to Governor for signing

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

With this rule, Virginia joins 14 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting clean car standards. This bill will go to Governor Northam’s desk to sign and enact into law.

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EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275K penalty

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

EPA found Clean Air Act violations at Tesla’s automobile manufacturing plant in Fremont, Calif. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Tesla Motors Inc. Under the settlement, Tesla agreed to pay a $275,000 penalty.

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ICCT makes recommendations for post-Euro 6 light duty vehicle emissions standards

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)—an independent nonprofit organization founded to provide unbiased research and technical and scientific analysis to environmental regulators—has pitched a paper into the pre-regulations mix. The main recommendations are: The report expands on the topics in the summary table.

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Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition Unexpectedly Turns Red For EV Incentives

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Germany’s traffic light coalition has abruptly given a red light to all remaining EV incentives, a year in advance of. continued] The post Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition Unexpectedly Turns Red For EV Incentives appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $95-million plan for critical clean transportation investments to expedite the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and help the state reach its climate, air quality and other goals. million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure. $30 The plan calls for: $32.7

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Electric Vehicles & Hybrids Surpass 16% of Total 2023 U.S. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Light-Duty Vehicle Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica. Combined sales of hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and battery electric vehicles (BEV) in the United States rose to 16.3%. continued] The post Electric Vehicles & Hybrids Surpass 16% of Total 2023 U.S.

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CARB approves Clean Miles Standard for TNCs

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2021

The Clean Miles Standard (CMS) ( earlier post ) sets electrification and greenhouse gas emission targets for transportation network companies (TNCs)—e.g., of California’s light-duty VMT—4.3 Staff also presented that 1% of California’s light-duty GHG emissions come from TNCs. Uber and Lyft. tons PM 2.5 , 298.03

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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

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JUNE 18, 2020

The West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative , a study commissioned by a collaboration among nine electric utilities and two agencies representing more than two dozen municipal utilities, recommends adding electric vehicle charging for freight haulers and delivery trucks at 50-mile intervals along Interstate 5 and adjoining highways.

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Clean Trucks New York Program to Bring Significant Benefits

CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

By Shelby Parks, Kathy Harris New York Governor Hochul gave the green light last week for the state to move forward with the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. Originally published by NRDC.

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Xcel Energy, INL to use nuclear energy for clean hydrogen production; HTSE

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2020

—Richard Boardman, national technical lead for the DOE Light Water Reactor Sustainability Program’s Flexible Plant Operations and Generation Pathway. Industrial-grade hydrogen is commonly produced today by stripping it from natural gas molecules, emitting carbon monoxide in the process.

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Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

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MARCH 17, 2020

The Methanol Institute (MI) released two new reports on the use of methanol as a safe, efficient and clean alternative fuel for cars, trucks and buses. The results of these tests showed the following: There is no copper corrosion in methanol gasoline blends, just some light tarnish.

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DOE to award $47M to develop affordable clean hydrogen technologies in support of Hydrogen Shot

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $47 million in funding ( DE-FOA-0002920 ) to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean hydrogen technologies. liquid fuels). Topic 4: M2FCT: High Performing, Durable Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Medium- and Heavy-duty Applications.

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Ford Supports California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations

CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 30, 2022

On August 25th, the California Air Resources Board voted on the Advanced Clean Cars II plan to scale down light-duty passenger car, truck, and SUV emissions beginning with the 2026 model year through 2035. By 2035, all new passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles under the new rules.

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New York Bight gets green light for massive 480,000 acre offshore wind deal

Electrek

JANUARY 12, 2022

Once built, the project will provide thousands of new jobs and enough clean, renewable energy to power millions of homes for decades. more… The post New York Bight gets green light for massive 480,000 acre offshore wind deal appeared first on Electrek. So, of course, a clueless gaggle of New Jersey NIMBYs has a problem with it.

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CARB holding public hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation; all medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be ZEV by 2040

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OCTOBER 16, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public hearing on 27 October in Sacramento to consider the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. Lead the transition away from petroleum fuels and towards electric drivetrains.

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Chart: New Light-Duty Plugin Vehicle Sales Topped 1 Million for First Time in 2023

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JANUARY 29, 2024

continued] The post Chart: New Light-Duty Plugin Vehicle Sales Topped 1 Million for First Time in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica. Editor’s note: The following is an update from the U.S. Department of Energy on plugin vehicle sales growth in the.

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EVs Take 30% Share In Germany – Policy Chaos From Traffic Light Coalition

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JANUARY 8, 2024

continued] The post EVs Take 30% Share In Germany – Policy Chaos From Traffic Light Coalition appeared first on CleanTechnica. December saw plugin EVs take 30% share of the German auto market, down YoY from a huge pull-forward in December.

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EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

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APRIL 27, 2021

The SAFE-1 action withdrew the 2013 Clean Air Act (CAA) waiver that had allowed California to enforce its greenhouse gas (GHG) standards for cars and light-duty trucks and its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate. EPA plans to propose this rule in July 2021. Background.

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LOTTE, Sumitomo of Americas and Syzygy Plasmonics to partner on photocatalytic cracking of ammonia to produce hydrogen

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2022

Syzygy Plasmonics , LOTTE Chemical and LOTTE Fine Chemical (LOTTE Chemical HQ), and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA) announced a joint development agreement to test a photocatalytic reactor for clean hydrogen production. Among other climate-focused goals, the company is setting the stage to advance the hydrogen economy in Korea.

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The History Of US Nature Preservation Sheds Light On How To Better Promote Clean Technologies

Minnesota becomes latest state to adopt California clean car standards

DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

US DOE releases 2023 Critical Materials Assessment to evaluate supply chain security for clean energy technologies

EPA finalizes MY 2027 heavy-duty truck NOx standards; first step in Clean Trucks Plan

BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

WEVC unveils WATT eCV1 electric light commercial vehicle platform; cell-to-chassis

Nevada launches “Clean Cars Nevada” effort; adopting California LEV and ZEV

TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on EV charging site for light-duty fleets near LAX

Volvo LIGHTS Project Clean Air Award for Innovative Clean Air Technology

CALSTART launches California light-duty EV charging infrastructure incentives project; $30M first wave

NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

Groupe Renault and Faurecia to collaborate on hydrogen storage systems for light commercial vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America demonstrates pilot electric VNR models; Volvo LIGHTS

Tokyo Tech team demonstrates visible-light photoelectrochemical water-splitting with cobalt-enhanced TiO2

Apex Clean Energy ordering 19 electrified F-series pickups from XL Fleet

Swedish Firm Clean Motion Is Adding The Re:volt Delivery Van To Its Line Of Light Electric 3-Wheeled Vehicles

Hydrogen embrittlement in ferritic steels creates complications for clean energy storage, transportation

DOE awards $125M to bring clean energy technologies to market

DOE announces up to $6M to develop clean energy products from coal and coal wastes

California ARB developing Clean Miles Standard for ridesharing companies

California ARB announces grant solicitation for Clean Mobility in Schools Pilot Project

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group wins multiple hydrogen fueling station contracts in California and South Korea

Virginia Legislature passes Clean Car Standards bill; to Governor for signing

EPA settles with Tesla over Clean Air Act violations at Fremont plant; $275K penalty

ICCT makes recommendations for post-Euro 6 light duty vehicle emissions standards

Germany’s Traffic Light Coalition Unexpectedly Turns Red For EV Incentives

California Energy Commission approves $95M plan for clean transportation investments; zero-emission infrastructure

Electric Vehicles & Hybrids Surpass 16% of Total 2023 U.S. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales

CARB approves Clean Miles Standard for TNCs

I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

Clean Trucks New York Program to Bring Significant Benefits

Xcel Energy, INL to use nuclear energy for clean hydrogen production; HTSE

Methanol Institute releases two reports on methanol as safe, efficient and clean fuel

DOE to award $47M to develop affordable clean hydrogen technologies in support of Hydrogen Shot

Ford Supports California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations

New York Bight gets green light for massive 480,000 acre offshore wind deal

CARB holding public hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation; all medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be ZEV by 2040

Chart: New Light-Duty Plugin Vehicle Sales Topped 1 Million for First Time in 2023

EVs Take 30% Share In Germany – Policy Chaos From Traffic Light Coalition

EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

LOTTE, Sumitomo of Americas and Syzygy Plasmonics to partner on photocatalytic cracking of ammonia to produce hydrogen

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