CO2, Gas-Electric and Light

WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A team of biologists and engineers modified Rhodopseudomonas palustris TIE-1 (TIE-1) so that it can produce a biofuel using only three renewable and naturally abundant source ingredients: carbon dioxide, solar panel-generated electricity and light. The results are reported in an open-access paper in the journal Communications Biology.

Solar

Solar Light St. Louis Power

ETH Zürich team developing light-duty natural gas-diesel hybrid electric powertrain; 43 g/km CO2

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Consumption measurements of the dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine as a function of speed and load. Researchers at ETH Zürich have developed a light-duty hybrid electric vehicle featuring a dual-fuel natural gas-diesel engine. Source: Ott et al. Click to enlarge. earlier post ) and Clean Air Power (e.g.,

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Gas-Electric Diesel Gas Light

MIT researchers propose mechanism for overcoming bottleneck in electroreduction of CO2

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JANUARY 14, 2022

This article proposes a model that accounts for the modes in which aqueous gas depletion evolves over time and affects the long-term CO 2 electroreduction and the corresponding pH evolution near the electrode’s surface. pH is then suggested as an accurate and indirect means to measure CO 2 concentration in a liquid electrolyte.

MIT

MIT CO2 Carbon Conversion

Liquid Light unveils cost-advantaged catalytic process to make chemicals from CO2

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MARCH 6, 2014

Liquid Light unveiled its new process for the production of major chemicals from carbon dioxide, showcasing its demonstration-scale “reaction cell” and confirming the potential for cost-advantaged process economics. Other processes require an estimated $617 to $1,113 of feedstocks derived from oil, natural gas or corn.

Light

Light CO2 Wind Renewable

EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

The report also shows all 14 large automotive manufacturers achieved compliance with the Light-duty Greenhouse Gas (GHG) standards through at least MY2020. The combined category of electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) increased to 4% of nationwide production in MY 2021.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy Fuel

Light over heat: UV-driven rhodium nanoparticles catalyze conversion of CO2 to methane

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Duke University researchers have engineered rhodium nanoparticles that can harness the energy in ultraviolet light and use it to catalyze the conversion of carbon dioxide to methane, a key building block for many types of fuels. The red corners of the cube show the intense electric field from the excitation of LSPRs. Zhang et al.

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Light Conversion CO2 Hydrogen

Berkeley Lab team validates bio-analogous technique for converting CO2 into liquid acetate

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

For one experiment, Yang and team designed a model device with a copper surface; then, they exposed the copper surface to liquid methyl iodide (CH 3 I) and CO gas, and applied an electrical bias to the system. The researchers then designed another model device, this time layered with the nanoparticle thin material.

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Convert CO2 Carbon Water

Ford hits CO2 manufacturing emissions reduction target of 30% per vehicle 8 years early

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JUNE 27, 2018

metric tons from 2010 to 2017—equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions from more than 728,000 passenger vehicles driven for one year. We’ve made several improvements to our manufacturing operations—from the lighting we use to plant consolidations—all of which played a role in dramatically reducing our CO 2 footprint.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Ford Emissions CO2

Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

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MAY 15, 2022

Today cars account for 13% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU and vans 2%. Conservatives and even some progressive MEPs rejected a new interim target in 2027 and a higher 2030 goal which would require manufacturers to ramp up sales of electric cars. All new vans in 2035 would need to be zero-emissions.

Emissions

Emissions Standards CO2 Cars

EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

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MARCH 22, 2019

Petroleum emissions from other sectors have fallen in recent years as equipment and processes that use petroleum fuels have been replaced by those using other fuels, in particular, natural gas. Natural gas is the least carbon-intensive fossil fuel, and for decades natural gas made up the smallest portion of US energy-related CO 2 emissions.

Gas

Gas Emissions Energy Coal

2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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JUNE 29, 2019

water and electricity to produce higher-energy carbon-based products and a co-product of pure oxygen. This reaction is energetically uphill, so electricity must be added to drive the reaction forward, and it is not possible without a new family of CO?-reducing reducing catalysts. Clean Energy Works (Washington, D.C.)

2019

2019 Lesotho Conversion Aspen

Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will deliver 20 units of the all-electric eCanter truck to the Australia Post fleet. In October, Australia Post will become the first local customer to integrate the electric light-duty truck into its daily operations. The eCanter, which falls under the 7.5-ton

Australia

Australia Mitsubishi Japan Portugal

Soletair demo plant produces renewable hydrocarbon fuel from CO2 captured from the air

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JUNE 9, 2017

Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity is used as a renewable energy source in the Soletair system to produce electricity especially for the hydrogen production unit—the most energy intensive part in the system. The system produces high-purity hydrogen gas at elevated pressures. Phase 1: Renewable energy.

Renewable

Renewable Fuel CO2 Hydrogen

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The deal follows an agreement reached in December on new CO 2 emission standards for cars and light vans in the EU for the period after 2020. With the first-ever EU emission standards for trucks agreed, we are completing the legal framework to reach the European target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030.

Standards

Standards CO2 Automobile Manufacturer Emissions

Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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MAY 16, 2018

The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. Thereby, we completely forego coal-based electricity and obtain our electrical energy from only renewable sources. As part of the electric offensive, Mercedes-Benz Cars counts on local emission-free vehicles.

Germany

Germany Mercedes CO2 Supplies

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. The collective count of electric vehicles, encompassing cars, buses, vans, and large trucks, is anticipated to reach a remarkable 145 million by 2030. EVs are game changers in the reduction of vehicle emissions.

Carbon

Carbon Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric

VTT and Neste to build integrated Power-to-Liquids demo facility; CO2 capture, green hydrogen and e-fuels production

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JUNE 23, 2022

The end product is a transportation fuel suited for aircraft, ships as well as heavy and light road vehicles. The technology demonstration will employ CO 2 capture from flue gas, hydrogen production by highly efficient high-temperature electrolysis and fuel synthesis based on Fischer-Tropsch technology.

Building

Building Power Powered Fuel

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026. EPA’s analysis shows manufacturers can comply with the final standards with modest increases in the numbers of electric vehicles entering the fleet.

EPA

EPA Standards Gas Pollution

Final EPA report shows total US GHG emissions up 3.2% in 2010, total CO2 up 3.5%, total transportation CO2 up 1%

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APRIL 16, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the 17 th annual US greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. As the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions, CO 2 from fossil fuel combustion has accounted for. The number of vehicle miles traveled by light-duty motor vehicles (passenger cars and. from the previous year.

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2010 EPA Transportation Emissions

Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

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APRIL 23, 2021

US President Joe Biden announced a new target for the United States to achieve a 50-52% reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2030. In 2019, US greenhouse gas emissions totaled 6,558 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMT CO 2 Eq.), or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq. or 5,769 MMT CO 2 Eq.

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2005 Emissions Renewable 2019

U Toronto, Ford LCA study finds lightweighting an important near-term GHG reduction solution

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

light-duty fleet, or the interactions between lightweighting and technological changes such as fuel consumption improvement strategies or electrification at a fleet level. The latter gap is particularly noteworthy given the increase in vehicle efficiency and penetration of electric powertrains that may be required in the U.S.

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Ford 2016 Fleet Light

Constellium planning aluminum recycling investment in Europe

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FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We already benefit from the inherently sustainable aspects of aluminum, including its strength, its light weight, and its infinite recyclability. In automotive and transportation, aluminum helps advance greener mobility by improving fuel economy, reducing CO2 emissions, increasing electric vehicle range, and improving safety.

Europe

Europe Fuel Economy CO2 Waste

Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health. federal government has worked on two programs in particular: EPA’s Light Duty Vehicle Emissions (LDV) Standards and NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards.

Standards

Standards Clean Cleaning Fuel Economy

Renault Rafale midsize SUV to have as much as 300 hp, four wheel drive

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JUNE 18, 2023

liter three-cylinder gas engine with 130 hp blended with 50 kilowatt electrical force motor and a smaller 25 kw starter/generator. Each electrical motors are connected to the clutchless gearbox. Renault says gas intake is 4.7 The bottom front-wheel force style produces 200 hp from a 1.2 liters consistent with 100 km.

SUV

SUV CO2 Spain Gas-Electric

ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

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MARCH 22, 2017

Engineering studies and emerging supplier technology developments indicate that costs for lightweighting, direct injection, and cooled exhaust gas recirculation will be reduced by hundreds of dollars, and electric vehicle costs will drop by thousands of dollars per vehicle by 2025. EPA found cylinder deactivation CO 2 benefits of 3.5%–5.8%

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Price

EPA annual US GHG inventory shows 1.6% drop in 2011 from previous year; transportation CO2 down 1.1%

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APRIL 16, 2013

Total US greenhouse gas emissions by economic sector in 2011. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 18 th annual report of overall US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showing a 1.6% Click to enlarge. decrease in 2011 from the previous year. Ethanol consumption from the transportation sector has increased from 0.7

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2011 EPA Transportation Climate Change

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

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AUGUST 14, 2012

It is estimated that the miles per gallon (mpg) of light duty vehicles improved by 1.0% (20.4 This would tend to put upward pressure on electricity demand and related emissions. A carbon intensity decline in the electric power sector (-4.0%) which accounted for 40% of total U.S. per gallon. per gallon—an increase of 27%.

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2011 Emissions Energy CO2

Why Should Governments Care About EV Charging?

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JUNE 13, 2023

Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is slowly making its way across the country, filling in the gaps in America’s charging network , and facilitating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Using the Power Profiler , you can look up electricity production and fuel mixes by zip code. Why Install EV Charging?

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Charging Fleet Installation CO2

IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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NOVEMBER 13, 2010

The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. Click to enlarge.

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Gas Transportation CO2 Global

UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Slashing gas storage facilities. Additional fees and charges added to electricity prices. On a good or windy day these produce around 20% of the UK electricity needs. What we have not done so well is to ensure that we have a solid base level of generation to supply electricity when there is no sun and no wind. Biomass 5%.

Power

Power Powered Gas-Electric Gas

Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

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MARCH 23, 2024

Carbon Credits are actively carving a distinctive niche in combating climate change, by causing quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions which are being achieved through projects or activities such as renewable energy initiatives and reforestation efforts.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Carbon India

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Numerous LCA tools have been used to evaluate the GHG emissions associated with various vehicle-fuel technologies, including fossil fuels, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVS), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Industrial

Industrial Industry Gasoline-Electric PHEV

What is Electrification of Transportation?

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MARCH 1, 2022

For the transportation sector, electrification means replacing fossil fuels with electricity as the means of powering light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and buses. The primary goal is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and, ultimately, contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change on the planet.

Transportation

Transportation CO2 Grid Fleet

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. mpg, or 22%. square feet in MY 2012.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA

American Honda installs 1MW Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell system at Torrance campus

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MARCH 22, 2013

The fuel cell system comprises five energy servers each producing 200 kW of power, and will provide 25% of Honda’s electricity needs for its 1.13 The SOFCs are fueled by natural gas. American Honda Motor Co., has installed a new 1MW solid oxide fuel cell system from Bloom Energy ( earlier post ) on its Torrance, California campus.

Honda

Honda Installation Energy Fuel

Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019. Many companies have made commitments to transition portions of their delivery fleets to electric over the next five to 10 years.

Fleet

Fleet Industrial Industry Charging

Study finds PHEVs will reduce net emissions of CO2 and NOx; upward pressure on SO2

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FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Net emissions resulting from the use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) depend on the efficiency of the conventional vehicle fleet; PHEV CD (all-electric, charge-depleting mode) efficiency; charging strategy; battery pack capacity; driving patterns; and generator mix used for charging.

PHEV

PHEV Emissions CO2 Gasoline-Electric

UK publishes roadmap for reducing CO2 emissions from commercial and off-highway vehicles

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APRIL 12, 2011

An initial assessment of categories and duty cycles provided four main commercial/off-highway vehicle classifications: Light-duty vehicles up to and including 3.5t Heavy Goods Vehicles contribute around 20% of overall UK transport greenhouse gas emissions. GVW and up to ~120 kW with a typical engine displacement of 1.5-3

Commercial

Commercial Emissions CO2 Vehicles

U Mich professor finds fuel cycle analysis for evaluating CO2 impacts of liquid fuels is fatally flawed; calls for focus on CO2 removal

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JULY 28, 2014

FCA is used to evaluate the energy and GHG emission impacts of a wide variety of existing and proposed fuels, including fossil options (coal-to-liquids, gas-to-liquids, unconventional petroleum) as well as electricity, gaseous fuels and biofuels from a range of feedstocks. —DeCicco (2014). DeCicco (2014). Click to enlarge.

Fuel

Fuel CO2 Carbon Climate

It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After years of waiting Australia will have a CO2 emissions standard by January 1 2025 officially encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles if an ambitious Albanese Labor government timetable comes to pass. In the same period, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) would drop 12.4 LDV eT60 electric ute: first of many EV utes?

CO2

CO2 Standards Toyota SUV

What is Decarbonization?

Driivz

JUNE 22, 2022

Decarbonization (or decarbonisation) is reducing the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere as a component of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Deep decarbonization should also address reducing CO2 emissions in the manufacture, transport, and disposal of road vehicles and their components.

CO2

CO2 Grid Transportation Carbon

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

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MARCH 31, 2014

For example, the iron demand is less because the share of steel is less, while the bauxite demand increases because of the higher light alloy share. Natural gas and crude oil are strongly influenced by fuel consumption during the use phase. Electric water pump, which makes on-demand operation possible (C 180 and C 200).

Mercedes

Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG

1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Daimler has concluded customer field trials with eight pre-production Fuso Canter E-Cell electric trucks ( earlier post ) in Portugal. On average, the electric Canter trucks travelled 50 kilometers (31 miles) a day, but ranges of up to 109 kilometers (68 miles) were achieved in practice. kWh of electricity over the same distance.

Portugal

Portugal Power Powered CO2

DOE awarding $6.5M to 9 large-scale Phase I pilot coal projects

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Feasibility Study for 10 Megawatt-Electric (MWe) Coal Direct Chemical Looping Large Pilot Plant Demonstration at the Dover Light & Power Plant in Dover, OH Babcock & Wilcox will complete a feasibility study of a coal-direct chemical looping large pilot plant for a specific utility site. General Electric. Phase I projects.

Coal

Coal North Dakota Illinois Universal

WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

ETH Zürich team developing light-duty natural gas-diesel hybrid electric powertrain; 43 g/km CO2

MIT researchers propose mechanism for overcoming bottleneck in electroreduction of CO2

Liquid Light unveils cost-advantaged catalytic process to make chemicals from CO2

EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low

Light over heat: UV-driven rhodium nanoparticles catalyze conversion of CO2 to methane

Berkeley Lab team validates bio-analogous technique for converting CO2 into liquid acetate

Ford hits CO2 manufacturing emissions reduction target of 30% per vehicle 8 years early

Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

EIA projects US energy-related CO2 emissions to remain near current level through 2050; increased natural gas consumption

2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

Soletair demo plant produces renewable hydrocarbon fuel from CO2 captured from the air

Provisional agreement reached on European CO2 standards for heavy-duty trucks; 30% lower by 2030

Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

VTT and Neste to build integrated Power-to-Liquids demo facility; CO2 capture, green hydrogen and e-fuels production

EPA finalizes greenhouse gas standards for LDVs MY 2023-2026

Final EPA report shows total US GHG emissions up 3.2% in 2010, total CO2 up 3.5%, total transportation CO2 up 1%

Biden sets 2030 net GHG reduction target for US of 50-52% below 2005 levels

U Toronto, Ford LCA study finds lightweighting an important near-term GHG reduction solution

Constellium planning aluminum recycling investment in Europe

Setting New Standards for Clean Cars

Renault Rafale midsize SUV to have as much as 300 hp, four wheel drive

ICCT: incremental technology can cut vehicle CO2 by half and increase fuel economy >60% through 2030 with ~5% increase in price

EPA annual US GHG inventory shows 1.6% drop in 2011 from previous year; transportation CO2 down 1.1%

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

Why Should Governments Care About EV Charging?

IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

What is Electrification of Transportation?

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

American Honda installs 1MW Bloom Energy solid oxide fuel cell system at Torrance campus

Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Study finds PHEVs will reduce net emissions of CO2 and NOx; upward pressure on SO2

UK publishes roadmap for reducing CO2 emissions from commercial and off-highway vehicles

U Mich professor finds fuel cycle analysis for evaluating CO2 impacts of liquid fuels is fatally flawed; calls for focus on CO2 removal

It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

What is Decarbonization?

Full lifecycle CO2 of new Mercedes C-Class 10% less than outgoing model

1-year customer field trials of FUSO electric Canter in Portugal show 64% lower costs, 37% reduction in CO2 given local power mix

DOE awarding $6.5M to 9 large-scale Phase I pilot coal projects

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