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SEI study outlines risks to global low-carbon technology push

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

A new report from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) finds that recent progress in developing and deploying low carbon technology is fragile, and advises that policy support must be stabilized globally to maintain momentum. Great strides have been taken in the industrial development of low-carbon technologies.

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Westport Launches First Global Carbon Finance Program for Transportation Registered to the Voluntary Carbon Standard

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MARCH 25, 2010

in collaboration with Grütter Consulting , has launched a program to monetize the carbon emission reductions associated with Cummins Westport (CWI) and Westport HD natural gas engines. Westport and CWI natural gas powered vehicles sold since 1 January 2009 will be eligible for carbon credits based on an agreed price per tonne.

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Cummins and Chevron advance strategic collaboration; focus on lower carbon-intensity fuels

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AUGUST 11, 2023

Cummins and Chevron USA, a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation announced a memorandum of understanding to leverage complementary positioning in hydrogen, natural gas, and other lower carbon fuel value chains.

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Global Carbon Project: Low growth in global carbon emissions continues for third successive year

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Global carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels did not grow in 2015 and are projected to rise only slightly in 2016, marking three years of almost no growth, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Global Carbon Project. of all global CO 2 emissions, with their emissions increasing 5.2%

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Skyonic awards $117M construction contract to Toyo-Thai-USA for commercial-scale carbon capture and utilization plant

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AUGUST 18, 2013

Skyonic Corporation, developer of the SkyMine mineralization process which can serve as a potential replacement for existing scrubber technology ( earlier post ), recently awarded the $117M construction contract for the Capitol SkyMine plant in San Antonio, Texas, to Toyo-Thai-USA Corporation (TTUS).

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Teijin begins operations at carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic plant; targeting components for mass-produced vehicles

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Teijin Limited began operating a pilot plant for the fully integrated production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) components from carbon fiber on the premises of its Matsuyama Factory in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. billion) for carbon fiber composite products by around 2020. Earlier post.).

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Study finds global CO2 emissions back on the rise in 2010

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Global carbon dioxide emissions show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to a study led by the University of Exeter (UK). The study, which also involved the University of East Anglia (UK) and other global institutions, is part of the annual carbon budget update by the Global Carbon Project.

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HIF Global begins approval process for its first eFuels manufacturing facility in Australia; third globally

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JULY 17, 2022

E-fuels company HIF (Highly Innovative Fuels) Global has begun the development of Australia’s first large-scale, carbon-neutral eFuels production facility in Tasmania. Our global plan is to produce over 8 billion liters a year of carbon-neutral eFuels—enough to decarbonize 5 million vehicles. Earlier post.).

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AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland, announce integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project; EaaS

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MAY 14, 2021

The project will enable at least 44 buses in Ride On Montgomery County’s transit fleet to transition from diesel to electric, advancing the County’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035, reducing lifetime emissions by more than 155,000 tons, while delivering resilience to climate events and power outages.

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Renewable fuels company Raven SR announces $20M strategic investment from Chevron, ITOCHU, Hyzon Motors and Ascent Hydrogen Fund

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AUGUST 18, 2021

a waste-to-fuels company, closed a $20-million strategic investment from Chevron USA, ITOCHU, Hyzon Motors and Ascent Hydrogen Fund. 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.04% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases) added—instead it is evacuated from the process so there is zero combustion inside the rotary reformer.

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

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JUNE 9, 2022

Based in the UK and USA, ZeroAvia has already secured experimental certificates for its two-prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA, passed significant flight test milestones, secured a number of key partnerships with major aircraft OEMs and major global airlines, and is on track for commercial operations in 2024.

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LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

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AUGUST 30, 2016

LeMond Composites, founded by three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond, has licensed a low-cost, high-volume carbon fiber manufacturing process developed at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). Earlier post.)

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Chevron, Delta Air Lines, and Google to measure sustainable aviation fuel emissions data

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Chevron USA, through its Chevron Products Company division, Delta Air Lines, and Google announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to track sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) test batch emissions data using cloud-based technology. —Andy Walz, president of Americas Fuels & Lubricants for Chevron. “.

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

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered a green methanol partnership with US-based project developer Carbon Sink LLC. This is Maersk’s 8 th such agreement in the efforts to accelerate global production of green methanol. Partnerships are essential on this journey—and I am very pleased to welcome Carbon Sink on board.

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the award of approximately $72 million in federal funding to support the development and advancement of carbon capture technologies under two funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). Enabling Production of Low Carbon Emissions Steel Through CO 2 Capture from Blast Furnace Gases. Chevron USA.

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Honeywell introduces UOP eFining methanol-to-jet technology; HIF Global to deploy at eSAF plant in US

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MAY 11, 2023

Honeywell has introduced its new, UOP eFining technology, a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). HIF Global, the world’s leading eFuels company, intends to deploy the new technology to produce eSAF at its second US eFuels facility— its first eSAF facility in the US. Earlier post.)

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Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

The new plant is the third production facility in the company’s global battery production network. The aim is a carbon neutral new car fleet until 2039. On the way to sustainable mobility, production plays a central role: All European Mercedes-Benz plants are to produce completely carbon neutral from 2022.

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Schlumberger New Energy Venture to launch a lithium extraction pilot plant in Nevada

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MARCH 19, 2021

The deployment of the pilot plant will be in Clayton Valley, Nevada, USA. Schlumberger’s expertise in the subsurface domain, development of process technology, and global deployment of technology at scale with various partners all play an important role in the innovation and efficiency of our DLE process.

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Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge Plug-In Hybrid models with up to 41 miles of electric range in Pure Mode

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MARCH 15, 2022

Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability. million cars globally, with at least half being fully electric cars.

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Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

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DECEMBER 16, 2018

Long-term measurement data of the equivalent black carbon (eBC) mass concentrations and particle number size distributions (PNSD) from the Global Atmosphere Watch Observatory Chacaltaya (CHC; 5240?m However, soot does not only have a negative effect on human health, it also contributes to global warming by absorbing solar radiation.

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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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MAY 10, 2023

In collaboration with NE, DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office will provide funding and project oversight for the two hydrogen production–related projects that were selected: General Electric Global Research, Scaled Solid Oxide Co-Electrolysis for Low-Cost Syngas Synthesis from Nuclear Energy.

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Benchmark Gigafactories Europe paints grim raw material supply picture; “Auto OEMs will need to become miners”

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APRIL 2, 2022

The global battery arms race shows no signs of slowing down. Benchmark warned of more battery capacity to come despite raw material disconnect, with global totals expect to top 10GWh for Energy Transition needs. Global lithium ion battery capacity 10 year pipeline has reached 5,777 GWh.

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California trucking firm switches fleet of 600+ trucks to Neste renewable diesel

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a low-carbon fuel produced from 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials, primarily wastes and residues. It cuts greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, reduces tailpipe emissions, in particular NO x and carbon monoxide, and has no odor. Neste MY Renewable Diesel reduced climate emissions by 8.3

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Researchers find bio-inspired high-tech surfaces on hulls could greatly reduce drag and CO2 emissions of ships; up to 1% of global CO2

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JANUARY 27, 2019

If ship hulls were coated with special bo-inspired high-tech air trapping materials, up to 1% of global CO 2 emissions could be avoided according to a new study by researchers from the University of Bonn together with colleagues from St. This corresponds to almost one percent of global CO 2 emissions. Augustin and Rostock.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

XALT Energy, a company of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, is a Midland, Michigan-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions. FlixBus, Europe’s largest operator of long-distance bus travel, will test the bus through its FlixBus USA operations. MCI will send its D45 CRTe LE CHARGE to Altoona, Pa.,

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Study finds GHG emissions associated with palm oil production have been significantly underestimated; implications for carbon intensity of biofuels as well as biofuel policies in Europe

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

All conclude that while carbon losses from biomass replacement and land clearance are considerable, it is the large and sustained CO 2 emissions from drained peat that contribute most to overall emissions and biofuel carbon debts. greatly reducing or stopping carbon inputs to the peat from biomass. —Page et al.

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Viridos raises $25M in Series A for algae-based jet and diesel fuel

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MARCH 14, 2023

The Series A was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and joined by Chevron USA. Globally, diesel and jet fuel account for more than one-third of the liquid fossil fuel used. SAF and RD made from Viridos algae oil are expected to have a 70% reduced carbon footprint. and United Airlines Ventures.

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BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

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JUNE 24, 2011

BMW M GmbH used the M Night Event in the lead-up to the Nürburgring 24-hour race to unveil the BMW M3 CRT (Carbon Racing Technology). The M3 CRT represents the worldwide debut of a new production process for carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components in the automotive industry. kilograms per horsepower (7.7 Earlier post.).

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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APRIL 11, 2019

NO 2 is just one component of air pollution, which is made up of many pollutants (including particulate matter, ozone, carbon monoxide), which are known to have numerous adverse effects on health. NO 2 is a pollutant formed mainly from fossil fuel combustion, and traffic emissions can contribute up to 80% of ambient NO 2 in cities.

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Chevron, Toyota to explore strategic alliance on hydrogen

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APRIL 22, 2021

Chevron USA, through its Chevron Products Company division (Chevron), and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Working towards a strategic alliance on hydrogen presents an opportunity to build a large-scale business in a low-carbon area that is complementary to our current offerings.

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Teijin opening US Composite Application Center; co-development of CFRTP with GM

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MARCH 21, 2012

Teijin Limited is opening the Teijin Composites Application Center (TCAC) to develop automotive and other industrial applications of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite products in Auburn Hills, Michigan. TACA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teijin Holdings USA, Inc., billion to US$2.4 billion ) by around 2020.

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President Obama, Bill McKibben & I Want You To Man Up on Global Warming. It’s Time To Book Your Hotel In Copenhagen

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NOVEMBER 24, 2009

But I’m not happy with the President’s strategy or performance when it comes to our nation’s response to global warming. campaign carbon producers citizen volunteer climate change election environment environmental legislation fossil fuels politics sea-level rise solar power 350.org Woulda, coulda, shoulda.

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CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

CSA Group, a leading developer of standards, codes and training programs, and the International Performance Assessment Centre for Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide (IPAC-CO 2 Research Inc.), Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil-fuel combustion 2 reached a record high of 31.6 This represents an increase of 1.0

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DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

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OCTOBER 20, 2022

It has developed process technology and experience in producing lower carbon intensity, high performance, synthetic graphite targeting the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. As part of the fluorinated solutions business group of Orbia, a publicly traded global corporation with total revenues of $8.7

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Potential large methane reservoirs beneath Antarctic ice sheet

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AUGUST 30, 2012

Our modeling shows that over millions of years, microbes may have turned this old organic carbon into methane. million square kilometers) overlies pre-glacial sedimentary basins containing about 21,000 billion metric tons of organic carbon. —Coauthor Slawek Tulaczyk, a professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UC Santa Cruz.

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Ford receives DOE HPC4Mfg award to optimize process for electrode drying in battery manufacturing

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JANUARY 19, 2023

million investment from the High-Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program for six teams which will tap into the US National Laboratories’ high-performance computing (HPC) resources to help manufacturers streamline their processes, increase their productivity, and lower their carbon footprint. M2X Energy Inc. – M2X Energy Inc.

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Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

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JULY 20, 2021

Once the complimentary charging has been fully used within the first 3 years, customers will automatically be eligible for Electrify America’s Pass+, with the $4 monthly membership fee covered courtesy of Volvo Car USA for one year. This will enable drivers to charge at discounted rates of $0.31/min, min, compared to the standard $0.43/min.

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Elon Musk-funded XPRIZE carbon removal competition reveals its 15 “milestone round” winners

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APRIL 22, 2022

Fifteen early-phase “milestone round” winners from the Elon Musk-funded $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition were announced on Friday. The XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition was launched to encourage the development of innovative techniques that can help reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026; developing new hybrid power unit

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AUGUST 27, 2022

In addition, Formula 1 has set itself the goal of being a carbon-neutral racing series by 2030. The great interest in Formula 1 is global and the racing series is one of the sporting events with the highest reach in the world. Showcar with Audi F1 launch livery. In 2021, more than 1.5 billion TV viewers watched the races.

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Steel industry calls for shift in vehicle emissions regulations from tailpipe to total lifecycle

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

A report prepared by Ricardo earlier this year for, and in collaboration with, the expert membership of the UK’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership ( earlier post ) highlighted the increasing importance of accounting for whole life carbon emissions to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of low carbon vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Alstom Enters Solar Market With Up to $55M Investment in BrightSource Energy

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MAY 20, 2010

Alstom, a global leader in equipment and services for power generation, is entering the solar market with an investment of up to $55 million in BrightSource Energy Inc., BrightSource is a specialist in designing, building and operating tower based solar thermal power plants with operations in the USA, Israel and Australia.

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Airlines Present Climate Change Proposals at UN Forum; 50% Absolute Cut In Emissions by 2050 Compared to 2005

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

The aviation sector is united in calling on world leaders to retain a global sectoral approach to reducing aviation emissions under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), working in cooperation with the sector through IATA. Aviation emissions should be accounted for at a global level.

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Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading global developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, and Aston Martin announced a technical partnership for the Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar program. TenCate Advanced Composites began producing advanced composite materials in 1972 in Nijverdal, The Netherlands.

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China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% — Meanwhile, In USA…

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I’ve read books by Chinese authors, global diplomats, historians and youth influencers about the country. continued] The post China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% Meanwhile, In USA… appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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SEI study outlines risks to global low-carbon technology push

Westport Launches First Global Carbon Finance Program for Transportation Registered to the Voluntary Carbon Standard

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Cummins and Chevron advance strategic collaboration; focus on lower carbon-intensity fuels

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Global Carbon Project: Low growth in global carbon emissions continues for third successive year

Skyonic awards $117M construction contract to Toyo-Thai-USA for commercial-scale carbon capture and utilization plant

Teijin begins operations at carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic plant; targeting components for mass-produced vehicles

Study finds global CO2 emissions back on the rise in 2010

HIF Global begins approval process for its first eFuels manufacturing facility in Australia; third globally

AlphaStruxure and Montgomery County, Maryland, announce integrated microgrid and electric bus charging infrastructure project; EaaS

Renewable fuels company Raven SR announces $20M strategic investment from Chevron, ITOCHU, Hyzon Motors and Ascent Hydrogen Fund

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

LeMond Composites licenses ORNL low-cost carbon fiber manufacturing process; transportation, renewable energy, & infrastructure

Chevron, Delta Air Lines, and Google to measure sustainable aviation fuel emissions data

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

DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

Honeywell introduces UOP eFining methanol-to-jet technology; HIF Global to deploy at eSAF plant in US

Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

Schlumberger New Energy Venture to launch a lithium extraction pilot plant in Nevada

Volvo Car USA announces new extended range Recharge Plug-In Hybrid models with up to 41 miles of electric range in Pure Mode

Study finds megacity traffic soot can reach high altitudes and be transported over long distances, contributing to global warming

DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

Benchmark Gigafactories Europe paints grim raw material supply picture; “Auto OEMs will need to become miners”

California trucking firm switches fleet of 600+ trucks to Neste renewable diesel

Researchers find bio-inspired high-tech surfaces on hulls could greatly reduce drag and CO2 emissions of ships; up to 1% of global CO2

XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

Study finds GHG emissions associated with palm oil production have been significantly underestimated; implications for carbon intensity of biofuels as well as biofuel policies in Europe

Viridos raises $25M in Series A for algae-based jet and diesel fuel

BMW showcases new carbon fiber reinforced plastic production process with M3 CRT; process to produce components for i3 electric and i8 PHEV models

Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

Chevron, Toyota to explore strategic alliance on hydrogen

Teijin opening US Composite Application Center; co-development of CFRTP with GM

President Obama, Bill McKibben & I Want You To Man Up on Global Warming. It’s Time To Book Your Hotel In Copenhagen

CSA group and IPAC-CO2 propose bi-national standard for geologic storage of CO2

DOE awarding $1.6B to 11 battery materials separation and processing projects as part of $2.8B funding

Potential large methane reservoirs beneath Antarctic ice sheet

Ford receives DOE HPC4Mfg award to optimize process for electrode drying in battery manufacturing

Volvo C40 Recharge EV coming to US with $58,750 MSRP

Elon Musk-funded XPRIZE carbon removal competition reveals its 15 “milestone round” winners

Audi to enter Formula 1 in 2026; developing new hybrid power unit

Steel industry calls for shift in vehicle emissions regulations from tailpipe to total lifecycle

Alstom Enters Solar Market With Up to $55M Investment in BrightSource Energy

Airlines Present Climate Change Proposals at UN Forum; 50% Absolute Cut In Emissions by 2050 Compared to 2005

Aston Martin, TenCate Advanced Composites partner for Valkyrie program

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