Carbon, Environment and Switzerland

DOE awards $4M to carbon capture and storage projects selected as part of ACT

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) announced $4 million in federal funding for national laboratories to collaborate with international partners on seven projects out of the 12 that were selected as a part of the Accelerating Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies (ACT) Initiative. million of which €31.5

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T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2021

CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). Flying on a private jet is probably the worst thing you can do for the environment.

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Leclanché reduces cobalt in NMCA cells from 20 to 5%; 20% higher energy density; water-based production

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2023

These are highly toxic and harmful to the environment. In April 2018, NMP was added to the list of Substances of Very High Concern, which can have serious irreversible effects on human health and the environment. However, these cathodes are manufactured by most manufacturers using organic solvents such as NMP (N-methylpyrrolidone).

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EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2021

Thanks to the expertise of several project partners, HyFlexFuel proved that HTL biocrudes can be successfully upgraded to drop-in fuels in an industrially-relevant environment, achieving hundreds of hours of continuous operations. —Daniele Castello of Aalborg University.

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Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Japanese and UK respondents exhibit the same belief, while the rest of the regions surveyed are most concerned with carbon footprint reduction. The sample included 16,037 adults 18-and-over, from the UK, US, DACH (Austria, Germany and Switzerland), France, Sweden, Japan, China and India.

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Aviation Summit calls for global framework on emissions reductions

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2012

The 6 th Aviation and Environment Summit , recently held in Geneva, Switzerland, concluded with the adoption of an industry declaration titled “Aviation Benefits Beyond Boundaries,” as a joint message to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, or Rio+20).

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MIT study finds real-world NOx from diesels cars in Europe greatly exceeds laboratory levels; transboundary emissions cause 70% of health impacts

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

A new study by MIT researchers, published this month in Atmospheric Environment , finds that in Europe, 10 major auto manufacturers produced diesel cars, sold between 2000 and 2015, that generate up to 16 times more NO x emissions on the road than in regulatory tests—a level that exceeds European limits but does not violate any EU laws.

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PSI team demonstrates direct hydrocarbon fuel production from water and CO2 by solar-driven thermochemical cycles

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2016

By utilizing a redox material such as ceria (CeO 2 ) as a reactive medium, STCs can produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide—i.e., Schematic illustration of direct hydrocarbon (C x H y O z ) formation from water and carbon dioxide during the reoxidation of reduced ceria doped with a catalyst (Cat.). syngas—from water and CO 2.

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Hyundai Motor CES exhibits envision transition to hydrogen energy, SDV solutions – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hyundai Motor committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 and continues to make efforts to reduce carbon in all areas of the value chain. Transition to a hydrogen society: In 2021, Hyundai Motor committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 and continues to make efforts to reduce carbon in all areas of the value chain.

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California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released proposed regulations to link its cap-and-trade program to Québec’s to form a joint carbon market to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. —Québec minister for Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Pierre Arcand. Earlier post.).

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New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

New online maps published by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) of the Joint Research Centre, allow citizens to pinpoint the main diffuse sources of air pollution, such as transport and aviation. Click to enlarge.

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Video Friday: ChatGPT for Robotics

Cars That Think

MARCH 3, 2023

Auro ] Founded in 2014, Verity delivers fully autonomous indoor drone systems that are trusted in environments where failure is not an option. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, with global operations, Verity’s system is used to complete thousands of fully autonomous inventory checks every day in warehouses everywhere.

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Climate Disclosure Standards Board Proposes New Framework for Data Reporting at World Business Summit

Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2009

There is no scarcity of warnings of the risk of irreversible climatic damage to the environment. —Paul Dickinson, Chief Executive of the Carbon Disclosure Project. CDSB was founded in January 2007 at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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European Researchers Launch Mega Campaign to Assess Urban Air Pollution

Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2009

Twenty research teams from across Europe are launching one of its largest pollution monitoring campaigns and are setting up sites in Île-de-France (a region containing the Paris metropolitan area) to investigate sources of particulate pollution in the urban environment. Paul Scherer Institut, Villingen, Switzerland. million (US$4.8

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IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Scientists from IBM Research - China and other experts across IBM are developing new insights into traffic and predictions that will serve as the foundation for new transportation services to deal with this complex environment. Because the software in cars is becoming more sophisticated, the car is becoming a moving sensor on the road.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The last official UNFCCC meeting prior to the 15 th Congress ended 6 November in Barcelona, and environment ministers have been shuttling in and out of Copenhagen since then to conduct ad hoc negotiations prior to the summit. ” —British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, summing up the historical significance of COP 15.

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PSI and Empa launch $6.9M SynFuels project to produce kerosene from CO2 and hydrogen

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Over the next three years, the two Swiss research institutes will jointly search for practical ways of linking carbon dioxide and hydrogen to form longer-chain molecules and thus produce synthetic fuels. Schmidt, head of the Energy and Environment Division at PSI. million Swiss francs (US$6.9 million). —Thomas J.

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European power-to-methane company Electrochaea opens California subsidiary

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2020

These organisms can be found in a broad range of habitats, including some of the most extreme environments on the planet, such as volcanic hot springs, salt lakes, in addition to that, oceans and soils, among others. Electrochaea’s proprietary biocatalyst is a selectively evolved—i.e.,

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Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2009

A new study by the French institute Enerdata, commissioned by the European Federation for Transport & Environment (T&E), suggests that the European CO 2 standards for new vehicles due to come into effect in 2012 will lead not only to a European savings on oil (mainly via lower oil import volumes) but also to slightly lower global oil prices.

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Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 16, 2024

Boutique brands have alleged that they produce vehicles in such small quantities that the overall carbon footprint is minuscule. In terms of model split, the continuing success of the Urus Super SUV was confirmed (6,087 vehicles delivered), followed by another notable record for the Huracán, of which 3,962 cars were delivered.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. I thrive in a mentoring environment that provides space for me to grow. Her organization, like EAA, is extremely passionate about helping people reduce their carbon footprint and live sustainable lives. Let’s meet the candidates. Frederick (Rick) W.

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Volta Trucks reveals purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle for inner city freight distribution: Volta Zero

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

The high-tech Flax weave was developed by Volta’s world-leading supplier, Bcomp of Switzerland, in collaboration with the European Space Agency, and is currently used in 16 of the world’s most competitive motor racing series. It also matches the stiffness and weight of carbon fibre but uses 75% less CO 2 to produce.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 28, 2021

As a mariner, I have focused on Health, Safety, & Environment concerns. I thrive in a mentoring environment that provides space for me to grow. Her organization, like EAA, is extremely passionate about helping people reduce their carbon footprint and live sustainable lives. Let’s meet the candidates. Frederick (Rick) W.

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Hyundai begins supplies of hydrogen trucks to Port of California | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

MAY 2, 2024

on May 2 and attended by key officials from Hyundai, CTE (The Center for Transportation and the Environment), the California Air Quality Administration, and the California Energy Commission. The inauguration ceremony, which was held in Oakland, U.S.,

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EV Driven

DOE awards $4M to carbon capture and storage projects selected as part of ACT

T&E: Rising use of private jets sends CO2 emissions soaring

Leclanché reduces cobalt in NMCA cells from 20 to 5%; 20% higher energy density; water-based production

EU project HyFlexFuel converted sewage sludge and other biomasses into kerosene by hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL); SAF

Ansys releases pre-lockdown global survey on vehicle electrification

Aviation Summit calls for global framework on emissions reductions

MIT study finds real-world NOx from diesels cars in Europe greatly exceeds laboratory levels; transboundary emissions cause 70% of health impacts

PSI team demonstrates direct hydrocarbon fuel production from water and CO2 by solar-driven thermochemical cycles

Hyundai Motor CES exhibits envision transition to hydrogen energy, SDV solutions – ET Auto

California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources

Video Friday: ChatGPT for Robotics

Climate Disclosure Standards Board Proposes New Framework for Data Reporting at World Business Summit

European Researchers Launch Mega Campaign to Assess Urban Air Pollution

IBM releases fifth annual Next Five in Five list of near-term significant innovations; personalized routing for commuting/transportation makes the cut

Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

PSI and Empa launch $6.9M SynFuels project to produce kerosene from CO2 and hydrogen

European power-to-methane company Electrochaea opens California subsidiary

Study Finds That CO2 Standards for Vehicles Can Reduce Price of Oil

Lamborghini Breaks Historic Sales Record

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Volta Trucks reveals purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle for inner city freight distribution: Volta Zero

EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Hyundai begins supplies of hydrogen trucks to Port of California | Autocar Professional

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