article thumbnail

SEC removes emissions requirements from climate rules draft

Teslarati

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has edited out some of its stricter emissions requirements from corporate climate risk rules. Scope 3 emissions refer to greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, which are released into the atmosphere through the supply chains of many companies, as well as the use of the products by consumers.

Climate 85
article thumbnail

Cheap, Safe, Regional Electric Flying is Coming, & Kevin Antcliff Of Xwing Is Automating It

CleanTechnica EVs

It suggests that the economics will be as cheap as cars, but a lot faster, and time has value. . There was a real knee in the curve at 40% that led to much even more value for smaller aircraft.

Cheap 105
article thumbnail

BNEF report finds hydrogen promising decarbonization pathway, but carbon prices and emissions policies required

Green Car Congress

The falling cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar power offers a promising route to cutting emissions in some of the most fossil-fuel-dependent sectors of the economy, such as steel, heavy-duty vehicles, shipping and cement, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). kg in most parts of the world before 2050.

Hydrogen 221
article thumbnail

Queensland, AU doubles EV rebates to boost zero-emission vehicle adoption

Teslarati

Minister for Energy, Renewables, and Hydrogen Mick de Brenni said, “We want more zero-emission vehicles on Queensland roads with Queensland families to have access to cheaper and cleaner vehicles.” This abundant, cheap solar energy makes Queensland an ideal location for EV adoption.

article thumbnail

NACFE releases guidance report on hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

Many factors will influence this, including emissions regulations, infrastructure, hydrogen availability and total costs of ownership. Hydrogen is a regional solution, cheap hydrogen even more so. In a zero-emission future world, as in California’s plans, diesel does not exist. of hydrogen adoption in 2030.

Hydrogen 482
article thumbnail

IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

Green Car Congress

IPG’s project will demonstrate the role of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in bringing EV charging to high-use and remote locations through clean, cheap, grid-independent power generation. Not only can IPG’s technology deliver low-emission, pollutant-free energy on today’s cleaner fuels.

Grid 435
article thumbnail

Rhodium Group estimates US GHG fell 2.1% in 2019, driven by coal decline

Green Car Congress

The Rhodium Group, an independent research provider, estimates that, after a sharp uptick in 2018, US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 2.1% An increase in natural gas generation offset some of the climate gains from this coal decline, but overall power sector emissions still decreased by almost 10%. Coal-driven decline.

Coal 370