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PNNL team develops new low-cost method to convert captured CO2 to methane

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To explore the use of EEMPA in converting CO 2 to methane, Kothandaraman and her fellow authors studied the reaction’s molecular underpinnings, then assessed the cost of running the process at scale in a 550-megawatt power plant. Heldebrant, D., Kothandaraman, J., Lopez, J.S., Walter, E.D., Burton, S.D. and Dagle, R.A. ChemSus Chem.

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Report: California drought will increase CO2 cost of the electricity EVs plug into

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A California drought will increase the carbon footprint of electricity used to charge EVs, according to a new report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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GlobalData: COVID-19 puts EV sales and CO2 fleet emission targets at risk

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GlobalData’s analysis suggests that low oil prices will lead to a longer waits for the reduced fuel costs offered by electric vehicles (EVs) to amortize their higher purchase prices. However, the amount of time taken to make up that price differential depends on the cost of fuel. —Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData.

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Surrey team developing direct-air-capture CO2 to methanol process

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Its value could offset the cost of direct air capture. Researchers at the University of Surrey (UK) are developing a process to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air and then use dynamic catalysis to create methanol—a valuable chemical that, made this way, could be carbon-negative.

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Audi and Krajete developing direct air capture technologies for CO2

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This made it possible to reduce significantly the cost of sequestration, which is already down to the low three-digits range in euros per ton of CO 2. Then we modified the adsorber materials and the physical conditions in the plant until we found the optimal flow rate, meaning we filtered the maximum amount of CO 2 per unit of time.

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IAV unveils new battery assembly concept that is easier to recycle, with better CO2 balance

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This also reduces the cost of producing and recycling the peripheral elements by up to 50% compared to conventional battery systems. The core element of IAV’s concept is a new type of module and battery housing design. The IAV battery concept replaces aluminum with steel.

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Tula study shows electrified DSF for LDV mild hybrid diesels reduces CO2 emissions by up to 11%

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When Tula’s software strategies were implemented, an additional 11% of CO2 was eliminated compared to industry-leading hybrid powertrains. The CO 2 reduction can be achieved at a cost of only €200 ($235 USD) per vehicle. liter 4-cylinder 48-volt light commercial vehicle in challenging real-world conditions.

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