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Renewables & Electric Cars Helped Limit Increases Of Carbon Emissions In 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2023 report from the IEA shows that carbon emissions were reduced below what they might have been by renewables and EVs. The post Renewables & Electric Cars Helped Limit Increases Of Carbon Emissions In 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2023

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have designed a novel adaptation for existing blast furnaces that could reduce CO 2 emissions from the steelmaking industry by nearly 90%. billion in 5 years while reducing overall UK emissions by 2.9%. If implemented in the UK alone, the system could deliver cost savings of £1.28

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Carbon Emissions Cleaner Gas-Electric

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

Green Car Congress

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.

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Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2021

A new study by a team from Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E) has found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than those from gasoline—a decrease in emissions from the estimated 39% done by previous modeling. gCO 2 e/MJ) which is 46% lower than the average carbon intensity for neat gasoline.

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Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

The North American recreational boating industry showcased three sustainable marine fuels during an opening day event at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Sustainable marine fuels minimize CO 2 emissions from recreational boating while maintaining boats’ range and performance. of US transportation CO 2 emissions.

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Miami Mariner International Fuel

Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2021

Following on the introduction of R33 Blue Diesel ( earlier post ), Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen have now developed a low-carbon gasoline. The new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, similarly contains up to 33% renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20% per kilometer driven.

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Aemetis selects Worley to provide engineering for ‘Carbon Zero 1’ renewable jet and diesel production plant

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2021

Aemetis awarded an engineering services contract to Worley for the Aemetis ‘Carbon Zero’ renewable jet and diesel plant in Riverbank, California. The Aemetis Carbon Zero renewable jet and diesel project is designed to hydrotreat renewable oils with hydrogen from orchard and forest wood waste. Earlier post.)

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Renewable Carbon Diesel Engine

General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2021

GM plans to become carbon-neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targets to achieve carbon neutrality. The use of GM’s products accounts for 75% of carbon emissions related to this commitment. Renewable Energy. Carbon Offsets and Credits.

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Neste and ITOCHU extend collaboration to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel more widely available in Japan

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2023

Neste and ITOCHU have agreed to extend their collaboration with a licensing agreement allowing ITOCHU to become an official distributor of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Japan. Neste and ITOCHU share a common vision of renewable fuels playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Japan.

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IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Hydrogen produced with renewable electricity could compete on costs with fossil fuel alternatives by 2030, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). For that, today’s manufacturing capacity of less than 1 GW would have to massively grow beyond 100 GW in the next 10 to 15 years.

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Kinder Morgan and Neste partner on major renewable fuels logistics project in US

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Neste and Kinder Morgan are transforming existing terminal assets into what can be considered green infrastructure, which will ultimately enable more American businesses and cities to power their fleets and supply chains with renewable fuels and other products. million cars zero emission according to the US EPA’s GHG calculator.

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Rio Tinto and ARENA to study hydrogen calcination to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2021

Rio Tinto has partnered with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to study whether hydrogen can replace natural gas in alumina refineries to reduce emissions. Rio Tinto is aiming to reach net zero emissions across its operations by 2050. Rio Tinto will conduct a $1.2-million —ARENA CEO Darren Miller.

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Neste, NuStar expand renewable fuel hub in Northern California

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2021

In 2020, Neste established a continuous supply of sustainable aviation fuel to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from NuStar’s Selby Terminal using an existing pipeline—a first for the industry. million trees. These are essential vehicles to California’s economy and Californian's quality of life, yet are hard to electrify.

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Renewable California San Francisco Fuel

Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2023

Analysis of a study by S&P Global Mobility shows the number of new near-zero emission diesel trucks on the road in the US increased 10.2% Near-zero emission trucks are advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years. The population of near-zero emissions diesel technology trucks is growing. That’s a 10.2%

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UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 6, 2022

UGI Corporation has entered into a 15-year agreement with California-based technology developer Vertimass to utilize their catalytic technology to produce renewable fuels from renewable ethanol in the US and Europe. The technology enables flexible production of the renewable fuels to align with regional market demand.

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H2@Scale project launched in Texas; renewable hydrogen for multiple end-use applications

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The project is supported by DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The project partners will generate zero-carbon hydrogen onsite via electrolysis with solar and wind power and reformation of renewable natural gas from a Texas landfill.

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Texas Hydrogen Renewable Austin

Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Both fuels reduce CO 2 emissions compared to pure fossil fuels by at least 25% and contain at least 30% of high-quality renewable components, including a significant share of advanced renewable components. We very much welcome the fact that Aral is offering a standard-compliant fuel with a high share of renewable components.

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Fuel Germany Carbon Gasoline

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

Green Car Congress

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.

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ESL Shipping first to utilize Neste’s co-processed marine fuel for GHG emissions

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2022

Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping will become the world’s first shipping company to start utilizing new low-emission Neste Marine 0.1 The ISCC PLUS certified marine fuel enables up to 80% reduced greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle compared to fossil fuels without compromising the product quality and performance.

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Mariner Emissions Fuel Finland

Magna commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, will run 100% renewable electricity by 2030

Electrek

AUGUST 29, 2023

Alongside targets outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement, Magna International has submitted goals to be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. En route to that target, the global contract manufacturer had introduced several near-term sustainability goals.

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

Green Car Congress

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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DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

million in funding for 12 projects as part of Phase 1 of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E’s) FLExible Carbon Capture and Storage (FLECCS) program. Flexible Oxy-Fuel Combustion for High-Penetration Variable Renewables - $717,658. The US Department of Energy announced $11.5

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EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

Green Car Congress

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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Gevo develops process to convert isobutanol or fusel oils into renewable diesel

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

has developed proprietary, breakthrough processes that convert either low-carbon isobutanol or low-value fusel oils—a mixture of alcohols that are byproducts from fermentation processes such as alcohol production—into renewable diesel. Gevo expects this to open yet another door for Gevo products.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2022

Denmark has been a global leader in sustainability, and has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% by 2030. While the country is one of the world’s largest producers of wind and solar renewable energy, it faces the issue of renewable energy being weather-dependent and prone to fluctuation.

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Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner

Green Car Reports

MARCH 26, 2024

When it comes to overall carbon emissions, EVs are cleaner than internal-combustion cars, but how much cleaner can depend on when they're charged, according to a recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance blog post. A grid more reliant on renewable energy will shrink the carbon footprint of EVs charging from it.

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BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2020

BMW i Ventures has invested in Prometheus Fuels ( earlier post ), a company removing CO 2 from the air and turning it into zero-net carbon gasoline that it will sell at gas stations, at a price that competes with fossil fuels, starting as early as this year. Aqueous CO 2 electrolysis with base-metal catalysts. 2020.01.002.

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Gasoline Carbon Conversion BMW

Hydro exploring hydrogen opportunities for internal demand and external market

Green Car Congress

APRIL 8, 2021

Hydro is exploring the potential for developing and operating hydrogen facilities to meet large internal demand as well as serving an external market, leveraging the company’s industrial and renewable power expertise. For Hydro it would contribute to our target of reducing our own CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.

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International Hydrogen Market Norway

Polestar, Rivian report concludes automotive industry tracking to overshoot IPCC emissions target by 75%

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The report, which uses existing, open-source data to model the current trajectory for emissions stemming from the car industry, was carried out by global management consulting firm Kearney. … —Pathway Report Passenger vehicles currently account for 15% of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally.

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Westport Fuel Systems unveils H2 HPDI fuel system for internal combustion engines for heavy-duty truck applications

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2022

Westport’s HPDI fuel system technology ( earlier post ) enables heavy-duty trucks to operate on bio-methane (renewable natural gas) and natural gas with the same power, torque, efficiency, and performance as diesel engines—with even better results running on hydrogen—all while meeting global emissions regulations.

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International Fuel Engine Hydrogen

Mote begins engineering work on biomass-to-hydrogen plant with carbon capture

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Start-up Mote is establishing its first facility to convert wood waste into hydrogen fuel while capturing, utilizing, and sequestering CO 2 emissions resulting from its process. Mote’s proprietary integration of proven equipment in a novel process is the basis for this carbon removal and clean energy generation facility.

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Carbon Hydrogen Engine Waste

CVR Energy selects Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology for revamp of Wynnewood refinery to renewable diesel, naphtha production

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2021

CVR Energy will base a revamp of its Wynnewood, Oklahoma, refinery on Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology to produce approximately 100 million gallons of renewable diesel and more than 6 million gallons of renewable naphtha per year. Topsoe will deliver basic engineering, license, proprietary equipment and catalyst for HydroFlex.

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Renewable Diesel Energy Production

Aramco and Stellantis collaboration indicates eFuel compatibility with 24 European engine families produced since 2014 (Euro 6)

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Low-carbon eFuel is a drop-in synthetic fuel made by reacting CO 2 , captured either directly from the atmosphere or from an industrial facility, with renewable hydrogen. We are exploring all solutions to reinforce our ambitious strategy of becoming a carbon net zero company by 2038.

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ExxonMobil and Porsche testing biofuels and lower-carbon eFuel in race conditions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2021

ExxonMobil and Porsche are testing advanced biofuels and renewable, lower-carbon eFuels as part of a new agreement to find pathways toward potential future consumer adoption. Analysis indicates the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly with a liquid fuel. Earlier post.).

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PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2022

PACCAR, Cummins and several customers including FedEx Freight and Knight-Swift will demonstrate the ability to achieve lower carbon emissions for long-haul transport using internal combustion engine technology. The X15N is essential to our commitment to help customers reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and to improve NO x.

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Peterbilt Kenworth Gas Engine

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

One avenue to combat this crisis is a rapid reduction in carbon emissions from our daily transportation, one of the leading contributors of CO 2 emissions. Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices.

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Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2023

On the foundation of their 2021 collaboration agreement and of technical work achieved together over the past two years, Nouveau Monde Graphite and Caterpillar signed definitive agreements for Caterpillar to supply NMG’s Matawinie Mine with an integrated solution that covers a zero-exhaust emission fleet, supporting infrastructure, and service.

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JetBlue to go carbon neutral on all domestic flights by offsetting emissions starting in 2020; flying with SAF from SFO

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2020

JetBlue will offset carbon dioxide emissions from jet fuel for all domestic JetBlue flights beginning in July 2020, making it the first major US airline to take this measurable step toward reducing its contribution to global warming. billion pounds of CO 2 emissions in partnership with Carbonfund.org.

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Study finds future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

Huge and immediate need for renewable-based fuels in shipping represents opportunity for investors, according to ‘Fuelling the Fourth Propulsion Revolution’ report released today. This is the equivalent of the entire world’s current renewable energy production. Vancouver, Canada. 17th May 2022. MWh to €156.40/MWh MWh in 2050).

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

Green Car Congress

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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Klimatklivet awards Liquid Wind €15M toward production of eMethanol

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The aim of their initiative Climate Leap is to support local and regional investments that reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases that affect the climate. The new facility will upcycle carbon dioxide emissions and combine this with green hydrogen, made from renewable electricity and water to produce eMethanol.

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Wind Sweden Production Climate

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo to build Gladstone hydrogen pilot plant to trial lower-carbon alumina refining

Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2023

million) program aimed at lowering carbon emissions from the alumina refining process. million) co-funding boost from the federal government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation will build a first-of-a-kind hydrogen plant in Gladstone, Australia as part of a A$111.1-million

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WEF launches First Movers Coalition to drive demand for zero carbon tech

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The World Economic Forum (WEF), in partnership with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, has launched the First Movers Coalition—a new platform for companies to make purchasing commitments that create new market demand for low carbon technologies.

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EPFL team develops on-board system to capture CO2 from trucks; reducing emissions by 90%

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Researchers at EPFL have patented a new concept that could cut trucks’ CO 2 emissions by almost 90%. The liquid CO 2 would then be delivered to a service station and where it will be turned back into fuel using renewable energy. Only 10% of the CO 2 emissions cannot be recycled, and the researchers propose to offset that using biomass.

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Renewables & Electric Cars Helped Limit Increases Of Carbon Emissions In 2023

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

Carbon Recycling International and Johnson Matthey collaborate on sustainable methanol

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

Bosch, Shell, and Volkswagen develop renewable gasoline with 20% lower CO2; rollout of Blue Gasoline this year

Aemetis selects Worley to provide engineering for ‘Carbon Zero 1’ renewable jet and diesel production plant

General Motors plans to be carbon-neutral by 2040; eliminate LDV tailpipe emissions by 2035

Neste and ITOCHU extend collaboration to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel more widely available in Japan

IRENA sees renewable hydrogen at least cost-possible within decade

Kinder Morgan and Neste partner on major renewable fuels logistics project in US

Rio Tinto and ARENA to study hydrogen calcination to reduce carbon emissions in alumina refining

Neste, NuStar expand renewable fuel hub in Northern California

Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

UGI and Vertimass in 15-year agreement to produce renewable fuels in the US and Europe; $500M investment; propane and SAF

H2@Scale project launched in Texas; renewable hydrogen for multiple end-use applications

Aral pilots two new lower carbon fuels in Germany; 25% less CO? compared to pure fossil fuels

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

ESL Shipping first to utilize Neste’s co-processed marine fuel for GHG emissions

Magna commits to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, will run 100% renewable electricity by 2030

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

DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

Gevo develops process to convert isobutanol or fusel oils into renewable diesel

Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner

BMW i Ventures invests in Prometheus Fuels; CO2 air-capture and conversion to carbon-neutral gasoline

Hydro exploring hydrogen opportunities for internal demand and external market

Polestar, Rivian report concludes automotive industry tracking to overshoot IPCC emissions target by 75%

Westport Fuel Systems unveils H2 HPDI fuel system for internal combustion engines for heavy-duty truck applications

Mote begins engineering work on biomass-to-hydrogen plant with carbon capture

CVR Energy selects Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology for revamp of Wynnewood refinery to renewable diesel, naphtha production

Aramco and Stellantis collaboration indicates eFuel compatibility with 24 European engine families produced since 2014 (Euro 6)

ExxonMobil and Porsche testing biofuels and lower-carbon eFuel in race conditions

PACCAR to offer Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Caterpillar to supply zero-exhaust emission fleet to graphite miner NMG; offtake agreement for anode material

JetBlue to go carbon neutral on all domestic flights by offsetting emissions starting in 2020; flying with SAF from SFO

Study finds future-fuel demand for shipping industry equal to entire current global production of renewables

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

Klimatklivet awards Liquid Wind €15M toward production of eMethanol

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo to build Gladstone hydrogen pilot plant to trial lower-carbon alumina refining

WEF launches First Movers Coalition to drive demand for zero carbon tech

EPFL team develops on-board system to capture CO2 from trucks; reducing emissions by 90%

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