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Alumobility study: aluminum top hat provides automakers a lighter, sustainable alternative

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

The study also confirmed that an aluminum top hat would require fewer components and joints than its steel counterpart, helping to reduce the time and cost of vehicle assembly. Additional highlights of the latest Alumobility study include: Performance attributes were met or exceeded for various load cases.

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Fuel Economy Audi Global Future

AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

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JUNE 27, 2023

RINA, the inspection, certification and consulting engineering multinational, and AFRY, a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, have undertaken an initial study of how the Gulf region and Europe could be linked directly with a pipeline to transport low-carbon hydrogen. kg in the longer term.

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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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AUGUST 29, 2022

A new University of Michigan study finds that making the switch to all-electric mail-delivery vehicles would lead to far greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions than previously estimated by the US Postal Service (USPS). The Postal Service has not commented on the U-M study. Earlier post.). The USPS estimate was 10.3

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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Renewable energy sources are central to the energy transition toward a more sustainable future. While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking.

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Energy Storage Energy Renewable Store

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios. —Hunter et al. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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Cost Of Diesel Chad Vehicles

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

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AUGUST 14, 2021

A new study published by US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory offers the most complete understanding yet of the costs of owning and operating a vehicle, and how those costs vary by powertrain, from the conventional to the cutting-edge. Our analysis helped fill those data gaps.

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Transportation Alternative Fuels Maintenance Chad

Study finds running a hydrogen plane could be cheaper than traditional aircraft by 2035; requires correct policies and incentives

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MAY 23, 2023

An economic study by research group Steer, and commissioned by T&E, looked at future operating costs of hydrogen planes on intra-European flights and found that they could be an efficient, cost competitive technology to decarbonize the sector, provided kerosene is taxed adequately. (If GJ—approximately €0.37/L.)

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Tax Green Emissions

Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

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MAY 6, 2022

A study by University of Chicago economist Esteban Rossi-Hansberg, the Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, and José-Luis Cruz of Princeton University assesses the local social cost of carbon (LSCC) and how that cost aligns with the carbon reduction pledges countries made under the Paris Agreement.

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Tax Carbon Global Climate Change

Arcola Energy to lead hydrogen road freight study in Scotland; green hydrogen refueling

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AUGUST 22, 2021

The project partners include NewCold, which will provide a deep-dive study on cold chain logistics; The Scottish Wholesale Association; St Andrews University; BOC; and Scottish Power. The project will also include a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to help operators evaluate sustainability.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Green Energy Fleet

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

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JUNE 22, 2020

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g., from $0.08/kWh

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Cost Of Light Charging 2019

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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MAY 1, 2022

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Emissions Engine Diesel Miles

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The report is the culmination of MITEI’s three-year Mobility of the Future study, which is part of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change. Understanding the future of personal mobility requires an integrated analysis of technology, infrastructure, consumer choice, and government policy. —MITEI Director Robert C.

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Future MIT Climate Change Alternative Fuels

NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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JUNE 22, 2021

Commercial heavy-duty trucking operations are motivated to reduce operating costs. A 2020 BloombergNEF report shows that fuel costs for trucks make up more than half their total cost of ownership. This study shows that charging requirements could be met at power levels in line with current light-duty charging technology (?100

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Charging Fleet Grid Electric

OSU, Ford study provides insight into more efficient use of Rhodium in TWC applications

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APRIL 11, 2022

A study by a team from The Ohio State University and Ford is providing insight into the deactivation mechanism of rhodium in three-way catalysts (TWC) for automotive emissions control. The study, which could enable more efficient usage of rhodium in TWCs, is published in the ACS journal Chemistry of Materials. 1c03513.

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Insight Ford South Africa Convert

Study finds EVs are traveling less than half the US fleet average

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

New data suggests that electric vehicles may not be an easy future substitute for the gasoline-powered fleet, as EVs currently travel less than half as much as the US fleet average. The takeaway here is not that EVs should never or will never be our future.

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Fleet Davis Gasoline-Electric Chicago

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices. Anticipated driving patterns.

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Study finds relying on “local food” a distant dream for most of the world

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APRIL 20, 2020

A study by an international team of researchers led by Aalto University finds that less than one-third of the world’s population could currently meet their demand for food with food produced in their local vicinity. The study also showed that foodsheds are mostly relatively compact areas for individual crops. —Pekka Kinnunen.

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Universal Global Waste North America

J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D. Power US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. The study finds that 95% of EV owners whose overall ownership satisfaction exceeds 900 points say they will purchase another EV.

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Purchase Future South Dakota North Dakota

ICCT study finds tankering could undermine EU SAF mandate

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APRIL 28, 2021

In a new study , a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) concludes that tankering saves airlines money, but increases systemwide fuel use and emissions and could reduce sales of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under a mandate. Partial tankering (e.g.,

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Purchase Fuel Sale Emissions

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

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MARCH 19, 2013

A report published by Cambridge Econometrics and Ricardo-AEA concludes that overall, the cost of technologies required to meet proposed European 2020 CO 2 regulations for vehicles (95 g/km for cars and 147 g/km for vans) will be more than offset by the resultant fuel savings. —“An Economic Assessment of Low Carbon Vehicles”.

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Cost Of 2020 Fuel CO2

DOE to award up to $100M for future coal plants in Coal FIRST initiative

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APRIL 14, 2019

The US Department of Energy (DOE) intends to provide up to $100 million in awards ( DE-FOA-0002116 ) for the Coal FIRST (Flexible, Innovative, Resilient, Small, and Transformative) initiative (announced in November 2018), which aims to develop coal plants of the future that will provide secure, stable, reliable power with near-zero emissions.

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Coal Future Power Powered

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

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JUNE 9, 2016

The US DRIVE Cradle-to-Grave Working Group has published the “Cradle-to-Grave Lifecycle Analysis of US Light-Duty Vehicle-Fuel Pathways: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Economic Assessment of Current (2015) and Future (2025–2030) Technologies” Argonne National Lab Report. no scenario analysis.

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Cost Of Light Fuel Economy Vehicles

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. Selected fuel pathways were constrained to those deemed to be nationally scalable in the future.

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H2morrow steel concludes feasibility study of blue hydrogen for steel mill; partners to continue cooperation

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JANUARY 25, 2021

Norwegian-based broad energy company Equinor, gas transmission system operator OGE and steel producer thyssenkrupp Steel Europe have concluded their joint feasibility study started in October 2019 and will continue their cooperation on the topic going forward.

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Hydrogen Climate Transportation Production

UGA study finds black carbon aerosols from GDI engines will worsen public health, climate; need for GPFs

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JANUARY 25, 2020

Consequently, GDI engines emit larger amounts of BC compared to PFI engines, as has been confirmed by several laboratory studies. The researchers estimate the annual social cost of these premature deaths at $5.95 —Neyestani et al. A strong absorber of solar radiation, black carbon exhibits significant climate warming properties.

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Climate Carbon Engine Fuel Economy

TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

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DECEMBER 26, 2012

Average external costs from cars per 1,000 vkm by country. The low estimate is external costs of €258 billion (US$341 billion). The study focused on the larger environmental costs of car traffic (plus accident costs not covered by insurance)—i.e., —“The True Costs of Automobility”.

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Cost Of International Transportation Price

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs.

Fleet

Fleet Alternative Fuels Maintenance Electric

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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JULY 9, 2015

Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Fuel Economy

Study finds EVs are lowering electricity bills for all customers, not just EV owners – Charged EVs

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APRIL 17, 2024

A recent study has found that, so far, EVs are having a salutary effect on the grid, saving ratepayers billions of dollars on their electricity bills. The study found that, in the aggregate, EVs delivered billions of dollars in net revenue to the grid between 2011 and 2021.

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All-Electric Charging Jordan Grid

Stanford study quantifies energetic costs of grid-scale energy storage over time; current batteries the worst performers; the need to improve cycle life by 3-10x

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MARCH 10, 2013

A new study by Charles J. Benson from Stanford University and Stanford’s Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) has quantified the energetic costs of 7 different grid-scale energy storage technologies over time. The Stanford study considered a future US grid where up to 80% of the electricity comes from renewables.

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Energy Storage Grid Cost Of Energy

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

A study by a team from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) shows that state electric vehicle incentives are playing a significant early role in reducing the effective cost of ownership and driving electric vehicle sales. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. —Jin et al. Earlier post.).

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Sale PHEV District of Columbia North Dakota

Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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MAY 28, 2014

Overview of the three vehicle classes identified in the study, and their corresponding battery technologies. Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report.

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Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride Energy Storage Lithium Ion

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

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. Fuels or energy carriers in the study included gasoline, ethanol, diesel, CNG, LPG, hydrogen, and electricity.

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Industrial Industry Gasoline-Electric PHEV

Western Australia to invest $22M to accelerate renewable hydrogen future

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AUGUST 17, 2020

Part of the WA Recovery Plan, the accelerated targets and nine studies and projects will boost the State’s renewable hydrogen industry and position WA as a major producer, user and exporter of renewable hydrogen. 600,000 to study blending hydrogen in the WA gas network and related technical, economic and regulatory implications.

Australia

Australia Hydrogen Renewable Future

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

We optimize fleet composition (mix of conventional vehicles (CVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and battery electric vehicles (BEVs)) and operations to satisfy demand at minimum cost and compare findings across a wide range of present-day and future scenarios for three cities. —Bruchon et al. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Tax Los Angeles Emissions Companies

Juniper Research: EV charging at home to exceed $16B globally by 2026

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FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A new study from Juniper Research forecasts that spend on EV charging at home will exceed $16 billion globally in 2026; up from $3.4 The lack of access to charging at home for urban residents is a major issue, but given EVs are currently high cost, the likelihood is that users will have access to off-street parking. billion in 2021.

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Global Charging Manufacturer Purchase

Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Thirty-seven percent of Southeast Asian consumers planning to buy a car are open to purchasing an electric vehicle, according to a Nissan-commissioned study by Frost & Sullivan. With the right incentives, the region can accelerate the adoption of electric and electrified vehicles, the study shows.

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Nissan Buy Philippines Indonesia

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The results from this study suggested a cost of hydrogen as low as ¥17 to ¥27/Nm 3 (US$0.16 - $0.25) using a combination of technologies and the achievement of ambitious individual cost targets for batteries, PV, and electrolyzers. This approximately converts to US$1.92 to US$3.00/kg 2018.11.119 ).

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Low Cost Hydrogen Solar Japan

Study: alcohol, biomethane and ammonia are the best-positioned fuels to reach zero net emissions for shipping; OPEX, not CAPEX challenge

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OCTOBER 26, 2019

A study by A.P. The joint study evaluates the interplay between economic performance of zero-emission vessels (ZEVs), technology readiness of fuels, associated machinery configurations, as well as safety and environmental considerations, all in the context of the wider energy system and the dependable production of future fuels.

Emissions

Emissions Fuel Carbon Alternative Fuels

Bosch study highlights potential of e-fuels to reduce CO2 emissions

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AUGUST 22, 2017

According to a new study by Bosch, the use of e-fuels—synthetic fuels based on renewable energy—in Europe by 2050 as a scheduled supplement to electrification could save up to 2.8 Achieving our future climate targets calls for other intelligent solutions apart from electromobility. Earlier post.) liter (US$4.47

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Emissions Fuel CO2 Gasoline-Electric

Study finds no benefit to delaying or weakening ZEV policies to drive transition to electric drive

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MARCH 14, 2014

A study by a team from the Howard H. Baker Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Oak Ridge National Laboratory concludes that starting the California ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) mandates five years earlier or doubling their intensity increases upfront costs but also increases benefits by a greater amount.

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Electric Electrical California Tennessee

NREL study suggests cost gap for Western renewables could narrow by 2025

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AUGUST 26, 2013

A new Energy Department study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) indicates that by 2025 wind and solar power electricity generation could become cost-competitive without federal subsidies, if new renewable energy development occurs in the most productive locations. mmBtu and $8.43/mmBtu. Source: Hurlbut et al.

Renewable

Renewable Wyoming Wind Montana

Ricardo-AEA to lead 4-year EC-funded study on the future of sustainable urban transport in Europe

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

It will also provide users with quantified estimates of the impacts and costs of individual policy measures. Extensive engagement with representatives from city authorities and experts will be an important feature of the study.

Transportation

Transportation Europe Future Pollution

Energy storage: the key to a decarbonised future

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Lithium batteries: the future of storage. According to a recent study by Bloomberg NEF (BNEF), the cost of lithium-ion batteries will be significantly reduced in the coming years — beyond even the 85% reduction that occurred from 2010 to 2018. This situation, however, seems to be changing.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Molten Salt Energy Future

Alumobility study: aluminum top hat provides automakers a lighter, sustainable alternative

AFRY, RINA study points to feasibility and attractiveness of Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipeline

U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

DOE labs study on costs and benefits of new transportation technologies the most comprehensive to date

Study finds running a hydrogen plane could be cheaper than traditional aircraft by 2035; requires correct policies and incentives

Study finds limiting warming to 2 °C would require at least a $200/t carbon tax globally

Arcola Energy to lead hydrogen road freight study in Scotland; green hydrogen refueling

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

OSU, Ford study provides insight into more efficient use of Rhodium in TWC applications

Study finds EVs are traveling less than half the US fleet average

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Study finds relying on “local food” a distant dream for most of the world

J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

ICCT study finds tankering could undermine EU SAF mandate

Study finds technology cost of achieving European 2020 LDV CO2 targets more than offset by resultant fuel savings

DOE to award up to $100M for future coal plants in Coal FIRST initiative

US DRIVE releases comprehensive cradle-to-grave analysis of light-duty vehicle GHGs, cost of driving and cost of avoided GHGs

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

H2morrow steel concludes feasibility study of blue hydrogen for steel mill; partners to continue cooperation

UGA study finds black carbon aerosols from GDI engines will worsen public health, climate; need for GPFs

TU Dresden study on external costs of automotive transportation in Europe calls for internalization of the high external costs; raising user prices to change behavior

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

Study finds EVs are lowering electricity bills for all customers, not just EV owners – Charged EVs

Stanford study quantifies energetic costs of grid-scale energy storage over time; current batteries the worst performers; the need to improve cycle life by 3-10x

ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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

Western Australia to invest $22M to accelerate renewable hydrogen future

CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

Juniper Research: EV charging at home to exceed $16B globally by 2026

Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

Study: alcohol, biomethane and ammonia are the best-positioned fuels to reach zero net emissions for shipping; OPEX, not CAPEX challenge

Bosch study highlights potential of e-fuels to reduce CO2 emissions

Study finds no benefit to delaying or weakening ZEV policies to drive transition to electric drive

NREL study suggests cost gap for Western renewables could narrow by 2025

Ricardo-AEA to lead 4-year EC-funded study on the future of sustainable urban transport in Europe

Energy storage: the key to a decarbonised future

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