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ICCT LCA study finds only battery and hydrogen fuel-cell EVs have potential to be very low-GHG passenger vehicle pathways

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The ICCT has conducted a comprehensive global and temporal life-cycle assessment of GHG emissions from a variety of alternative passenger car powertrains and fuels. This study considers the fuel and electricity consumption in average real-world usage instead of solely relying on official test values. Source: The ICCT.

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New wind farm and Tesla Megapack projects may reduce Australian coal use

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An upcoming Tesla Megapack project and a new wind farm may help Australia reduce its use of coal power. Australia has long used coal as a power source, mainly because of its abundance. million) Tesla Megapack project are planned to help the country achieve renewable energy use. Most recently, a $2 billion (USD 1.34

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GlobalData: hydrogen to become game changer as large-scale source of cleaner power

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The technology has the capability to serve as a long-term, large-scale clean energy storage medium that aids power generation from renewable sources, however, formulating a cost-effective and well-regulated transition is a complex issue and the cost of producing hydrogen from renewable energy sources is currently expensive.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015.

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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy

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Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. This is relevant to EVs specifically because their carbon footprint keeps getting better with a greener energy mix relying more on renewable sources. gas prices to average $3.38 per gallon.

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CSIRO and partners to test Direct Injection Carbon Engine to reduce brown coal emissions by up to 50%

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DICE involves converting coal or biomass into a water-based slurry (called micronised refined carbon, MRC) that is directly injected into a large, specially adapted diesel engine. The fuel burns to produce intense temperature and pressure in the engine, which provides highly efficient power to turn electrical generators.

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Air Products to provide hydrogen fueling equipment to China Energy Investment Group’s first hydrogen fueling station in China

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(China Energy), to provide two hydrogen dispensers to China Energy’s first commercial hydrogen fueling station project in Rugao City of Jiangsu Province, eastern China. Air Products’ SmartFuel hydrogen dispenser will be supplied for the project for fueling the hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles.

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