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JULY 2, 2022

According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), maritime transport is responsible for more than 3% of the total carbon emissions in the European Union. In this concept, the ship is refueled with methanol at port. The process concept used in the project includes two additional design elements that optimize the system.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Fermentation of food waste produces biogas, primarily methane. The resource-circulating hydrogen production technology is gaining attention for generating renewable energy sources from waste materials, embodying the ‘waste-to-energy’ concept of hydrogen production.

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APRIL 23, 2014

The Dearman project is to deliver a production-feasible waste-heat recovery system for urban commercial vehicles, which offers life-cycle CO 2 savings of up to 40%; fuel savings of 25%, with the potential of up to almost 50%; and potential payback in less than three years. Earlier post. ). Earlier post.)

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MARCH 20, 2023

In addition, similar to other amine-based sorbents, this hybrid sorbent is regenerable with waste heat or thermal energy at The desorbed CO 2 is simultaneously sequestered as innocuous baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO 3 ). Concept of CO 2 sorption by polyamine-Cu(II) complex. Chen et al.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are in the early stages of investigating the development of adaptive stop and yield traffic signs. The concept is to replace conventional roadside stop and yield signs with an in-vehicle display that would automatically alert the driver of what actions to take, if any.

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JUNE 8, 2015

The plant, built for North European Bio Tech Oy (NEB), recycles feedstocks such as food industry biowaste and process residue from local bakeries and bread from shops that is past its sell-by date into ethanol for transport fuel. St1 is a leader in waste-based ethanol production and production technologies.

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APRIL 13, 2021

Traditional PEM fuel cells have a relatively low operating temperature, which makes for a low tolerance to hydrogen fuel impurities and makes waste-heat rejection a challenge for vehicles. Artist’s concept of a heavy-duty vehicle equipped with high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) fuel cells.

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JUNE 25, 2021

DME is a hydrogen-rich molecule that can be produced from waste and/or renewable resources using Oberon’s modular production technology. using waste methanol from the pulp and paper industry. using waste methanol from the pulp and paper industry. —Troy A. Semelsberger, Ph.D., Semelsberger, Kevin C. Ott, Rodney L.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Climeworks’ new facility in Iceland transports the CO 2 filtered out of the air below the Earth’s surface, where natural processes then mineralize it. C using waste heat from a nearby geothermal plant to release the CO 2 molecules. —Hagen Seifert, Head of Sustainable Product Concepts at Audi.

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MARCH 22, 2017

The second-generation concept machine is part of an electric site research project that aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry, reducing carbon emissions by up to 95% and total cost of ownership by up to 25%. The HX1 was proof of concept. Since then, Volvo CE’s engineers have been further developing the machine.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA. At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power.

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Diesel Concept Hybrid Gas-Electric 322

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Olivine is a CO 2 -reactive waste product that can be returned as tailings after capture carbon from the air. Travertine will launch a transformative process that integrates strong acid treatment of mining waste or tailings with electrolytic acid recycling. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. University of Nevada, Reno.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For example, our locally CO 2 -neutral city bus eCitaro has been in series production since 2018 and electrifies public transport in many cities. Thanks to our global presence, customers all over the world are testing various vehicle concepts in diverse practical applications. This represents a strong competitive advantage.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

The Future by Airbus’ Smarter Skies vision consists of five concepts which could be implemented across all the stages of an aircraft’s operation to reduce waste in the system (waste in time, waste in fuel, reduction of CO 2 ). These are: Aircraft take-off in continuous ‘eco-climb’.

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JUNE 4, 2023

This program was partially inspired by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program that helped enable commercial space launch. IFE Pilot Plant with a Low-Cost, High-Energy Excimer Driver and the HYLIFE Concept. The awardees are: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (Cambridge, MA).

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JUNE 14, 2021

All these concepts have advantages and drawbacks in terms of energy, operation and economics. Such fuels, produced synthetically with renewable energy, can be transported via conventional routes and made available through the existing infrastructure. Both hydrogen production and methanization continuously generate waste heat.

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MARCH 2, 2019

Through research and new developments in both energy efficiency and domestically-sourced fuel technologies, we can not only strengthen our energy security but also improve transportation affordability for our nation’s trucking industry—helping those who deliver American goods and those who use them.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

The Energy Innovations Small Grant Program provides funding to small businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. The program provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and up to $50,000 for modeling concepts.

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MAY 6, 2020

Improvements in the lifecycle energy consumption of products of interest: This includes jet engine efficiency; materials and shape optimization for light-weighting in transport technologies; semiconductor electrical efficiency; and recycling and reuse for industrial-scale materials production and processing waste.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

The concept of the Ricardo Split-Cycle engine. Ricardo is advancing its work with two novel technologies to improve the efficiency of heavy-duty goods vehicles: a cryogenic split-cycle engine “ CryoPower ” ( earlier post ), and a low-carbon waste-heat powered microwave fuel reformer “ HeatWave II ”. Source: Neville Jackson.

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AUGUST 4, 2021

Spain-based global energy company Repsol and Talgo, a manufacturer of intercity, standard, and high speed passenger trains, will promote a renewable-hydrogen-powered train, fostering emission-free rail transport in the Iberian Peninsula.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Elements of the concept behind the proposal, one of a number of energy-related items in the speech, reach back to an initiative launched by President Jimmy Carter on 26 April 1979—almost 34 years ago. This fund will also help us to improve our mass transportation and will stimulate development of new and unconventional energy sources.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Concept diagram of an SMA heat engine for power generation from waste engine heat. million (subject to final negotiation with DOE) to support building a prototype thermomechanical waste heat recovery system using a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) heat engine to generate electricity from the heat in automotive exhaust. Source: GM.

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APRIL 30, 2016

A new study by consultancy Roland Berger defines an integrated roadmap for European road transport decarbonization to 2030 and beyond; the current regulatory framework for vehicle emissions, carbon intensity of fuels and use of renewable fuels covers only up to 2020/2021. GHG abatement in road transport sector will cost approx.

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APRIL 20, 2011

A team at Stanford University is proposing using solid oxide fuel cells as the basis for a method for electricity production from oil shale with in situ carbon capture (EPICC) as a means to provide transportation services from oil shale with greatly reduced CO 2 emissions. secondary use of waste heat. Waste heat from conversion.

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AUGUST 15, 2014

million), of which 30% is covered by an investment subsidy granted by the Ministry of Employment and the Economy for biorefineries producing transport biofuels. The company is also building plant in Gothenburg to produce ethanol from food industry waste and residue; the plant will be delivered by St1 Biofuels.

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JULY 17, 2020

VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. New Two-Cylinder Prototype Demonstration and Concept Design of a Next Generation Class 3-6 Opposed Piston Engine.

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JULY 2, 2018

Andreas Scheuer, German Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, announced the award of around €50 million (US$58 million) in funding for 31 municipal electric mobility projects under the “Clean Air 2017-2020 emergency program”. waste disposal vehicles and public transport (ÖPNV) such as electric buses—will be promoted.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Aviation is the fastest growing means of transport and thus emissions will grow substantially. For Neste, the development of Neste MY Renewable Jet Fuel has been a long journey taking several years: from building proof of concept to ensuring the quality and performance that fully meet the aviation industry's expectations.

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JANUARY 30, 2011

The material could allow hydrogen to be stored in a cheap and practical way for transport applications, the company says. The polymer micro-beads can be moved like a fluid; this fluidized hydride offers several opportunities for transportation storage: It is no longer necessary to try and rehydrogenate the material within the vehicle.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Increased energy efficiency, nuclear energy and the growing contribution of renewable energy are not compensating for the globally increasing demand for power and transport, which is strongest in developing countries. Indexed global CO 2. emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production per sector (1970 = 100). Source JRC.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Almost half of the railway lines in the European Union are electrified and enable local emission-free rail transport. —project leader and researcher Holger Dittus from the German Aerospace Center - Institute of Vehicle Concepts (DLR). This lets us make rail transport even more sustainable and energy-efficient.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In June 2021, DHL Freight started piloting a Bio-LNG solution (Bio-Liquefied Natural Gas from sustainable biomass) with Shell on three haulier trucks to reduce CO 2 emissions in road freight transport for DHL’s customer Grundfos. To fight against climate change, the transport sector needs true decarbonization.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Battelle researchers have developed a mobile catalytic pyrolysis unit that converts biomass materials such as wood chips or agricultural waste into bio-oil. In the first stage, which took place over the past four years, Battelle created a bench-scale machine that converted 50 pounds of woody waste per day, demonstrating the novel concept.

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MAY 30, 2014

ReShip concept. ReShip project will use low-quality wood waste, chippings and unmerchantable wood left in forests after logging has occurred for feedstock for the fast pyrolysis process. The most promising fuels will then be engine tested to assess their quality and use for potential marine transport. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 4, 2023

The Battery Industry Group (BIG) is spearheading the work, consisting of over 170 members from diverse fields such as energy, waste, transport, and academia. The programme’s foundation is built on the concept of a circular economy , which seeks to avoid the linear “take-to-waste” model. How would the scheme work?

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Burns’ talk came one day after Bill Ford’s keynote at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, in which he outlined a plan for connected cars to help avoid a potentially unsustainable future of what he called “ global gridlock—a never-ending traffic jam that wastes time, energy and resources.” ( Earlier post.). —Larry Burns.

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