Using blockchain traceability to build a circular battery economy
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 1, 2022
It’s clear that we need to create a circular battery economy in order to build a responsible, electrified future.
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Actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks: 1966-2019
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 7, 2021
vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research.
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Johnson Matthey and Plug Power partner to accelerate green hydrogen economy
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Plug Power and Johnson Matthey (JM) announced a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate the green hydrogen economy. Plug is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem, from production, storage and delivery to energy generation, to help its customers—including Amazon, Carrefour, Walmart and BMW—meet their business goals and decarbonize the economy.
New Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2020
A coalition of major oil & gas, power, automotive, fuel cell, and hydrogen companies have developed and released the full new report, a “ Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy. ” Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy ”. Road Map to a US Hydrogen Economy.
EVs dominate list of efficient cars in ORNL 2022 Fuel Economy Guide
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The 2022 Fuel Economy Guide, released by ORNL for the DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov website, provides up-to-date information on fuel economy, environmental and safety data, so consumers can choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs.
How nuclear energy can establish the hydrogen economy
Innovation News Network
JANUARY 20, 2023
The Nuclear Energy Agency outline the potential of nuclear energy in developing the hydrogen economy globally. The post How nuclear energy can establish the hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.
EPA trends report finds MY 2021 fuel economy remained flat at a record high while CO2 levels hit new low
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual Automotive Trends Report , which shows that model year (MY) 2021 vehicle fuel economy remained at a record high—but flat with MY 2020 fuel economy—while CO 2 emission levels reached a new record low.
CSIRO’S Circular Economy Roadmap charts path to triple job creation
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 25, 2021
The six elements of a circular economy, as described in the CSIRO report, include: Retain material through use and collection. The Australian Government’s ban on the export of waste last year creates an opportunity for a new circular economy strategy that turns landfill into economic returns.
Hyundai Motor and INEOS partnering on driving hydrogen economy forward
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Hyundai Motor Company and INEOS signed a memorandum of understanding to explore new opportunities to accelerate the global hydrogen economy. Hyundai and INEOS will jointly investigate opportunities for the production and supply of hydrogen as well as the worldwide deployment of hydrogen applications and technologies. Both companies will initially seek to facilitate public- and private-sector projects focused on the development of a hydrogen value chain in Europe.
Ensuring a circular economy in rare earth production
Innovation News Network
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The post Ensuring a circular economy in rare earth production appeared first on Innovation News Network. Special Reports Circular Economy Critical Raw Materials Energy pp-ionic-rare-earths Rare Earth Elements
Vehicle fuel economy gains faltered in 2021: Blame the SUV, again
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Fleet-wide fuel economy for vehicles sold in the U.S. The real-world fuel economy of light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. has stumbled, according to the EPA's recently released 2022 Automotive Trends Report.
2022—The Year the Hydrogen Economy Launched?
Cars That Think
AUGUST 17, 2022
Among the technological visions that seem perpetually futuristic (think commercial nuclear fusion and maglev trains), the hydrogen economy has always been tantalizing. So are we finally witnessing the beginnings of an actual hydrogen economy? “I
Tips: Maximizing Your Hybrid’s Fuel Economy
Clean Fleet Report
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
One of the best ways to do that is by maximizing your fuel economy. Below, you will find some of the best ways to improve the fuel economy of your hybrid right now so you can save even more money with an already economical vehicle. Ways To Boost MPG & Save Money.
Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy
Clean Fleet Report
AUGUST 28, 2021
But how can you increase your fuel economy? Surprisingly, the number of items you carry in your vehicle can have a meaningful impact on your fuel economy. Another low-cost modification is a vacuum gauge, which also can give you quick fuel economy data.
Strengthening circular economy for solar and battery technologies
Innovation News Network
JUNE 29, 2022
Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) believe that other strategies besides recycling should be focused on to bolster the circular economy for solar and battery technologies. Sustainable Planet Battery Recycling Circular Economy Solar Energy
Stellantis Hurricane twin-turbo I-6 cuts emissions, increases fuel economy and is more powerful
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MARCH 26, 2022
while maintaining significant fuel economy during heavy use, such as towing. With a focus on fuel economy, the Hurricane SO uses cast aluminum pistons with cast iron top ring land insert, running with a 10.4:1
Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Groupe Renault is creating the REFACTORY in Flins, the first European circular economy site dedicated to mobility. To ensure its competitiveness, this integrated circular economy ecosystem will rely on several assets at the Flins plant, which was originally built in 1952.
PNNL team develops onboard fuel separation technology to enable octane-on-demand for improved fuel economy
Green Car Congress
MAY 22, 2020
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed an onboard separation system that could support increased fuel economy and lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of an octane-on-demand fuel-delivery system.
GREATER4H: Kickstarting the hydrogen economy in Northern Europe
Innovation News Network
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
The project kickstarts a hydrogen economy by enabling heavy-duty vehicles to shift from diesel to hydrogen across several European countries. The post GREATER4H: Kickstarting the hydrogen economy in Northern Europe appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Monash team proposes roadmap to renewable ammonia economy; 3 generations of technology
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MAY 11, 2020
Gen 2 technology has significant long-term scope in terms of the ammonia economy, limited only by the substantial investment and long lead time required to establish new facilities. 2020) “A Roadmap to the Ammonia Economy”, Joule doi: 10.1016/ j.joule.2020.04.004.
The Port of Esbjerg boosts Denmark’s hydrogen economy
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OCTOBER 27, 2022
Discover how the Port of Esbjerg is well-positioned to lead Denmark’s hydrogen economy as part of Europe’s green energy transition. The post The Port of Esbjerg boosts Denmark’s hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2
Green Car Congress
MAY 3, 2020
A team from the University of Tennessee and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has the fuel savings due to fuel economy improvements over the past 43 years amount to approximately two trillion gallons of gasoline. Fleet-wide fuel economy gains produced large fuel savings.
€3 billion hydrogen bank ensures Europe’s hydrogen economy
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
The post €3 billion hydrogen bank ensures Europe’s hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network. Ursula von der Leyen has announced a groundbreaking development, revealing the creation of a European Hydrogen Bank.
How Ionic Rare Earths is advancing the rare earth circular economy
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FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Ionic Rare Earths are expediting the global transition to clean energy through magnet and heavy rare earth production via mining, refining and magnet recycling.
BASF introduces blockchain pilot project to improve circular economy and traceability of recycled plastics
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2020
Leveraging blockchain technology, we can work together to ensure our products deliver back to the value chain and contribute to a circular economy. BASF is launching the pilot platform reciChain in the province of British Columbia (BC), Canada, as a response to plastic waste.
UKspace double down on support for the space economy
Innovation News Network
AUGUST 31, 2022
John Hanley, the Chair of UKspace, details how the organisation is championing a space economy to support UK businesses and citizens. The post UKspace double down on support for the space economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Average fuel economy for MY 2019 light-duty vehicles was 95% better than MY 1975
Green Car Congress
APRIL 28, 2020
The average production-weighted fuel economy for all new light-duty vehicles in model year (MY) 2019 was 95% better than in MY 1975, while average horsepower was 78% higher and weight was 1% higher, according to the 2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report.
Green ammonia production for a functional hydrogen economy
Innovation News Network
JULY 20, 2022
AmmPower is pioneering the development of green ammonia production facilities to achieve a truly green and functional hydrogen economy. The post Green ammonia production for a functional hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Met4Tech: Ensuring a circular economy roadmap for technology metals
Innovation News Network
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
The Met4Tech project combines leading UK academics to develop an alternative technology metals circular economy. The post Met4Tech: Ensuring a circular economy roadmap for technology metals appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Tesla is fighting the auto industry over fuel economy standards
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Tesla is fighting the rest of the auto industry in the US over respecting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements set back in 2016. more… The post Tesla is fighting the auto industry over fuel economy standards appeared first on Electrek.
NHTSA to propose new fuel economy standards soon; 8% increase per year for MY 2024-2026
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 6, 2021
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it will soon propose robust new fuel economy standards. More robust fuel economy standards will encourage the industry to continue improving the fuel economy of cars powered by internal combustion engines as the transportation sector transitions to electrification, NHTSA said.
Tesla had lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions & highest fuel economy in 2021 EPA Auto Trends report finds
Teslarati
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The EPA released its annual Automotive Trends report, and findings reveal that Tesla is leading the way with the lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions and the highest fuel economy of all large manufacturers. The table below shows manufacturers and vehicles with the highest fuel economy by year.
Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The Premier of Québec François Legault, and the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Laval region, Benoit Charette, unveiled the 2030 Green Economy Plan (PEV 2030) and its first 2021-2026 implementation plan, with an envelope of $6.7
EPA report suggests automakers' glut of credits will make fuel economy compliance too easy
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
New cars and trucks are more efficient than ever before, but lax regulations mean they're still much less efficient than they should be, according to the EPA's annual report on emissions and fuel economy.
Steeper fleet fuel economy standards finalized, will bring more hybrids and EVs sooner
Green Car Reports
APRIL 1, 2022
On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized tougher fuel economy standards for vehicle fleets that will mean an adjusted, industry-wide average of about 49 mpg across new passenger vehicles and light trucks in 2026.
Five of Asia’s biggest economies are forecast to see dramatic solar growth
Electrek
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Five of Asia’s biggest economies are expected to see exponential growth of solar, positioning the region to become a global hub of solar power, according to independent energy think tank Ember.
Hyundai takes a big-picture look at the hydrogen economy
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
But the automaker is also looking beyond cars, anticipating an entire “hydrogen economy” where fuel cells have a variety of other uses. Hyundai is one of a handful of automakers to remain committed to hydrogen fuel-cell cars.
Centre for Hydrogen: Expanding Singapore’s hydrogen economy
Innovation News Network
JULY 5, 2022
A research team from the National University of Singapore has addressed barriers regarding adopting green hydrogen, to boost Singapore’s hydrogen economy. The post Centre for Hydrogen: Expanding Singapore’s hydrogen economy appeared first on Innovation News Network.
Shell and Uniper join forces to drive development of hydrogen economy in Europe
Green Car Congress
JULY 7, 2021
and Uniper Hydrogen GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) to explore accelerating the development of a hydrogen economy in Europe. Taking a full value chain approach, Shell and Uniper will work backwards from customer demand to identify key opportunities to develop the foundation of a new hydrogen economy in Europe. Shell Gas & Power Developments B.V.
Energy researchers: clean US hydrogen economy is within reach, but needs a game plan
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 17, 2021
However, they note, a clean US hydrogen economy will require a comprehensive strategy and a 10-year plan. The Hydrogen Earthshot is necessary to create a hydrogen economy, but it is not sufficient. An H 2 economy already exists, but it involves lots of greenhouse gas emissions. A clean H 2 economy does not exist today. Researchers have plenty of colorful visions as to what a clean H 2 economy might look like.
Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record
Green Car Congress
MARCH 7, 2019
The latest edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual Automotive Trends Report finds that Model Year (MY) 2017 vehicle fuel economy was 24.9 Since MY 2004, fuel economy and CO 2 emissions have improved in eleven out of thirteen years. Estimated Real-World CO 2 and Fuel Economy. Progress on GHG emissions while providing choices for American consumers as sport utility vehicles reached record high market share, while also achieving record high fuel economy.
Future Fuel Strategies: 40+ countries developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards
Green Car Congress
MAY 10, 2019
Fuels market analyst Tammy Klein notes that more than 40 countries are developing light-duty vehicle fuel economy standards. Ten years ago, only four governments 10 years ago had introduced mandatory GHG emission and/or fuel economy standards: China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. All are among the top 15 vehicle markets worldwide: nearly 80% of new LDVs sold globally are currently subject to some kind of GHG emission or fuel economy standards.
DOE: new vehicle fuel economy improved 33% from 1980-2016
Green Car Congress
MARCH 21, 2017
According to data gathered by the US Department of Energy (DOE) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), new vehicle fuel economy in the US has improved 33% from 1980-2016, despite a 120% increase in horsepower and 47% improvement in acceleration (measured by time to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph). In the 1990s and early 2000s, fuel economy decreased while vehicle weight increased, and fuel economy has improved nearly every year since 2004.
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