Carbon, Emissions and Purchase

ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2022

ArcelorMittal published a concept for a low-carbon emissions steel standard to help incentivize the decarbonization of steelmaking globally and support the creation of market demand for physical steel products which would be classified as lower, and ultimately near-zero, carbon emissions steel.

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Standards Carbon Emissions Concept

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

Green Car Congress

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. The EV6 is the first model to be launched under this new strategy.

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City of York awarded £8.4M to support purchase of 44 more electric buses

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2022

million (US$11 million) by the UK’s Department for Transport to support the purchase of 44 fully electric buses. This will reduce carbon emissions in York by 2,300 tonnes per year as well as reducing NO x and particulate emissions across the city, but especially within the city center Clean Air Zone.

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Nel ASA receives purchase order for 20MW alkaline electrolyzer from steelmaker Ovako

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NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a division of Nel ASA, has received a purchase order for a 20MW alkaline water electrolyzer from Ovako , a leading European manufacturer of engineering steel. There is huge potential in reducing CO 2 -emissions from steel-heating processes through green hydrogen. —Jon André Løkke, CEO at Nel.

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Purchase Hydrogen Sweden Volvo

CN purchases Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

CN has purchased Wabtec’s FLXdrive battery-electric freight locomotive ( earlier post ). CN’s Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad (B&LE) Company received a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help with the purchase of the battery-electric locomotive.

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Purchase Batteries Battery Pennsylvania

A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Although the pollutant emissions of a diesel engine are less than those of a gasoline one, it still emits carcinogens, nitrous oxides, and soot. Older models don’t even have the emission-control features that newer ones do. To reduce emissions, diesel vehicles use filters that catch exhaust particles and other contaminants.

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Carbon Diesel Emissions Bangladesh

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.

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DHL purchases 33M liters of sustainable aviation fuel from Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

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FEBRUARY 9, 2022

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has signed an agreement with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) for the purchase of 33 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). With our Sustainability Roadmap, we have set ourselves ambitious goals on our journey towards zero emissions.

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Purchase France Fuel Emissions

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

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

Keliber, a Finnish mining and battery chemical company that aims to start the sustainable production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, has analyzed the CO 2 emissions generated by its future production using two studies. In the comparison, Keliber shows the lowest emission intensity of 4.38 Keliber plans to begin production in 2024.

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Airbus and major airlines partner to explore direct air carbon capture technology

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JULY 19, 2022

Airbus and a number of major airlines—Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa Group and Virgin Atlantic—have signed Letters of Intent (LoI) to explore opportunities for a future supply of carbon removal credits from direct air carbon capture technology.

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Carbon Climate Change Climate Purchase

ArcelorMittal and Gonvarri to cooperate more closely on reducing CO2 emissions

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JANUARY 11, 2023

ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products and Gonvarri Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate more closely on reducing CO 2 emissions and strengthening both companies’ sustainability performance in the automotive market. The company has further committed to carbon neutrality by 2050.

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BMW Group to procure low-carbon steel from Salzgitter AG for European plants; second low-carbon steel deal

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The BMW Group is expanding sourcing of low-carbon steel to two suppliers, meeting up to 40% of steel demand at European plants by 2030. earlier post ) The BMW Group has now signed an agreement with Salzgitter AG for delivery of low-carbon steel. Our aim is to reduce vehicles’ lifecycle carbon footprint with a holistic approach.

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Casterra to sell castor seeds for cultivation to leading oil and gas company; $9.1M initial purchase

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JUNE 25, 2023

Initial purchase orders, valued at an aggregate of $9.1 Based on Casterra’s analysis, the purchase orders reported can support the production of approximately 1.5% Casterra Ag Ltd. , an integrated castor cultivation solution company and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. of the current world demand for non-fossil oil for biodiesel.

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Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to develop zero-emission transport solution; electric with hydrogen range extender

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2021

Electric truck company Tevva and Vattenfall signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the opportunity to provide a complete zero-emission transport solution for businesses looking to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations.

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Hydrogen Transportation Emissions Range

Coltura: Federal & state EV policy & incentives must target gasoline superusers to achieve carbon emissions goals

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2021

The report suggests that EV purchase incentives should be optimized to maximize gasoline displacement and achieve maximum emissions reductions per taxpayer dollar. This can be done by tying the amount of the EV purchase incentive to the amount of annual gasoline consumption displaced by switching to an EV.

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Union Pacific Railroad to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations

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JANUARY 29, 2022

Union Pacific Railroad plans to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations. The combined purchases and upgrades to yard infrastructure are expected to exceed $100 million, representing the largest investment in battery-electric technology by a US Class I railroad.

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Purchase Los Angeles Batteries Battery

The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

Green Car Congress

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. TMC and LCR have agreed to a purchase and sale agreementwhereby LCR has acquired a 2.0%

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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule requires the sale of at least 30% zero-emission trucks by 2030; the HDV Omnibus rule requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions from Model Year 2027 engines; and the California Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule sets standards to improve the efficiency of tractor-trailers.

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District of Columbia California DC Emissions

King County Metro to purchase up to 120 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses from New Flyer

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 31, 2020

King County Metro (Metro)—the public transit authority of King County, Washington, which includes the city of Seattle—has agreed to purchase 40 sixty-foot battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE heavy-duty transit buses from New Flyer, with plans to order an additional 80 battery-electric buses in the coming year.

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Purchase Seattle Batteries Battery

J.B. Hunt to purchase 10 battery-electric, 3 hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks from Nikola

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2023

will purchase 13 Nikola zero-emission Class 8 trucks as the transportation company focuses on its sustainability efforts and reducing the intensity of its carbon emissions. Hunt set a goal to reduce carbon emission intensity 32% by 2034 (with a 2019 baseline). Hunt Transport Services Inc. Hunt Transport Inc.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2022

Ethanol’s shorter hydrocarbon chains (two-carbon atoms vs diesel’s twelve- carbon atoms) reduce or eliminate soot formation under typical engine conditions. ClearFlame’s cost per mile in this application is expected to be substantially lower than BEV and FCV platforms, primarily due to the high purchase costs of these platforms.

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

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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. Carbon Offsets and Credits. Electrification. Renewable Energy.

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Rio Tinto purchases 4 Wabtec battery-electric locomotives for the Pilbara

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JANUARY 11, 2022

Rio Tinto will purchase four 7MWh FLXdrive battery-electric locomotives ( earlier post ) from Wabtec Corporation for use in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as part of the company’s strategy to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.

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Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Seeking to slash CO 2 emissions from its North American manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that will cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America.

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Honda Purchase Renewable Manufacturer

ZeroAvia and MONTE strike deal for 100 hydrogen-electric powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft leasing

Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2022

ZeroAvia has signed an agreement with MONTE Aircraft Leasing (MONTE), the pioneering zero-emissions regional turboprop aircraft lessor. As part of the agreement the partners will offer aircraft leasing and financing solutions that enable operators to run zero-emission flights.

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Hydrogen Emissions Financing USA

Udokan Copper to cut carbon intensity of copper production up to 75% by 2035

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Russia-based Udokan Copper , the developer of Russia’s largest new copper deposit, outlined scenarios to cut the carbon intensity of copper production up to 75% by 2035, bringing the company closer to its ultimate goal of climate neutrality in the long run.

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CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2023

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the In-Use Locomotive Regulation —a new rule aimed at reducing emissions from all switch, passenger, industrial and freight line haul locomotives when they operate within the state. Beginning in 2030, only locomotives less than 23 years old will be able to operate in the state.

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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.

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Bakken Energy to purchase synfuels plant and convert to blue hydrogen production as part of $2B hydrogen hub project

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AUGUST 19, 2021

Energy infrastructure developer Bakken Energy (Bakken) has reached agreement with Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) on key terms and conditions to purchase the assets of the Dakota Gasification Company (Dakota Gas), a subsidiary of Basin Electric, and the owner of the Great Plains Synfuels Plant.

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North Dakota Hydrogen Purchase Parts

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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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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Amtrak aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Amtrak has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the Amtrak Network by 2045. Amtrak plans to take the following actions: Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Amtrak’s network by 2045: Begin with efforts to increase energy efficiency, followed by the implementation of renewable fuels and energy.

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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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Carbon Ford Global F-150

Renault Group signs lithium offtake agreement with Vulcan Energy; Zero Carbon Lithium

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

Renault Group and Vulcan Energy Resources , a lithium developer targeting carbon-neutral lithium production ( earlier post ), have signed a lithium offtake term sheet. Vulcan’s Zero Carbon Lithium process flow sheet. Vulcan is aiming to become the first lithium producer with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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

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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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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2021

Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. The company has set itself the goal of reducing vehicle-specific CO 2 emissions by 30% by 2025. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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DHL Express purchases 100 Fiat E-Ducato electric vans; 14,000 e-vehicles in delivery fleet across Europe by 2030

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2021

DHL Express announced a partnership with Fiat Professional, purchasing the first 100 units of Fiat’s new E-Ducato, introduced to the public on Earth Day. The Group is investing a total of €7 billion (Opex and Capex) by 2030 in measures to reduce its CO 2 emissions.

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UMD collaborative study finds that fuel efficiency of one car in household may be cancelled out by next car purchase

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2021

While this sounds like an all-too-logical conclusion, the study reports a 57% reduction in the benefits of driving the fuel efficient car for carbon emissions purely based on the purchase of the second vehicle. —James Archsmith. Archsmith, J., Gillingham, K.T., Knittel, C.R. and Rapson, D.S.

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Purchase Fuel Economy Fuel Cash For Clunkers

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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Carbon Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric

Maersk and Carbon Sink partner to accelerate green methanol production; Maersk’s 8th green methanol deal

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered a green methanol partnership with US-based project developer Carbon Sink LLC. The parties have signed a Letter of Intent covering the development by Carbon Sink of green methanol production facilities in the United States. —Berit Hinnemann, Head of Green Fuels Sourcing, A.P. Moller - Maersk.

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Ford opens Cologne EV Center; annual capacity of 250,000+ EVs

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

The Cologne EV Center will be Ford’s first carbon-neutral assembly plant to open globally and supports the company’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality across its entire European footprint of facilities, logistics and direct suppliers by 2035.

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Ford F-150 Carbon Emissions

ExxonMobil increases purchases of renewable diesel from Global Clean Energy Holdings to up to 5M barrels per year

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2021

ExxonMobil and Global Clean Energy have expanded their five-year agreement to increase ExxonMobil’s purchase of renewable diesel to up to 5 million barrels per year. The renewable diesel leverages Global Clean Energy’s patented camelina crop, which can significantly reduce life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier post.).

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Clean Energy and Total to create JV to develop carbon-negative RNG and infrastructure in US; $50M from bp

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2020

will create a 50/50 joint venture to develop carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities in the United States, as well as credit support to build additional downstream RNG fueling infrastructure. Carbon-negative RNG is being used today by thousands of vehicles with more and more fleets requesting it every week.

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Clean Cleaning Carbon Energy

High-blend renewable fuels could cut extra 46m tonnes GHG emissions from truck operations in UK by 2030

Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2021

A new study by Zemo Partnership (formerly LowCVP) shows that with a market average of 30% high blend renewable fuels (HBRF), used in place of fossil fuels (diesel and natural gas) by 2030, the transport sector could save an additional 46m tonnes in GHG emissions over the next decade, with savings continuing to 2050.

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ArcelorMittal publishes concept for global low-carbon emissions physical steel standard

Kia EV6 achieves product carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

City of York awarded £8.4M to support purchase of 44 more electric buses

Nel ASA receives purchase order for 20MW alkaline electrolyzer from steelmaker Ovako

CN purchases Wabtec’s battery-electric locomotive

A Bamboo Carbon Filter for Diesels Could Reduce Emissions

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

DHL purchases 33M liters of sustainable aviation fuel from Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

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

Airbus and major airlines partner to explore direct air carbon capture technology

ArcelorMittal and Gonvarri to cooperate more closely on reducing CO2 emissions

BMW Group to procure low-carbon steel from Salzgitter AG for European plants; second low-carbon steel deal

Casterra to sell castor seeds for cultivation to leading oil and gas company; $9.1M initial purchase

Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to develop zero-emission transport solution; electric with hydrogen range extender

Coltura: Federal & state EV policy & incentives must target gasoline superusers to achieve carbon emissions goals

Union Pacific Railroad to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations

The Metals Company and Low Carbon Royalties form strategic partnership

ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

King County Metro to purchase up to 120 battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE buses from New Flyer

J.B. Hunt to purchase 10 battery-electric, 3 hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks from Nikola

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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

Rio Tinto purchases 4 Wabtec battery-electric locomotives for the Pilbara

Honda secures auto industry’s largest renewable energy purchase; 60% reduction in CO2 from N.A. manufacturing operations

ZeroAvia and MONTE strike deal for 100 hydrogen-electric powertrains to enable zero-emission aircraft leasing

Udokan Copper to cut carbon intensity of copper production up to 75% by 2035

CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

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

Bakken Energy to purchase synfuels plant and convert to blue hydrogen production as part of $2B hydrogen hub project

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

FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040

Amtrak aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045

Ford sets target to become carbon-neutral globally by 2050

Renault Group signs lithium offtake agreement with Vulcan Energy; Zero Carbon Lithium

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

Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

DHL Express purchases 100 Fiat E-Ducato electric vans; 14,000 e-vehicles in delivery fleet across Europe by 2030

UMD collaborative study finds that fuel efficiency of one car in household may be cancelled out by next car purchase

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Maersk and Carbon Sink partner to accelerate green methanol production; Maersk’s 8th green methanol deal

Ford opens Cologne EV Center; annual capacity of 250,000+ EVs

ExxonMobil increases purchases of renewable diesel from Global Clean Energy Holdings to up to 5M barrels per year

Clean Energy and Total to create JV to develop carbon-negative RNG and infrastructure in US; $50M from bp

High-blend renewable fuels could cut extra 46m tonnes GHG emissions from truck operations in UK by 2030

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