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HS Orka and Hydrogen Ventures partner on green hydrogen and methanol project in Iceland

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2021

Icelandic power generator HS Orka and Hydrogen Ventures Limited (H2V) will partner to develop a production plant for green methanol using green hydrogen to power the marine sector, as well as domestic and commercial vehicles such as cars, vans and lorries.

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Iceland Hydrogen Green Mariner

Geothermics reports on first magma-enhanced geothermal system; Krafla in Iceland

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2014

In 2009, a borehole drilled at Krafla (a caldera in northeast Iceland) as part of the Icelandic Deep Drilling Project (IDDP) unexpectedly penetrated into magma (molten rock) at only 2,100 meters (6,890 feet) depth, with a temperature of 900-1000 °C. The IDDP is a collaboration of three energy companies—HS Energy Ltd.,

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Researchers confirm existence of North Icelandic Jet current; implications for ocean response to climate change

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2011

An international team of researchers has confirmed the presence of a deep-reaching ocean circulation system off Iceland—the North Icelandic Jet (NIJ)—that could significantly influence the ocean’s response to climate change in previously unforeseen ways. Credit: WHOI. Click to enlarge. Credit: WHOI. Click to enlarge.

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Reva to bring new electric car to Iceland

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Reva, the Indian electric car company best known for the G-Whiz in England, has signed a deal to bring their new product to Iceland with sales beginning within a year. Electricity is a more renewable resource than ice in Iceland. Now Mitsubishi's iMiev and Reva are poised to begin the viable zero-emission transition in Iceland.

REVA

REVA Iceland Electric Cars Mitsubishi

California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released proposed regulations to link its cap-and-trade program to Québec’s to form a joint carbon market to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Air Resources Board will consider the proposed regulations at its regular meeting on 28 June 2012. Earlier post.).

California

California Climate Change Iceland New Zealand

DOE awards $2.2M to Rio Tinto-led team to explore carbon mineralization at Tamarack nickel project

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

It has the potential to be an important technology in meeting global climate goals and is now being used at large scale by the world’s leading carbon mineralization company Carbfix in Iceland. In contrast, the Tamarack Nickel Project includes a large bowl of what is known as porous ultramafic rock.

Carbon

Carbon Iceland Minnesota Climate

Tesla sells out of Model Y configuration in China for the rest of 2023

Teslarati

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With the introduction of the Model 3 and Model Y, the two cars have helped Chinese residents adopt EVs at a rate that has only been outpaced by Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and the Netherlands, according to data from the World Resources Institute.

China

China Tesla Iceland Chinese

India, China, Brazil, Japan, other non-Arctic countries want a voice on Arctic Council; interest in climate change impact and access to resources

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2012

Full members of the Arctic Council are Canada, Russia, the United States, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Denmark (Greenland): the eight countries with Arctic territory. They are also interested in the potential access to the vast hydrocarbons and resources in the region and the cost-savings of using shorter Arctic shipping routes.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2018

In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

Iceland

Iceland Denmark Finland Norway

China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

Cars That Think

MARCH 16, 2024

However, according to the World Resources Institute , “EVs need to account for 75 percent to 95 percent of passenger vehicle sales by 2030 in order to meet international climate goals aimed at keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F).” Rapson, a professor at the University of California, Davis. “It

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Norway China Iceland Canada

European Parliament calls for international ban on heavy fuel oil in Arctic

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2011

Research suggests that about one fifth of the world’s undiscovered hydrocarbon resources may lie in this region.

International

International Oil Iceland Fuel

Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2018

The researchers also found that the overall risk of pollution-related diabetes is tilted more toward lower-income countries such as India that lack the resources for environmental mitigation systems and clean-air policies. The US experiences a moderate risk of pollution-related diabetes. Bowe, Benjamin et al.

Pollution

Pollution Papua New Guinea St. Louis Washington

UT Austin team identifies promising new cathode material for sodium-ion batteries: eldfellite

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

Edfellite was first found among fumarolic encrustations collected in 1990 on the Eldfell volcano, Heimaey Island, Iceland.) The researchers reported their findings in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science. Sodium-ion intercalation batteries—i.e., Earlier post.) —Preetam Singh.

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Sodium Austin Li-ion Lithium Ion

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Geely Auto has invested significant resources in the development and promotion of methanol-fueled engines and vehicles over a long period and has already made progress with this technology in China.

Renewable

Renewable Carbon Water Fuel

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

Green Car Congress

JULY 23, 2018

Alternative-fuel vehicles will play a critical role in the effort to avoid dangerous climate change, but only if measures to stimulate their adoption in cities – with positive climate, air quality, and health outcomes – are combined with policies to drive fossil fuels out of the electricity mix in favor of renewables and other low-carbon resources.

Carbon

Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles

Study Links Accelerating Uplift of Greenland to Accelerated Melting of Ice

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2010

Here we present high-precision global positioning system (GPS) data that describe the vertical motion of the rocky margins of Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard. We focus on vertical accelerations rather than velocities to avoid the confounding effects of past events. This work was supported by the National Science Foundation and NASA.

Miami

Miami Iceland Mariner Universal

BESC researchers identify key proteins in species of extremely thermophilic bacteria for breakdown of biomass into fermentable sugars

Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2012

The genus Caldicellulosiruptor , found in globally diverse sites from New Zealand to Iceland to Russia, contains the most thermophilic (optimal growth temperatures range from 70–78 °C, or 158–172 °F), plant biomass-degrading bacteria isolated to date. The analysis could aid in the production of next-generation biofuels. Land, Loren J.

North Carolina

North Carolina Iceland New Zealand Universal

COVID-19 Forced Us All to Experiment. What Have We Learned?

Cars That Think

JULY 20, 2021

Icelandic volcano eruption of 1973. A similar effect followed the eruption of a long-dormant Icelandic volcano in 1973. London commuters found better routes, and Icelandic young people got more schooling and found better places to live. Resources then move from the weaker to stronger entities, and average productivity increases.

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Chad London Iceland Ozone

EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2010

The EEA report, “ Towards a resource-efficient transport system ” is the annual publication for the EEA Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM), which monitors the progress and effectiveness of efforts to integrate transport and environment strategies. Towards a resource-efficient transport system—TERM 2009.

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Czech Republic Clean Cleaning 2007

Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here’s what two organizations— Resource-Media and Recurrent —had to say about the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) in frigid weather. Two of the largest EV markets in the world are Norway and Iceland. Millions of Americans had a very challenging December with record cold temperatures.

Gas-Electric

Gas-Electric Gas Norway F-150

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2017

IMO’s narrow definition of the Arctic, which excludes significant coastal areas around Iceland and Norway, excludes 85% of ship traffic, 90% of fuel use, and 85% of BC emissions from shipping in the Geographic Arctic north of 59 degrees latitude. Estimates of HFO use and BC emissions is heavily dependent upon the definition of the Arctic.

Oil

Oil Panama Emissions Fuel

US Mapping Project Highlights Potential for Mineral Carbonation for CO2 Sequestration

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

And in Iceland, Matter is about to participate in the first major pilot study on CO 2 sequestration in a basalt formation. Mapping the Mineral Resource Base for Mineral Carbon-Dioxide Sequestration in the Conterminous United States These potentially hazardous tailings would be rendered harmless during the mineralization process.

Carbon

Carbon CO2 Idaho Oman

Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2014

Further, open standards could increase the “food or fuel” dilemma associated to the use of first generation biofuels, i.e. biocrops, and the competition for land and water resources. It is also unclear how other environmental impacts of the production and use of different fuels would be accounted for. —Methanol report. Goeppert, A.

Transportation

Transportation CO2 Carbon Hydrogen

California-to-Canada Road Tour is Finale for Daimlers A-Class F-CELL; B-Class F-Cell Due to Customers by End of 2009

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

The A-Class F-CELL in Iceland. The tour is showcasing the progress of hydrogen programs in the US and is organized by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP), Powertech Labs, the National Hydrogen Association and the US Fuel Cell Council. Click to enlarge.

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2009 California Canada Hydrogen

EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2009

EEA member countries include: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.

Transportation

Transportation Czech Republic 2006 Romania

DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2009

The systems will be tested in the laboratory and at the CarbFix sequestration project in Iceland, where CO 2 will be injected into a permeable basalt formation at 600 meters in depth. Advanced Resources International , Arlington, Va. DOE share: $1,692,269; recipient share: $471,801; duration: 36 months).

CO2

CO2 Coal Austin Store

How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

Driivz

MARCH 31, 2021

Iceland, Norway, Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, and Austria were the global leaders in hydroelectric as of 2019. The tectonic-plate-related power is generated most in Iceland, El Salvador, New Zealand, Kenya, and the Philippines. Renewables Depending on the Weather. Solar and wind are the easiest to locate, scale, and convert to energy.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Power Powered

Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Data came from Australia; Austria; Belgium; Canada; China; Croatia; the Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Greece; Germany; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; the Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sierzchula, W.,

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DOE Selects 15 Projects Aimed at Secure CO2 Underground Storage

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2010

The selected projects are described below: Advanced Resources International, Inc. Studies will be conducted at the CarbFix CO 2 pilot injection site in Iceland. Arlington, Va.) In this project investigators will assess factors influencing effective CO 2 storage capacity and injectivity in selected Eastern gas shales.

CO2

CO2 Oil-Sands Austin Universal

DOE Joint Genome Institute approves 41 projects for 2012 Community Sequencing Program; climate, environment and bioenergy feedstocks

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

The development of these genetic resources will enable scientists to identify genes that contribute to a number of traits that are essential to develop efficient biomass production including increased stress tolerance, water and nitrogen use efficiency and biomass production. University of Iceland. Affiliation. Project Description.

Environment

Environment 2012 Climate North Carolina

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Throughout 2022, we will be releasing more EV myth-busting resources. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). San Diego Gas & Electric , Prius by Green Gears (San Diego, CA) July, 2007.

Prius

Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Throughout 2022, we will be releasing more EV myth-busting resources. 40% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, geothermal and wind. MORE EV MYTHS EXPLAINED.

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EV Driven

HS Orka and Hydrogen Ventures partner on green hydrogen and methanol project in Iceland

Geothermics reports on first magma-enhanced geothermal system; Krafla in Iceland

Researchers confirm existence of North Icelandic Jet current; implications for ocean response to climate change

Reva to bring new electric car to Iceland

California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

DOE awards $2.2M to Rio Tinto-led team to explore carbon mineralization at Tamarack nickel project

Tesla sells out of Model Y configuration in China for the rest of 2023

India, China, Brazil, Japan, other non-Arctic countries want a voice on Arctic Council; interest in climate change impact and access to resources

Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

European Parliament calls for international ban on heavy fuel oil in Arctic

Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

UT Austin team identifies promising new cathode material for sodium-ion batteries: eldfellite

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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

Study Links Accelerating Uplift of Greenland to Accelerated Melting of Ice

BESC researchers identify key proteins in species of extremely thermophilic bacteria for breakdown of biomass into fermentable sugars

COVID-19 Forced Us All to Experiment. What Have We Learned?

EEA TERM Report Finds Efficiency Gains of Clean Vehicle Technology Being Offset By Ongoing Increases in Travel

Advantage EV

ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

US Mapping Project Highlights Potential for Mineral Carbonation for CO2 Sequestration

Study for European Parliament assesses options for turning CO2 into methanol for use in transport

California-to-Canada Road Tour is Finale for Daimlers A-Class F-CELL; B-Class F-Cell Due to Customers by End of 2009

EEA Report: Trends in European Transport Are Heading in the Wrong Direction

DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

How Will EV Charging Powered by Renewable Energy Create a Greener World

Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

DOE Selects 15 Projects Aimed at Secure CO2 Underground Storage

DOE Joint Genome Institute approves 41 projects for 2012 Community Sequencing Program; climate, environment and bioenergy feedstocks

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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