Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2020

An analysis of near-term spending plans on renewables by the biggest oil and gas companies shows that real investments in renewable energy will continue to pale in comparison to capex plans for greenfield fossil fuel projects. Further, natural gas can be used to keep the power grid stable as solar and wind power fluctuate.

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Oil Renewable Wind Gas-Electric 418

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2013

Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. is shown with both UK and French grid mixes. for different geographic contexts: France, Average Europe, and Great Britain. The EV footprint (Fluence Z.E.) Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel 364

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2012

In July 2011, LMBC, which has France-based Total and Bill Gates as investors, secured the rights to key patent technology invented by Sadoway and Bradwell. The electrolyte was selected on the basis of its sufficiently low melting point (396 °C) and the greater electrochemical stability of NaCl and KCl in comparison with MgCl 2.

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MIT Molten Salt Batteries Battery 301

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

2014 has been a year of rapid growth for the fuel cell market with positive progress being made globally, especially in markets such as US, UK, Germany, France and Japan. This renewable production capacity is increasingly important to ensure the existing power grid can accept more renewable sources.

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Fuel Electric Vehicles Market Hydrogen 281