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Tsinghua University provincial-level lifecycle study finds fuel-cycle criteria pollutants of EVs in China could be up to 5x those of natural gas vehicles due to China’s coal-dominant power mix

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In regions where the share of coal-based electricity is relatively low, EVs can achieve substantial GHG reduction, the team reports in a paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. According to the 12 th Five-Year Plan of the China Coal Industry (2011?2015)

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Australian Government establishes A$300M fund to support hydrogen projects

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CEFC finance for the hydrogen sector has the potential to deliver significant benefits: Drive large-scale deployment of electrolyzer technologies, leading to technology cost reductions, improved supply chain expertise, increased industry expertise and offtake opportunities. Other projects that assist in building domestic demand for hydrogen.

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New $20M XPRIZE tackles conversion of CO2 into products

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Co-sponsored by NRG and COSIA (Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance), the 4-½ year competition will include two tracks, with the new technologies tested at either a coal power plant or a natural gas facility. According to the International Energy Agency, 82% of the world’s energy supply is derived from fossil fuels.

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BP Energy Outlook: 30% growth in global demand to 2035; fuel demand continues to rise, even with EVs & fuel efficiency

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While non-fossil fuels are expected to account for half of the growth in energy supplies over the next 20 years, the Outlook projects that oil and gas, together with coal, will remain the main source of energy powering the world economy, accounting for more than 75% of total energy supply in 2035, compared with 86% in 2015.

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ExxonMobil to invest >$1B in Antwerp refinery to convert heavy, higher sulfur residual oil into diesel, other products

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The new unit will expand the refinery’s ability to help meet energy needs throughout northwest Europe, despite what the company calls a challenging industry environment. This investment will add to our product slate at the Antwerp refinery and deliver much needed cleaner diesel to our European customers.

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Chinese company to convert coke oven waste gas into power for region with three GE aeroderivative gas turbines

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In addition, we will be able to reduce CO 2 emissions by 300,000 tons per year and supply stable electricity to Pei County. GE claims that among all of the current treatment methods, its solution is more reliable, cleaner for the environment and uses the residual energy at a higher efficiency rate.

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How EVs Are Helping Humanity & Saving Lives?

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Instead, we have to supply hydrogen just like we fill gasoline but the car will be powered by electric motors just like a normal electric car. Not only do vehicle and truck emissions harm the environment, but they also harm human health. in societal costs to our health and the environment. #3. As a matter of fact, in the U.S.,

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