article thumbnail

Highly efficient and stable Ru-free catalyst for hydrogen generation from ammonia

Green Car Congress

Now, a team from the University at Buffalo, Southern Illinois University, University of South Carolina and Brookhaven National Laboratory reports a highly active and stable Ru-free catalyst from earth-abundant elements for efficient carbon-free hydrogen generation via ammonia decomposition. Resources.

Hydrogen 448
article thumbnail

Argonne and University of Illinois to form Midwest Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition

Green Car Congress

Hydrogen can be used as an effective storage medium to increase utilization of these renewable energy resources. Coalitions are working toward similar goals in states including California, Connecticut, Ohio and South Carolina.

Illinois 186
article thumbnail

Siemens to expand EV charging manufacturing in US to support rapid market growth

Green Car Congress

The Wendell location also works with local educational institutions including North Carolina State University and Wake Tech Community College for training and workforce development. In 2019, Siemens expanded the 272,000-square-foot Wendell facility to manufacture DC fleet EV chargers, adding more than 50 jobs.

article thumbnail

Study: annual climate impact of wild pigs could be greater than 1.1M cars

Green Car Congress

million cars, according to a new study by an international team led by researchers from The University of Queensland and The University of Canterbury. University of Canterbury PhD candidate Nicholas Patton said the research would have ramifications for curbing the effects of climate change into the future. O’Bryan, C.

Climate 435
article thumbnail

ArborGen LLC and Clemson University Form Research Cooperative on Woody Biomass for Biofuels

Green Car Congress

Clemson University and ArborGen LLC are partnering to develop purpose-grown woody biomass as feedstock for the biofuels industry. The cooperative will support South Carolina’s ethanol industry based on existing cellulose conversion technology, foster multi-agency collaboration and engage students in research and internships.

Universal 150
article thumbnail

Study: tightening vehicle emissions standards resulted in higher rates of automaker non-compliance; unintended effects of threshold-based regulations

Green Car Congress

The main issue here is that the EU is using a straightforward cutoff standard. When setting limit-based performance goals in situations with conflicting interests and imperfect monitoring, they should anticipate non-compliance from the regulated parties. —Hu et al. 2021) “The Effect of Tightening Standards on Automakers’ Non-compliance.”

Standards 186
article thumbnail

DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 42 university-led research and development projects for awards totaling $38 million. These projects, funded over three to four years through the Department’s Nuclear Energy University Program, are intended to help advance nuclear education and develop the next generation of nuclear technologies.

Universal 186