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JULY 22, 2021

By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and zero carbon technologies. Rolls-Royce Power Systems has outlined its road map for climate neutrality: Net Zero@Power Systems.

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JULY 23, 2014

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) released a white paper, “ Transportation Electrification: Utility Fleets Leading the Charge ,” that focuses on the electric power industry’s effort to accelerate the expansion of electric transportation in commercial and retail markets, beginning with electric utility fleets. —EEI white paper.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals for a project to provide assistance in developing and implementing assessment and mitigation activities for diesel sources of black carbon in the Russian Arctic. Previous research on black carbon and climate overlooked that topic.

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JUNE 9, 2014

The company recently published a white paper discussing its patent pending technology. Formic acid is also considered a carbon neutral, renewable energy source, and can also be obtained by aqueous catalytic partial oxidation of wet biomass. Neah Power Systems , Inc.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

It aims to develop a web-based policy support tool to help city authorities across the EU to identify and implement the most cost effective strategies for addressing major urban transport challenges, including traffic congestion, urban air quality, carbon dioxide emissions and accidents.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2009

billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources for storage or beneficial use. Secretary Chu on Carbon Capture. Noting that coal accounts for roughly 25% of the world energy supply and 40% of the carbon emissions. The first phase of these projects will include $21.6

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NOVEMBER 1, 2017

SCE describes its Clean Power and Electrification Pathway in a white paper. The Clean Power and Electrification Pathway calls for three closely linked efforts that support and build upon each other: Doubling the use of carbon-free electricity from 40% today to 80% by 2030, supported by energy storage.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Earlier this month, Gevo entered into its first definitive commercial off-take agreement with Sasol Chemical Industries Limited, with a goal of providing cost-competitive, reduced carbon footprint alternatives for consumer goods such as paint, ink and coating applications.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2014

EPA will solicit input from independent experts through a series of technical white papers, and in the fall of 2014, EPA will determine how best to pursue further methane reductions from these sources. If EPA decides to develop additional regulations, it will complete those regulations by the end of 2016.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Carbon offsets/credits garnered the largest percentage of “strongly unfavorable” or “somewhat unfavorable” views from survey participants, with a 25% unfavorable rating, followed closely by nuclear power with a 23% unfavorable rating and cap and trade with a 22% unfavorable rating. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Support carbon fees/dividends or broader national cap and trade carbon system. If your elected officials are uncommitted about EVs, Bob Erdman of EAA’s Greater Washington DC chapter helped pull together a fact sheet and white paper that is a perfect segue for reticent lawmakers.

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APRIL 4, 2009

The European Commission has published a white paper—“ Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action ”—outlining the framework of a two-phase strategic approach to help the EU cope with the impacts of climate change. The seriousness of climate change is becoming greater and more disturbing with each passing year.

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MARCH 23, 2013

ARB staff posted a white paper describing its initial regulatory concepts for an ADF regulation. While more innovation may be anticipated in ensuing years of lower carbon and higher renewable fuel standards, there are already notable innovations today.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. We are especially concerned about the ability of the electric power sector to achieve “zero-carbon” electricity. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 22, 2011

Consumers will not automatically make the switch to plug-in electric vehicles if running costs are high, a recharging station network is not in place, or if new technologies are not user-friendly, according to a new policy paper by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) European Bureau.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) R&D team released its current position paper on critical R&D challenges facing the alternative jet fuel industry, highlighting near-, mid-, and long-term priorities. The Position Paper is supported by a series of white papers describing the path forward on these key topics.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Despite expected dramatic improvements in energy efficiency and conservation, emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption will grow over the next quarter century. Accordingly, an unconventional fossil energy R&D strategy should work to support these objectives.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Yet much of the white paper simply reaffirms CARB's intention to focus on hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles, despite their own belief that even pre-commercialization of fuel cell vehicles remains over five years away. CARB ought to recognize that near-term commercialization of plug-in electric cars is happening.

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MARCH 20, 2012

EU targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions are being jeopardized by the absence of harmonized incentives to consumers, he suggested. The paper also calls for the use of conventionally fueled cars in cities to be halved by 2030 and then completely phased out by 2050. —Stefan Jacoby.

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

Carbon emissions from domestic transport will be reduced by up to 14 per cent over the next decade the Government predicts as a result of the new carbon reduction strategy, published today by Transport Secretary, Andrew Adonis. Transport currently makes up 21 per cent of all UK domestic carbon emissions.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Switching from diesel fuel to natural gas may hold advantages for the US heavy-duty trucking fleet, but more needs to be done to reach the full environmental benefits, according to a new white paper released by the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, and Rice University. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

As described in their white paper, “Evaluation of state-level US electric vehicle incentives”, the researchers found that some of the states with the largest electric vehicle incentives—i.e., Many factors remain outside the scope of this state-level assessment, the researchers said.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 6, 2010

This is an exciting opportunity for people to be part of the development of low-emission transport options as we look for new ways to cut carbon emissions and provide greener travel. of the Climate Change White Paper Action Plan, the Victorian Government will also provide additional. —Premier Brumby.

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MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance. The US Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $14.2

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 1, 2010

BATT is funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Vehicle Technologies and is managed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as part of its Carbon Cycle 2.0 The goal is to develop anodes with volumetric energy densities that approach double those of current carbon anodes, while still maintaining at least 400 mAh/g.

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JUNE 20, 2009

The MIT Energy Initiative has released a new report on reducing carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal plants. Symposium participants were provided three commissioned white papers on key issues in advance. Summary of symposium report.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2011

By using carbon and hydrogen isotope tracers we can distinguish between thermogenic methane, which is formed at high temperatures deep underground and is captured in gas wells during hydrofracking, and biogenic methane, which is produced at shallower depths and lower temperatures. Osborn, SG, A Vengosh, NR Warner, RB Jackson.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The development of at least one large-scale carbon capture and storage generating facility in California. Decisions on the rulemaking are intended to prepare the electric infrastructure for the early market of PEVs (2010-2015). The rulemaking will lay a policy foundation to support the CCEF goal to support 1,000,000 PEVs by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

ARB staff has published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status, a 2050 GHG analysis, and complimentary policies, all available electronically on ARB’s program website. Return to the Board by the end of 2009.

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MAY 29, 2013

A new white paper published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) comparing official and “real-world” fuel consumption and CO 2 emission values for passenger cars in Europe and the United States shows that the average discrepancy between the values in Europe increased from less than 10% in 2001 to 25% in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 8, 2014

During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Wired takes note that it doesnt make sense for the Peapod to actually require an iPod or an iPhone to start, even if it comes with apps that analyzes your carbon footprint and how much money is saved by using the electric vehicle. The 2009 ExtremeTech Case Mod Contest, sponosred by Newegg, is now accepting submissions. Enter Yours Today!

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2009

General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids. Adapted from Tate et al. Click to enlarge. SAE 2009-01-1311 ). Tate et al.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

The goals for advancing new nanomaterials were detailed in a white paper, “ Accelerating the Incorporation of Materials Advances into Manufacturing Processes ”. Production of Low-Cost, High-Quality Metallic and Semiconducting Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Inks. High-Risk, Low-Cost Carbon Nanofiber Manufacturing Process Scale-Up.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

In QuantumScape’s case, the solid-state battery has lithium-metal anodes and a proprietary noncombustable, non-flammable solid-state ceramic separator, eliminating the carbon or carbon/silicon anode. QuantumScape’s fast-charging results are detailed in a white paper; a recording of the webinar is available here.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2011

The proposals are also intended to reduce Europe’s dependence on imported oil and cut carbon emissions in transport by 60% by 2050. Achieving this will require a transformation in Europe’s current transport system, the white paper notes. By 2050, key goals will include no more conventionally-fuelled cars—i.e.,

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