Economy, Energy and Environment

GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

Green Car Reports

MARCH 1, 2024

The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of "meanest" vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list, between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV.

GMC

GMC Hummer Environment Gas

A Big Week for Energy and the Environment

Energy Institute at HAAS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This is a big week for energy and environmental policy in the world’s fifth largest economy and the republic it is part of – … Continue Reading A Big Week for Energy and the Environment Incentives matter! Let’s get them right.

Environment

Environment Energy Economy Parts

CSIRO’S Circular Economy Roadmap charts path to triple job creation

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2021

The National Circular Economy Roadmap found innovation is crucial to realizing Australia’s largest economic gains, which will come from designing new products and materials, including through advanced manufacturing, and in embracing new business models that will create domestic and export markets for waste streams.

Economy

Economy Waste Australia Market

Assessment of US CAFE fuel economy standards finds big savings on fuel and emissions since inception

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

In one of the first comprehensive assessments of the fuel economy standards in the United States, researchers from Princeton University and the University of Tennessee found that, over their 40-year history, the standards helped reduce reliance on foreign oil producers, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and saved consumers money. 2020.111783.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Standards Fuel

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. It will be based on a wide network of partners from all sectors and will revolve around 4 poles of activity, putting into practice the principles of the circular economy at each stage of the vehicle life cycle and mobility.

Economy

Economy Re-Charge France Maintenance

Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy investing €120M over 5 years to develop fully integrated offshore wind-to-hydrogen system

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2021

Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy are joining forces to develop an innovative solution that fully integrates an electrolyzer into an offshore wind turbine as a single synchronized system to produce green hydrogen directly. It is a prime example of enabling us to store and transport wind energy, thus reducing the carbon footprint of economy.

Wind

Wind Hydrogen Energy Green

Human Rights & The Environment Must Not Be Casualties Of The Energy Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A proposed European law can do more to ensure that human rights and the environment are not casualties of the energy transition, write T&E and Amnesty International in a new paper.

Environment

Environment Energy International Lithium Ion

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. Burning fossil fuels is one of the most frequently used methods of generating energy. However, it has been noted to have a damaging impact on the environment.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Economy Singapore Environment

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 billion over five years.

Transportation

Transportation Green Economy Climate Change

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have unveiled a new battery technology which offers ultra-fast recharging coupled with good power density. —Dr Mike Bassett, MAHLE Powertrain’s Head of Research. —Mike Bassett.

Recharge

Recharge Carbon Energy Lithium Ion

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2022

The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

China

China Energy Indonesia Power Grid

Daphne Technology secures strategic investments from Shell Ventures, Trafigura, AET and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Daphne Technology, a Swiss startup that has developed multi-pollutant reduction technology—a “green converter”—targeting the maritime industry, has secured strategic investments from Shell Ventures, Trafigura, AET and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures. —Margaux Moore, Head of Energy Transition Research at Trafigura.

Energy

Energy Pollution Emissions Convert

Argonne researchers developing multifunctional farm landscapes balancing economy, bioenergy and environment

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

In collaboration with the farming community of the Indian Creek Watershed in central Illinois, researchers from Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) are finding ways to meet three agrarian land management objectives simultaneously: maximizing a farmer’s production; growing feedstock for bioenergy; and protecting the environment. 2015.04.012.

Environment

Environment Economy Water Escape

GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The post GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

Hummer

Hummer GMC Environment Gas

Gallup Poll Finds 51% of Americans Now Put Economy Over Environment; Energy Development and Environment Almost Equal

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2009

For the first time in Gallup’s 25-year history of asking Americans about the trade-off between environmental protection and economic growth, a majority of Americans say economic growth should be given the priority, even if the environment suffers to some extent. Environment vs. Economy. Environment vs. Energy production.

Environment

Environment Economy Energy 2001

IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2023

One of the challenges of constructing a global hydrogen economy is hydrogen transportation by sea. An open-access paper on the work is published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. The world is undergoing an energy transition to reduce CO 2 emissions and mitigate climate change.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Supplies Climate Change Economy

KAUST team develops process for tunable membranes for energy-efficient crude oil fractionation

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2022

The membranes, with their ultrathin tunable selective layers, offer an innovative membrane development solution for energy-efficient crude oil fractionation. The membranes are also advantageous for their low-carbon footprint properties and suitability to promote the circular carbon economy (CCE). Suzana Nunes.

Oil

Oil Energy Polymer Carbon

HaaS company Hydra Energy delivers first converted hydrogen-diesel co-combustion heavy-duty truck; up to 40% hydrogen

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Hydra Energy, the Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) provider for commercial fleets looking to reduce emissions and costs with limited risk and no up-front investment ( earlier post ), has delivered its first hydrogen-converted, heavy-duty truck to paying fleet customer Lodgewood Enterprises. —Hydra Energy CEO Jessica Verhagen.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Convert Diesel Companies

New CRC at the University of Bayreuth will investigate nanostructured materials for energy industry

Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2023

The interdisciplinary research of nanostructured functional materials is expected to revolutionize the performance of batteries, solar cells, fuel cells and photocatalysts, thereby opening new perspectives for a sustainable energy economy.

Universal

Universal Industrial Industry Energy

Tesla Supplier LG Energy Solution tempers 2024 revenue expectations

Teslarati

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Tesla supplier LG Energy Solution (LGES) warned of slow revenue growth in 2024. “I am worried about the high interest rate environment that we’re in. LG Energy Solution Q3 2023 by Maria Merano on Scribd The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you. LGES announced its Q3 2023 earnings recently. billion, up 58.7%

Energy

Energy Tesla Buy Financing

GFEI: vehicle fuel economy is below global targets, jeopardizing action on climate and energy; failure of policy

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Worldwide, the vehicle fleet is not making enough progress on fuel economy and is failing to reach global targets aimed at reducing CO 2 emissions, cutting oil consumption and improving energy efficiency according to a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) ( earlier post ) released at the Paris COP21 Climate Summit.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Climate Global

Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

One such company includes Volvo, which has announced a partnership to recycle old EV batteries into new energy storage systems. Volvo is partnering with battery recycler Connected Energy to give EV batteries a second life as battery energy storage systems (BESS), as detailed in a press release on Wednesday.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Volvo Energy Battery

DOE reports say cumulative investment in hydrogen, nuclear and long-duration energy storage must increase to $300B by 2030

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released a set of reports— Pathways to Commercial Liftoff —that provide guidance for bringing advanced nuclear, clean hydrogen and long-duration energy storage into the commercial mainstream.

Energy Storage

Energy Storage Hydrogen Energy Clean

California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2019

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $70 million in funding to replace more than 200 old diesel school buses with all-electric buses that will reduce school children’s exposure to harmful emissions and help the state reach its climate and air quality goals. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

California

California Diesel Energy Pollution

BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2021

The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%. It’s a significant step forward for the rail industry and will change the course for even cleaner, more energy-efficient transport.

California

California Battery Batteries Electrical

EV advocates support a just clean energy transition. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is not it.

Plug in America

JANUARY 24, 2024

The shift to electric vehicles is a tremendous win for air quality, public health, energy security, jobs, and the planet. As we transition to a clean energy economy, we must update mining laws to maximize the benefits of transportation electrification while protecting communities and the environment.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Energy Economy

Bloom Energy and Idaho National Laboratory to test use of nuclear generation to power solid-oxide electrolyzer for H2 production

Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2021

Bloom Energy announced an agreement with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to test the use of nuclear energy to produce clean hydrogen through Bloom Energy’s solid-oxide, high-temperature electrolyzer. First announced in July 2020, Bloom Energy’s electrolyzer converts water (or steam) into hydrogen and oxygen.

Idaho

Idaho Power Powered Energy

CALSTART survey finds Tier-1 suppliers want stronger post-2026 fuel economy targets

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The third installment of a CALSTART-commissioned survey of Tier-1 US automotive suppliers found that a majority (62%) of the suppliers responding to the survey disagreed with the Trump administration’s rollback of national fuel economy standards. The survey was conducted by Ricardo Energy and Environment.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Standards

Juniper Research forecasts on-road hydrogen vehicles to exceed 1M globally by 2027

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2022

Manufacturers will need to make hydrogen vehicles more affordable to become viable for fleets, but increased range and suitability for heavy goods transport will ultimately drive growth and economies of scale. —study co-author Olivia Williams.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Global Vehicles Alternative Fuels

Allison Transmission’s eGen Flex electric hybrid solution introduced in NYC Transit buses

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

The eGen Flex system—comprising the drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system—includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands. —Rohan Barua, Vice President of Sales, North America at Allison Transmission.

New York City

New York City Hybrid North America New York

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

AUGUST 9, 2022

EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. It makes sense that during their usable life, electric vehicles are better for the environment than their ICEV counterparts, as they aren’t powered by fossil fuels. Vehicle manufacturing is an energy-intensive process. Vehicle body and other car parts.

Environment

Environment Electric Vehicles New Zealand Vehicles

Baker Institute expert says regional advantages will define future energy transitions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2020

Different countries will respond in different ways to the challenges of economic growth and environmental sustainability based upon their regional advantages, according to a new paper by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. This is especially true for energy.

Energy

Energy Future Low Cost Hydrogen

Trillium completes construction of largest hydrogen transit refueling station in North America

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The Santa Ana, California hydrogen station, which went live Friday, was jointly developed by Trillium, Air Products, the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), Ballard Fuel Systems and New Flyer. Houston-based Trillium is a leading provider of renewable fuels and alternative energy solutions for fleets around the country.

North America

North America Hydrogen America Houston

DOE to issue FOA for applied research and development for materials and technologies to drive innovation in clean manufacturing

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue ( DE-FOA-0002865 ) a funding opportunity announcement (DE-FOA-0002864) to invest in the next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Manufacturer Economy

Study finds direct seawater splitting has substantial drawbacks to conventional water splitting, offers almost no advantage

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2021

For the implementation of a sustainable energy economy, the greatest challenge is the weather-depending, fluctuating electricity production of wind and solar power plants. To store the green electricity in a highly scalable way, it must be converted into chemical energy. Energy Environ. Diess et al.

Water

Water Hydrogen Store Wind

U-M study: Induced driving miles could overwhelm potential energy-saving benefits of connected, self-driving cars

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

The benefits of connected, self-driving cars (CAVs) will likely induce vehicle owners to drive more, and those extra miles could partially or completely offset the potential energy-saving benefits that automation may provide, according to a new University of Michigan study. Their study is published in the journal Applied Energy.

Connect

Connect Connected Miles Energy

US DOE releases national clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2023

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap , a framework for accelerating the production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen. The document explores opportunities for clean hydrogen to contribute to national decarbonization goals across multiple sectors of the economy.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Hydrogen Tax Credit

GFEI report concludes 50% improvement in average fuel economy of entire global light duty fleet by 2050 is achievable; importance of the regulatory and fiscal environments

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

US NRC panel’s summary estimates of the potential reduction in petroleum consumption by 2035 for vehicle powertrain types assuming that the entire potential of these technologies is used to improve fuel economy rather than performance. This is equivalent to increasing fuel economy from about 30 to about 60 MPG, from 12.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Environment Fleet

Panasonic develops 12V NiMH energy recovery system for start-stop vehicles; aims to double fuel economy improvement rate of start-stop systems

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Concept of the 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop. Panasonic Corporation has developed a NiMH-based 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop systems in vehicles. The system is also designed to supply power to the drive assist motor, improving fuel economy. Click to enlarge.

NiMH

NiMH Fuel Economy Lead Acid Nickel Metal Hydride

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

More than one generation, if not a bit longer, the transition to an environmentally sustainable economy. In any case, when we switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy, we reduce but do not eliminate environmental damage. The critical element will be the development of renewable energy technology that is inexpensive and reliable.

Renewable

Renewable Energy Fuel New York City

Range Energy’s RA electrified trailer platform now eligible for up to $80k in California incentives

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2023

Range Energy announced that its 53-foot electric trailer, the RA, is now eligible for point-of-sale incentives up to $80,000/unit through the California Air Resources Board Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Program. The RA platform is the first trailer electrification platform to be eligible for the CORE incentive.

California

California Range Cleaner Fleet

EVs Are Not Only Great For The Environment, They Also Create Jobs

CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 21, 2021

Department of Energy, there were 58,160 electric vehicles registered in Florida as of December 2020. Some great electric vehicle (EV) news has come out of Jacksonville, Florida. According to News4Jax, which cited the U.S. Some key facts from the article and video include: Charging up an EV costs around the same as half a gallon […].

Jacksonville

Jacksonville Environment Florida 2020

Pertamina and Eni to collaborate on low-carbon products and renewable energies; Indonesian bio-refinery

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Pertamina and Eni signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigates synergies of their respective technologies, expertises and know-how, for jointly evaluating new collaboration opportunities in the areas of circular economy, driver for strategic development for Eni and its subsidiaries Syndial (Environment) and Versalis (Chemicals).

Renewable

Renewable Indonesia Carbon Production

Highly efficient and stable Ru-free catalyst for hydrogen generation from ammonia

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2022

An open-access paper describing their work is published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science. This work would stimulate more research on developing advanced ammonia cracking technologies using earth-abundant materials, which is the key to the sustainable hydrogen economy. C” Energy Environ. Kyriakidou, Q.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen South Carolina Conversion Illinois

GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

A Big Week for Energy and the Environment

CSIRO’S Circular Economy Roadmap charts path to triple job creation

Assessment of US CAFE fuel economy standards finds big savings on fuel and emissions since inception

Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

Siemens Gamesa and Siemens Energy investing €120M over 5 years to develop fully integrated offshore wind-to-hydrogen system

Human Rights & The Environment Must Not Be Casualties Of The Energy Transition

Centre for Hydrogen: Expanding Singapore’s hydrogen economy

Government of Québec launches $6.7B 2030 Green Economy Plan; emphasis on transportation electrification

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy unveil lithium-carbon battery technology with ultra-fast recharging

Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Daphne Technology secures strategic investments from Shell Ventures, Trafigura, AET and Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures

Argonne researchers developing multifunctional farm landscapes balancing economy, bioenergy and environment

GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

Gallup Poll Finds 51% of Americans Now Put Economy Over Environment; Energy Development and Environment Almost Equal

IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

KAUST team develops process for tunable membranes for energy-efficient crude oil fractionation

HaaS company Hydra Energy delivers first converted hydrogen-diesel co-combustion heavy-duty truck; up to 40% hydrogen

New CRC at the University of Bayreuth will investigate nanostructured materials for energy industry

Tesla Supplier LG Energy Solution tempers 2024 revenue expectations

GFEI: vehicle fuel economy is below global targets, jeopardizing action on climate and energy; failure of policy

Volvo partnership will recycle EV batteries into energy storage

DOE reports say cumulative investment in hydrogen, nuclear and long-duration energy storage must increase to $300B by 2030

California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

EV advocates support a just clean energy transition. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is not it.

Bloom Energy and Idaho National Laboratory to test use of nuclear generation to power solid-oxide electrolyzer for H2 production

CALSTART survey finds Tier-1 suppliers want stronger post-2026 fuel economy targets

Juniper Research forecasts on-road hydrogen vehicles to exceed 1M globally by 2027

Allison Transmission’s eGen Flex electric hybrid solution introduced in NYC Transit buses

EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Baker Institute expert says regional advantages will define future energy transitions

Trillium completes construction of largest hydrogen transit refueling station in North America

DOE to issue FOA for applied research and development for materials and technologies to drive innovation in clean manufacturing

Study finds direct seawater splitting has substantial drawbacks to conventional water splitting, offers almost no advantage

U-M study: Induced driving miles could overwhelm potential energy-saving benefits of connected, self-driving cars

US DOE releases national clean hydrogen strategy and roadmap

GFEI report concludes 50% improvement in average fuel economy of entire global light duty fleet by 2050 is achievable; importance of the regulatory and fiscal environments

Panasonic develops 12V NiMH energy recovery system for start-stop vehicles; aims to double fuel economy improvement rate of start-stop systems

Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Range Energy’s RA electrified trailer platform now eligible for up to $80k in California incentives

EVs Are Not Only Great For The Environment, They Also Create Jobs

Pertamina and Eni to collaborate on low-carbon products and renewable energies; Indonesian bio-refinery

Highly efficient and stable Ru-free catalyst for hydrogen generation from ammonia

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