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AUGUST 21, 2015

A team led by Dr. Stuart Licht at The George Washington University in Washington, DC has developed a low-cost, high-yield and scalable process for the electrolytic conversion of atmospheric CO 2 dissolved in molten carbonates into carbon nanofibers (CNFs.) Atmospheric air is added to an electrolytic cell.

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JANUARY 30, 2022

Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have shown that making carbon fiber composites with bio-based epoxies and an anhydride hardener makes the material fully recyclable by introducing linkages that are more easily degraded. At once strong and featherweight, carbon fiber’s advantages come from its layered design.

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APRIL 26, 2023

The focus of the research project “MaSSiF – Material Innovations for Solid-State Sulfur-Silicon Batteries” is the design, construction and evaluation of lightweight and low-cost sulfur-based prototype cells with high storage capacities. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is providing nearly €2.9

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APRIL 23, 2021

The plant will produce cleaner gasoline from low-cost natural gas, captured bio-methane from farms and landfills, and mitigated flared gas from the Permian basin. The Penwell facility will be the first gasoline manufacturer in the world to incorporate carbon capture and sequestration.

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MARCH 10, 2022

Early in February, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced that they will build the world’s first ship for transporting carbon dioxide solely from carbon-capture facilities. Carbon capture is picking up steam around the world as heavy industries and power plants try to meet emissions-reductions targets.

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MARCH 22, 2022

Fennac (often called “Prussian White” among battery researchers) is a framework material consisting of sodium, iron carbon and nitrogen (Na x Fe[Fe(CN) 6 ] with x>1.9). The large pores inside the material enable the capture and storage of a range of atoms or molecules making the compound highly interesting for a range of applications.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

A team at Imperial College London has examined the relative costs of carbon mitigation from a lifecycle perspective for 12 different hydrogen production techniques using fossil fuels, nuclear energy and renewable sources. Proportional reduction in emissions against percentage cost increase relative to SMR.

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JUNE 15, 2023

Electrochemical prelithiation enables cell manufacturer to produce lithium-ion cells with higher energy density, longer cycle life and reduced cell impedance, all while reducing cost and carbon footprint. Nanoscale’s electrochemical process is the only safe, scalable and low-cost prelithiation technology, the company says.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Higher prices reflect the relative immaturity of these markets, the higher production costs, the diverse range of applications and battery imports. For the higher end of the range, low volume and bespoke orders push prices up. LFP battery pack prices rose 27% in 2022, compared to 2021.

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JULY 10, 2021

Establishing ambitious carbon-intensity targets and a regulatory framework for carbon capture and storage. British Columbia (BC) has the resources to produce both green and blue hydrogen with low carbon intensity. More than 98% of BC’s electricity is renewable, enabling the production of green hydrogen via electrolysis.

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JUNE 23, 2014

The reverse reaction may have a similarly transformative potential, where the decomposition of ammonia into nitrogen and hydrogen enables the provision of hydrogen for a low-carbon energy economy. The material costs, however, are very significantly less, the team observed. —David et al.

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MAY 14, 2014

Start-up Power Japan Plus announced plans to commercialize a dual-carbon battery technology, which it calls the Ryden dual carbon battery. Dual-carbon (also called dual-graphite) batteries were first introduced by McCullough and his colleagues at Dow Chemical in a 1989 patent, and were subsequently studied by Carlin et al.

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AUGUST 22, 2013

ARPA-E’s new program, Robust Affordable Next Generation Energy Storage Systems (RANGE) ( earlier post ), aims to accelerate widespread EV adoption by dramatically improving driving range and reliability, and by providing low-cost, low-carbon alternatives to today’s vehicles. EnZinc Inc. Dendrite Free Zinc?Air

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MARCH 7, 2021

SOECs can be used for direct electrochemical conversion of steam (H 2 O), carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), or both into hydrogen (H 2 ), carbon monoxide (CO), or syngas (H 2 +CO), respectively. Typical performance ranges for competing electrolysis technologies for (B) H 2 O splitting and (C) CO 2 splitting. Hauch et al.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) represents a potential low-cost, abundant feedstock for producing fuels and products. Improvements in productivity with traditional carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) supply. Topic Areas include: Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Enable Production of Conversion-Ready Feedstocks (up to $15M).

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JANUARY 11, 2012

kWh battery pack, and has an estimated range of 100 miles (161 km). With sustainability in mind, eMO benefits from a low carbon footprint and a recyclability strategy. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4 Top speed is 65 mpg (105 km/h), and acceleration form 0-20 mph (0-32 km/h) takes 3.4

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Supported by a grant from the Niche Vehicle Network, supported by the Department for Transport and Innovate UK, the project will adapt the design of the Yamaha Tricity 300 to replace its combustion engine with a fully electric powertrain with fast-charging capability and a targeted 100 mile operating range.

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Nano One is a clean technology company with patented processes for the low-cost, low-environmental footprint production of high-performance cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries, and Euro Manganese is a battery raw materials company developing a significant manganese deposit in the Czech Republic.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), successfully completed an on-road demonstration of its proprietary technology that enables a heavy-duty truck diesel engine to operate on low-carbon and carbon-negative fuels, including 100% renewable plant-based fuels.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Six months into the CABLED trial (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators) ( earlier post ), Aston University’s research reveals that drivers are travelling more miles more frequently and are undertaking longer journeys, indicating increased confidence and notably reduced ‘range anxiety’. million (US$11.9-million)

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MAY 17, 2016

Researchers in China have directly synthesized gasoline- and diesel-range C 6 -C 15 branched alkanes in high carbon yield (~80%) via the self-condensation of acetone and the subsequent hydrodeoxygenation over a dual-bed catalyst system. A paper on their work appears in the RSC journal Green Chemistry. Sheng et al. Click to enlarge.

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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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JANUARY 11, 2023

Projects selected for the Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living (EVs4ALL) program ( earlier post ) aim to expand domestic EV adoption by developing batteries that last longer, charge faster, perform efficiently in freezing temperatures and have better overall range retention. Award amount: $3,152,000).

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AUGUST 25, 2020

In recent years, ammonia has been considered by various industries for use in power generation as its consumption is carbon free, offers high energy density and has an established transportation network in contrast to hydrogen which has issues with both storage and distribution. —Dr James Barth, engineering lead at Reaction Engines.

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JUNE 1, 2015

Stanford University scientists have created a new ultrahigh surface area three-dimensional porous graphitic carbon material that significantly boosts the performance of energy-storage technologies. The maximum surface area achieved with conventional activated carbon is about 3,000 m 2 g –1. cm –3 ), and hierarchical pore architecture.

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MARCH 29, 2022

The project is a long-life, scaleable resource capable of producing battery-grade lithium carbonate. It has the potential to have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry. The patented low-cost extraction process allows lithium to be extracted from raw brine in less than 24 hours.

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OCTOBER 8, 2022

It is an ideal fun hatch which offers premium, safety and technology features, eco-friendly footprint, spirited performance, all made even more desirable with the added advantage of a low cost of ownership. A 7.2kW AC home fast charger which can add 35km range with 30 min of charging. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd.

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AUGUST 27, 2023

Renewable bio-ethanol produced from agricultural feedstocks and algae offers the benefits of high energy density, easy storage and transport, and a low environmental impact. Nissan’s vision is to utilize ethanol for electric vehicle range extenders [ earlier post ]. W cm −1 at 700 °C, without carbon deposition. 2023.233544

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

million) in grants to 16 collaborative research and development projects that focus on achieving significant cuts in CO 2 emissions for vehicle-centric technologies in low carbon vehicles. Low Cost, Scalable Low Rare Earth Electric Motor. Validation of Automotive Micro Turbine Range Extender (VAMTRE).

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MARCH 26, 2019

Harbour Air first demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by becoming the first fully carbon-neutral airline in North America in 2007, through the purchase of carbon offsets. The aviation industry currently contributes 12% of all US carbon emissions and 4.9% —Greg McDougall, founder and CEO of Harbour Air Seaplanes.

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JULY 10, 2021

The Rolls-Royce SMR takes advantage of factory-built modularization techniques to reduce the amount of on-site construction significantly, and can deliver a low cost nuclear solution that is competitive with renewable alternatives.

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MAY 20, 2021

F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. Standard on base trims is 2.4 kilowatts of power—a combination of up to 2.4

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MARCH 25, 2010

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is providing £30 million (US$45 million) in new funding to further encourage a shift to low carbon transport. million) in a second round of the Green Bus Fund Competition to buy new low carbon buses. The £30 million was a commitment included in last year’s Pre-Budget Report.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Given the critical role of EVs in reducing the carbon footprint of the transportation sector, GM says it is committed to the responsible sourcing of the mined materials needed for EV production. As automotive battery demand expands globally, access to battery materials is of increasing importance.

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JULY 26, 2020

Phase II awards range up to $1,150,000 for two years. will develop low-cost, energy-efficient nanoporous ceramic membrane modules for separating pure oxygen from air. This grant may lead to a first-ever cost-effective application of CO 2 direct air capture technology. manufacturing industry. SixPoint Materials, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Ranges of automotive fuel cell system costs at mass manufactured volume using technology from three UK companies supported by the Carbon Trust. Source: Carbon Trust. —James Wilde, Director of Innovation and Policy at the Carbon Trust. Click to enlarge. 500,000 units per year). Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Echion has huge potential to use its cutting-edge battery chemistry technology to accelerate the adoption of batteries in a range of applications. Twice the volumetric capacity of LTO anodes. Safe operating voltage. 1000’s of cycles demonstrated. Echion’s anode materials rely on its proprietary Mixed Niobium Oxide (XNO) technology.

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