Cars That Think

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

So while researchers and companies large and small invest in the zero-carbon future of the field, others are beginning to study what supplies and infrastructure on the ground would also be needed to make hydrogen aviation a reality. Hydrogen may be a good thing, but you gotta look at it from the full system level, right?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2023

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to establish a joint venture to accelerate the commercialization and global adoption of Westport’s HPDI (High Pressure Direct Injection) fuel system technology for long-haul and off-road applications.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

With AGC technology, the challenge of meeting this demand is no longer industry willpower or commercial interest; it is having ready access to diverse, highly accredited, and sustainably produced sources of biomass. —Bryan Sherbacow, Alder Fuels’ President & CEO.

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MARCH 19, 2021

A team of aerospace specialists has launched the first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. By investigating 100% SAF, we are taking our research on fuel design and aviation climate impact to a new level.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 29, 2018

To achieve goals for climate and economic growth, “negative emissions technologies” (NETs) that remove and sequester carbon dioxide from the air will need to play a significant role in mitigating climate change, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. To achieve that 2035 deadline with commercial product, Airbus would have to select the specific technologies by 2025, according to Grazia Vittadini, Chief Technology Officer. —Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Achates Power, the developer of next-generation two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston (OP) engines ( earlier post ) announced that OGCI Climate Investments has invested in the company’s Series-D round. million to accelerate the company’s growth, commercialization and continued technology development.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The EEA report ‘ Electric vehicles from life cycle and circular economy perspectives ’ reviews current evidence on electric cars’ impacts on climate change, air quality, noise and ecosystems, compared with conventional cars. The EEA has also published a new briefing on the environmental and climate impacts of transport.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) will become the largest supplier of green hydrogen (GH 2 ) to the United Kingdom after signing a multi-billion-pound deal with construction giant J C Bamford Excavators (JCB) and Ryze Hydrogen (Ryze). Xergy) to form FFI Ionix Inc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2023

Greenlane addresses the need for a publicly available, nationwide electric charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, especially for long-haul freight operations, and is a major step toward developing a sustainable zero-emission vehicle ecosystem across North America.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s no secret that we are in the midst of a rampant climate crisis. Electric vehicles are one of the most powerful climate solutions today—but also one of the most under-utilized. It’s clear that we need to create a circular battery economy in order to build a responsible, electrified future.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Another notable environmental benefit of electric autos is their potential to mitigate climate change.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2023

These new engines can be operated in a climate-neutral manner using hydrogen produced from renewable sources since no CO 2 is produced when the hydrogen is burned. MAHLE has been working for years on engine systems for hydrogen and other climate-neutral fuels. One of them is the hydrogen engine.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON Group have signed a binding agreement to create a joint venture (JV) to install and to operate a high-performance public charging network for battery-electric, heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. —Christian Levin, CEO TRATON Group.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The EU plans to extend its climate goal of reducing CO 2 emission of new vehicles by 37.5% In 2019, 409,801 commercial vehicles were registered in Germany, of these, 38,620 semitrailer trucks. Apart from the use of synthetic fuels, we consider hydrogen to have a great potential for energy supply of commercial vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Particularly when it comes to commercial vehicles, and above all when heavy loads have to be transported over long distances, the diesel engine will remain the preferred choice for the foreseeable future, the two companies said. Electric vehicles are climate-neutral if the charging power and hydrogen are sourced from renewables.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) will invest $1 billion over the next ten years to develop and to accelerate the commercial deployment of innovative low-emissions technologies. OGCI Climate Investments (OGCI CI) will aim to deploy successfully-developed new technologies among member companies and beyond.

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APRIL 28, 2023

The round included participation from one of North America’s largest commercial fleets, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, and Pittsburgh regional investors including: Idea Foundry, Inc., ​ Optimus Technologies recently announced a $17.8-million million Series A funding round led by Mitsui & Co. out of Tokyo, Japan.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

The findings are a bellwether for any vehicle manufacturer aiming to remain competitive in the auto and truck industry of the future—96% of the survey respondents indicated a willingness to switch manufacturers if that’s what it took to get their desired electric vehicle configurations. million on-road vehicles in the United States.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Siemens Energy has also already started preparatory work for the next major commercial phase of the project. We’re jointly developing and realising the world’s first integrated and commercial large-scale plant for producing synthetic, climate-neutral fuels. neutral fuel using low-cost green wind power.

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JULY 14, 2011

American Electric Power is terminating its cooperative agreement with the US Department of Energy and placing its plans to advance carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technology to commercial scale on hold, citing the current uncertain status of US climate policy and the continued weak economy as contributors to the decision.

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MARCH 24, 2017

On the first day of a two-day board meeting—the second day of which (Friday 24 March) will consider the Advanced Clean Cars Midterm Review—the California Air Resources Board (ARB) took a number of climate and air quality actions. Substitutes for HFCs are growing in use and continue to be developed.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In a recent press release, diesel engine giant Cummins announced that it was acquiring Meritor, a company that makes drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket, and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. bet on an electric truck future with players like the Tesla Semi appeared first on TESLARATI.

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APRIL 20, 2023

The project, funded by Germany Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is being implemented jointly by 18 partners from industry and science and began in July 2021. The consortium leader is Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, administrative control is in the hands of Commercial Vehicle Cluster Nutzfahrzeug GmbH.

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk is launching a two-year, three-phase project aimed at demonstrating shipboard carbon capture, together with the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) and the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI).

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JULY 13, 2021

The MoU strengthens the existing commercial relationship. Starting from trials, Hyzon aims to eventually be able to supply customers with a hydrogen fuel cell truck at total cost of ownership (TCO) parity with diesel-powered commercial vehicles in Europe. That is why TotalEnergies Ventures previously invested in Hyzon Motors.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Proterra to build third US battery factory for commercial electric vehicles . Proterra an American leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology has announced its plans to open a new EV battery system manufacturing plant in South Carolina to manufacture battery systems for commercial electric vehicles.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

China, despite being one of the world’s largest producers and market for electric vehicles (EVs), is actively exploring alternate energy technologies for automobiles to meet its sustainability goals, including hydrogen internal combustion engines (H 2 ICEs) for commercial vehicles, finds GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Commercial aircraft can’t take off and land during stormy weather. Unfortunately, a warming planet means there will be more weather-related disruptions in the future. Weather wreaks havoc on transportation systems. Cars and trucks can’t drive on flooded roads. Ice, snow, and strong winds make traveling by car hazardous.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Hydrogen and fuel cell applications are a future technology with great potential for the transport sector. We must use all technologies to achieve our climate protection goals. Truck manufacturers assume that almost every fifth newly registered commercial vehicle will drive hydrogen as early as 2030.

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JULY 20, 2023

The three-year research project, ‘ CliNeR-ECo ’, is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) with initial work having already commenced at the beginning of 2023. For us, the path to the decarbonization of the maritime economy begins with the switch to climate-neutral fuels.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2021

At COP26 in Glasgow, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the US Aviation Climate Action Plan , published by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which sets out to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from the US aviation sector by 2050. Analysis of future domestic and international aviation CO 2 emissions.

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MAY 11, 2023

The partnership will bolster the professional societies’ shared interest in supporting industry in the adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier for industrial and commercial applications that will form a vital part of the road to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The letter of intent was signed on 10 May 2023, by Billy B.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

In a paper that could have a significant impact on climate policies for transportation fuels, Dr. John M. Such an approach can indicate policy directions consistent with fostering the conditions that comprehensive analyses imply are necessary for climate protection. DeCicco 2013. Click to enlarge. DeCicco 2013. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2021

The transportation yard has been constructed for 24 chargers to accommodate future additions to the electric bus fleet and relies on The Mobility House to minimize electricity charging costs while also ensuring vehicles are readily available for assigned routes. Funding of $4.94

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The demonstration plant will also serve as a model for future commercial plants. Future planned plants will exceed the size of DAWN and offer a significantly higher production capacity. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is supporting the construction and operation of DAWN with €3.92

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MAY 12, 2017

The LCFS gives us the incentives we need to invest in early-commercial vehicle and fuel technologies today in order to bring down the costs for all Californians in the future. We strongly support the LCFS, which will reduce the carbon intensity of California’s transportation fuels ten percent by 2020, and even more by 2030.

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