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Report finds says “negative emissions technologies” need to play a large role in mitigating climate change

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To achieve goals for climate and economic growth, “negative emissions technologies” (NETs) that remove and sequester carbon dioxide from the air will need to play a significant role in mitigating climate change, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. The release of engines for climate-friendly fuels requires a series of tests and trials and Rolls-Royce has found strong partners for this activity.

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WRI paper outlines technological pathways for decarbonizing petroleum refining

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For the US to meet its current climate target of net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050, petroleum use must significantly decline and refineries must transform to reduce their substantial emissions. The refineries that make these products must decarbonize to meet US climate goals.

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Study finds emissions from road construction could be halved using today’s technology

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It was one of the Swedish Transport Agency’s first projects in which a complete climate calculation was made. All the materials and activities involved in its construction were calculated for their total climate impact: energy and materials used in the construction and what emissions these contribute to. Karlsson et al.

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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance invests in Enevate to advance Si-dominant Li-ion battery technology for EVs

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Enevate’s HD-Energy Technology for EVs features five-minute fast charging with high energy density and long driving range, with the added capability of low-temperature operation in cold climates, low cost, and safety benefits.

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Panasonic Energy and NMG sign non-binding MoU for anode material

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Based on information available today, NMG anticipates a 28-month construction period following FID to bring its operations to commercial production.

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Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

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Separately, Toyota announced that it is working with ExxonMobil to explore its innovative fuel blends which offer the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road transportation up to 75% compared to conventional fuels available today, according to ExxonMobil.

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