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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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In addition to its regional and temporal scope, this study is distinct from earlier LCA literature in four key aspects: This study considers the lifetime average carbon intensity of the fuel and electricity mixes, including biofuels and biogas.

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Siemens Energy secures 50 MW electrolyzer order from European Energy for first large-scale eMethanol project

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Through the nearby 300 MW solar park of Kassø, developed by European Energy, the project will have access to the low-cost renewable electricity needed to produce cost-effective e-Fuel. For comparison: This is more than five times the total electricity consumption of Germany.

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3 Oil Majors That Bet Big On Renewables

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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. Good case in point: Italian multinational oil and gas giant Eni S.p.A. 2 Total SA.

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BNEF: wind and solar boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels

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This year has brought a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels, according to detailed analysis by technology and region, published this week by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

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Harvard team finds large-scale US wind power would cause warming that would take roughly a century to offset

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All large-scale energy systems have environmental impacts, and the ability to compare the impacts of renewable energy sources is an important step in planning a future without coal or gas power. Wind turbines generate electricity but also alter the atmospheric flow, explained first author Lee Miller. degrees Celsius.

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H2Carrier receives AiP from DNV for P2XFloater floating hydrogen and ammonia facility

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The concept is based on proven floating production, storage and off-take technologies combined with an e-control system capable of balancing renewable electricity feedstock through a fully integrated PEM and Haber-Bosch system. H2Carrier will build, own and operate a fleet of P2XFloaters.

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California now has 1 EV fast charging station for every 5 gas stations

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Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced on Saturday that there is now one EV fast charging station for every five gas stations in California. The number of gas stations vs. EV charging stations is not a like-for-like comparison because fueling up with gas is faster than DC fast charging… so far. Get started here. –