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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Global Carbon Project (GCP) published its annual analysis of trends in the global carbon cycle in the journal Earth System Science Data , including an updated full-year projection for 2022. Global fossil CO 2 emissions are expected to grow 1.0% (with an uncertainty range of 0.1% The decline in 2020 of -5.2%

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Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate.

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Battery-grade lithium carbonate forecast to trade at $74K/tonne in 12 months

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AUGUST 21, 2022

Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations forecast battery-grade lithium carbonate to trade at 504,813 CNY (US$74,000) per tonne in 12 months time. Lithium carbonate is forecast to trade near its high. Lithium is expected to trade at 484,185.00 by the end of this quarter. Earlier post.). Source: Statista.

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Expleo develops closed-loop, e-methanol fuel cell solution for global shipping

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AUGUST 11, 2022

UK-based Expleo, a global engineering, technology and consultancy service provider, has developed a closed-loop fuel solution for global shipping that delivers a 92% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGe) in the model vessel. Bibby Wavemaster 1, the model vessel.

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Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Driven by rising natural gas and oil consumption, levels of CO 2 are expected to hit 37 billion metric tons this year, according to new estimates from the Global Carbon Project (GCP), an initiative led by Stanford University scientist Rob Jackson. and China account for more than half of all carbon dioxide emissions globally.

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GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This shows an upward trend in the low-carbon hydrogen market development, which could be decisive in achieving over 111 million tons per annum (mtpa) capacity worldwide by 2030. This could have been due to the companies trying to strengthen their core business and diversify the investment risk given the global economic situation.

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Ford sets target to become carbon-neutral globally by 2050

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JUNE 25, 2020

Ford Motor Company intends to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to address climate change challenges more urgently. Carbon neutrality refers to achieving zero carbon emissions by balancing such emissions with carbon removal. Ford is investing more than $11.5

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Honda expanding hydrogen business to realize global goal of carbon neutrality

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JANUARY 28, 2024

Japanese automaker Honda outlined key strategies it is undergoing to increase the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology as the company looks to expand its hydrogen business and achieve its global goal of zero environmental impact, including carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050.

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Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

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JANUARY 26, 2023

This reduction is achieved through a closed-loop carbon recycling system, which could replace 90% of the coke typically used in current blast furnace-basic oxygen furnace systems and produces oxygen as a byproduct. Iron and steelmaking is the biggest emitter of CO 2 of all foundation industrial sectors, accounting for 9% of global emissions.

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MIT study finds computational load for widespread autonomous driving could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions

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JANUARY 15, 2023

The data centers that house the physical computing infrastructure used for running applications are widely known for their large carbon footprint; they currently account for about 0.3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, or about as much carbon as the country of Argentina produces annually, according to the International Energy Agency.

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Shell introduces new lifecycle approach to cut carbon footprint of aviation lubricants

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JULY 16, 2023

Shell Aviation has introduced a new lifecycle sustainability approach for its AeroShell aviation lubricants to avoid, reduce and then compensate for lifecycle carbon emissions, improving aircraft performance while helping customers meet their net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) or carbon emissions ambitions. million miles since 2021.

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ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat in joint development agreement to advance atmospheric carbon capture technology

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JUNE 28, 2019

ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat signed a joint development agreement to advance technology that can capture and concentrate carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources, including power plants, and the atmosphere. These carbon sponges efficiently adsorb CO 2 directly from the atmosphere, smokestacks, or a combination of both.

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Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

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DECEMBER 11, 2022

Nucor Corporation, a North American manufacturer of steel and steel products, has made an equity investment in Electra , a Colorado-based start-up developing a process to produce carbon-free iron that can be used to make steel. Existing electric arc furnaces account for 70% of steel production in the US.

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The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Deepsea mining company TMC The Metals Company ( earlier post ) announced a strategic partnership with Low Carbon Royalties Inc. to finance the development and production of low-carbon fuels and energy transition metals. NORI and Low Carbon Royalties are a great fit.

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LCA finds EMN high-purity manganese products have lower carbon footprint than incumbent industry

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

GWP processing routes using both grid-mix electricity and renewable electricity were evaluated in-line with LCA best-practice and Global Battery Alliance requirements for the battery passport. HPMSM produced via EMM dissolution has a carbon footprint 59% lower at Chvaletice compared to HPMSM produced in China.

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Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

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MARCH 10, 2022

Based on the work, Keliber’s lithium hydroxide will have a smaller carbon footprint than most of the competitors’ products. More than half of the electricity from the Finnish national grid is generated from renewable energy sources. In a life cycle assessment (LCA), Keliber’s total carbon footprint is 10.0

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Vale Canada to supply Northvolt with low-carbon nickel products for batteries

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MARCH 26, 2022

Vale Canada and lithium-ion cell producer Northvolt AB announced a multi-year agreement for Vale to supply low-carbon nickel products to Northvolt, reinforcing the companies’ shared commitment to sustainability in the electric vehicle supply chain and electrification of the broader mining industry.

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BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Following initial contracts with European suppliers, the BMW Group has now concluded further 2 -reduced-steel-for-global-production-network">agreements for the supply of CO 2 -reduced steel in the US and China. Steel is one of the main sources of CO 2 emissions in our supply chain. Top: Steel Dynamics; Center: US Steel; Bottom: HBIS Group.

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SCS Global Services, Electrify America and Verra announce first validation of carbon-offset project for EV chargers

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JULY 23, 2020

SCS Global Services (SCS), Electrify America and Verra announced the first validation of a carbon-offset project under a new methodology for electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. The methodology, entitled VM0038 , Methodology for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems v1.0,

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IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook Sees Sunny Skies Ahead For Electric Transportation

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 23, 2024

The 2024 IEA report on electrifying vehicles envisions steady growth toward a low carbon future powered by EVs. The post IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook Sees Sunny Skies Ahead For Electric Transportation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ammonia market to triple by 2050 with nearly all growth coming from low-carbon supply; shift to energy markets

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JULY 12, 2023

The global market for ammonia is poised to triple in the coming decades with nearly all of the growth coming from low-carbon ammonia, according to a new analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The rapid growth in ammonia driven by low-carbon supplies will change the current market beyond recognition.

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Berkeley researchers propose salted biomass as scalable, economical and stable carbon capture and storage solution

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MAY 7, 2023

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, are proposing burying salted biomass in a dry environment within an engineered biolandfill as a solution to sequester carbon that has been photosynthetically fixed by cultivated plants. A simplified version of the bio-landfill technology. It is essential to keep the biomass dry.

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Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Li-Cycle Holdings, the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, and Vines Energy Solutions ( VinES ), a Vingroup company that specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of advanced batteries for mobility and energy storage applications, launched a global recycling partnership. Earlier post.)

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Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

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MARCH 24, 2021

As part of a pilot project, Audi is procuring 20-inch wheels for the Audi e-tron GT electric car that are made from low-CO 2 emission aluminum supplied by Alcoa to RONAL GROUP, the wheel’s manufacturer. EcoLum is delivered globally from predominantly hydro-powered smelters in North America and Europe.

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UK to award £54M to 15 projects developing innovative carbon removal technology

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JULY 10, 2022

The UK government is awarding £54 million to 15 projects to develop technologies that remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide can then be permanently stored or used in various products or applications. The biochar is rich in carbon and can be used as a fertilizer. Cambridge Carbon Capture Ltd.,

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UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

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MAY 26, 2023

Facilitating a Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles in the Global South ” examines the status of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) uptake across the world and considers how to accelerate the transition. Despite these developments, the global distribution of ZEVs remains deeply uneven, the report says.

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Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

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JANUARY 27, 2021

has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company’s operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. The company will also strive for greater energy and material efficiencies to support longer-term carbon neutrality ambitions. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Study finds steelmaking by electric arc furnace in US produces up to 75% less carbon emissions

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JULY 26, 2022

Steel produced by electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers in the US has a carbon intensity that is approximately 75% lower than traditional blast furnace steelmakers. This is the finding of an independent study of steelmakers worldwide conducted by CRU Group, a global business intelligence firm specializing in metals manufacturing.

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Iveco Group inaugurates new ePowertrain plant in Turin, the Group’s first completely carbon-neutral manufacturing site

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, inaugurated the new Turin (Italy) ePowertrain plant, a manufacturing site fully dedicated to the production of the electric powertrain range and Iveco Group’s first completely carbon-neutral plant. The adoption of Industry 4.0

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IEA: global electricity demand growing faster than renewables, driving strong increase in generation from coal

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JULY 15, 2021

Renewables are expanding quickly but not enough to satisfy a strong rebound in global electricity demand this year, resulting in a sharp rise in the use of coal power that risks pushing carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector to record levels next year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency.

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Canada releases list of 31 critical minerals; domestic production, global impact

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MARCH 15, 2021

Canada has released a list of 31 minerals considered critical for the sustainable economic success of Canada and its allies—minerals that can be produced in Canada, are essential to domestic industry and security and have the potential to support secure and resilient supply chains to meet global demand. —Seamus O’Regan Jr.

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Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Johnson Matthey (JM) have agreed on a long-term exclusive catalyst supply agreement for the use of JM’s KATALCO methanol catalysts in CRI’s Emissions-To-Liquids (ETL) CO 2 -to-methanol plants. Hydrogen can also be processed from by-product hydrogen available in some industrial waste streams.

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BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

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AUGUST 7, 2020

After growing by more than 2% in 2019, global gas use is set to fall by around 4% in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic reduces energy consumption across the global economies. The report shows that medium-term growth will come from increasing cost-competitiveness and increased global access to gas. Low-carbon gas.

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IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

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MARCH 9, 2022

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6% in 2021 to 36.3 The rebound of global CO 2 emissions above pre-pandemic levels has largely been driven by China, where they increased by 750 million tonnes between 2019 and 2021. billion tonnes, accounting for 33% of the global total. billion tonnes.

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First Acura electric SUV to be named ZDX; co-developed with GM

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AUGUST 20, 2022

Acura announced that its first all-new full-electric SUV coming to market in 2024 will be named the Acura ZDX. The ZDX is being co-developed with GM utilizing the highly flexible global EV platform powered by Ultium batteries. Acura then will launch additional EV models starting in 2026 based on the company’s own global e:Architecture.

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LG Chem investing $53M to expand carbon nanotube production; targeting EVs and batteries

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APRIL 27, 2020

LG Chem will invest about 65 billion KRW (US$ 53 million) by Q1 of next year to expand the production of carbon nanotubes (CNT) by 1,200 tons at its Yeosu plant in Korea. Conductive additives help the flow of electricity and electrons. Once the expansion is made, LG Chem will have a total production capacity of 1,700 tons.

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FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

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MARCH 4, 2021

home of the world’s largest cargo airline, has set a goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040. To help reach this goal, FedEx is designating more than $2 billion of initial investment in three key areas: vehicle electrification; sustainable energy; and carbon sequestration. Natural Carbon Sequestration.

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Lightning Systems reaccredited under bp?s Advancing Low Carbon Program

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MAY 21, 2020

Lightning Systems, a leading developer of zero-emission powertrains, has received reaccreditation under bp’s Advancing Low Carbon (ALC) program. The ALC program was created by bp to encourage bp and its partners to identify lower carbon opportunities. The Lightning Systems GM 6500XD electric Class 6 truck is zero-emission on the road.

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Cabot to invest $200M over next 5 years in US conductive carbon additives capacity for Li-ion batteries

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Cabot Corporation plans to add conductive carbon additives (CCA) capacity in the United States to enhance its position in the market and support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). CCAs are an essential component of lithium-ion battery chemistry and are used to provide sufficient electrical conductivity to the active materials.

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EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

In its International Energy Outlook 2021 (IEO2021), EIA projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption despite pandemic-related declines and long-term improvements in energy efficiency. —EIA Acting Administrator Stephen Nalley.

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Lexus passes cumulative global sales of 2M electrified vehicles; HEVs and BEV

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MAY 19, 2021

Lexus announced that the luxury brand eclipsed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles—hybrids and battery-electric—at the end of April 2021. In 2020, 33% of the Lexus models sold globally were of the electrified variety. its lineup of electrified vehicles to provide a wide range of options.

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GlobalData: Global automakers earmark nearly US$600B for EVs over next decade

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APRIL 2, 2022

Aggressive emission and carbon neutrality targets set by regulators worldwide entails a faster transition from traditional automakers to next-gen electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. The investments affirm that the future must be electric and there is no turning back for traditional automakers.

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Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

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MAY 25, 2021

With the launch of the enhanced model, Hyundai plans to accelerate the global roll-out of its heavy-duty fuel cell truck. Over that distance, the hydrogen-powered trucks have reduced carbon emissions by an estimated 585 tons, compared to diesel-powered vehicles.

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Elkem to test first carbon capture pilot for silicon smelters

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Elkem, a global leader in silicon-based advanced materials, will test the world’s first carbon capture pilot for silicon smelters at its plant in Rana, Norway. Aker Carbon Capture delivers the test unit, which is the only one of its kind in Norway. Electrodes made from a carbonaceous material are lowered into this mixture.

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Global Carbon Budget 2022: Global fossil CO2 emissions expected to grow 1.0% in 2022

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

Battery-grade lithium carbonate forecast to trade at $74K/tonne in 12 months

Expleo develops closed-loop, e-methanol fuel cell solution for global shipping

Global Carbon Project: Global carbon emissions growth slows, but hits record high

GlobalData: Hydrogen market growth to surge in 2023 despite slowing global economy

Ford sets target to become carbon-neutral globally by 2050

Honda expanding hydrogen business to realize global goal of carbon neutrality

Novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces could reduce steelmaking emissions by 88%; closed-loop carbon recycling

MIT study finds computational load for widespread autonomous driving could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions

Shell introduces new lifecycle approach to cut carbon footprint of aviation lubricants

ExxonMobil and Global Thermostat in joint development agreement to advance atmospheric carbon capture technology

Nucor investing in start-up company Electra developing zero-carbon iron technology

The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

LCA finds EMN high-purity manganese products have lower carbon footprint than incumbent industry

Keliber says studies show its lithium hydroxide will have smaller carbon footprint than most of the competition

Vale Canada to supply Northvolt with low-carbon nickel products for batteries

BMW Group secures CO2-reduced steel for global production network

SCS Global Services, Electrify America and Verra announce first validation of carbon-offset project for EV chargers

IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook Sees Sunny Skies Ahead For Electric Transportation

Ammonia market to triple by 2050 with nearly all growth coming from low-carbon supply; shift to energy markets

Berkeley researchers propose salted biomass as scalable, economical and stable carbon capture and storage solution

Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

Alcoa to supply sustainable, low-carbon aluminum for wheels on Audi e-tron GT

UK to award £54M to 15 projects developing innovative carbon removal technology

UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

Nissan to be carbon-neutral by 2050; 100? of new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

Study finds steelmaking by electric arc furnace in US produces up to 75% less carbon emissions

Iveco Group inaugurates new ePowertrain plant in Turin, the Group’s first completely carbon-neutral manufacturing site

IEA: global electricity demand growing faster than renewables, driving strong increase in generation from coal

Canada releases list of 31 critical minerals; domestic production, global impact

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

First Acura electric SUV to be named ZDX; co-developed with GM

LG Chem investing $53M to expand carbon nanotube production; targeting EVs and batteries

FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

Lightning Systems reaccredited under bp?s Advancing Low Carbon Program

Cabot to invest $200M over next 5 years in US conductive carbon additives capacity for Li-ion batteries

EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

Lexus passes cumulative global sales of 2M electrified vehicles; HEVs and BEV

GlobalData: Global automakers earmark nearly US$600B for EVs over next decade

Hyundai upgrades design and performance of XCIENT fuel cell truck for global expansion

Elkem to test first carbon capture pilot for silicon smelters

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