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Thomas Friedman Explains Climate Change Action For You

Creative Greenius

From Today’s, December 9, New York Times: Thomas Friedman, “If we prepare for climate change by building a clean-power economy, but climate change turns out to be a hoax, what would be the result? Well, during a transition period, we would have higher energy prices.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

Green Car Congress

Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Earlier post.) 149,890.56. .

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Report: sustainable batteries represent the best prospect for meeting Paris climate goals; requires $550B investment over 10 years

Green Car Congress

The report— A Vision for a Sustainable Battery Value Chain in 2030 —suggests that, with a concerted push to put the right conditions in place, batteries could enable a 30% reduction in carbon emissions in both the transport and power sectors. More than half of these would be in emerging economies.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

More than one generation, if not a bit longer, the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy. Our principal goal should be to mitigate problems that are global in scale, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, virus transmission, and invasive species. Fossil fuels are expensive and environmentally destructive.

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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

Subject to their respective legislative requirements, to work to develop uniform standards to promote ZEV consumer acceptance and awareness, industry compliance, and economies of scale. This [MoU] is the continuation of an extraordinary legacy of California and other states working together to fight climate change that goes back 20 years.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

With V2H, an EV’s battery can keep the lights on , the refrigerator running, and devices charged for up to three days in the event of a blackout. Consumers can also reduce home energy costs and help balance the grid by charging EVs during off-peak hours and using EV battery power during peak hours.

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Cornell team receives $8.3M for fuel cell and battery research from VW class action settlement

Green Car Congress

The funding comes from a cy-près distribution from the 2019 settlement of a consumer class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group over clean diesel marketing and fuel economy labeling. The A&S proposal was among 29 selected for the funding, and represents the largest amount awarded to a single department.

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