article thumbnail

Ukraine Will Become An Ag Drone Powerhouse After Invasion

CleanTechnica EVs

Much has been made of the successful use of inexpensive drones by Ukraine’s military and civilian resistance in an asymmetric war against Russia’s illegal invasion. But what will happen after Russia is defeated and sent back behind its borders at last?

Ukraine 97
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

One of the challenges of constructing a global hydrogen economy is hydrogen transportation by sea. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have further increased the interest of Europe and Western countries to invest in the hydrogen economy as an alternative to fossil fuels. —Julian Hunt Resources Hunt, J.,

Hydrogen 273
article thumbnail

Porsche Temporarily Suspends Production — Reportedly Due To Russia–Ukraine War

CleanTechnica EVs

Porsche is temporarily suspending the production of its vehicles thanks to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to several reports.

Ukraine 98
article thumbnail

Rhodium Group estimates US GHG emissions rose 1.3% in 2022

Green Car Congress

Despite efforts to continue stimulating the US economy in the wake of the pandemic, high inflation put a damper on economic growth, which was exacerbated by a spike in oil prices as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Consequently, the US economy grew 1.9% Little change in transportation and industry.

Emissions 273
article thumbnail

IEA issues 10-point plan to cut oil use

Green Car Congress

In the face of the emerging global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the countervailing barrage of economic sanctions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is proposing a 10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use. The measures would have an even greater effect if adopted in part or in full in emerging economies as well.

Oil 370
article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment are Playing Out in Indonesia —focuses on nickel as a critical mineral, but has implications for the broader minerals and materials supply chains needed for broad-scale energy transition. The detailed report— Need Nickel? Nickel is no exception. —“Need Nickel?”.

China 416
article thumbnail

Rivian announces over 2,500 produced and 1,200 delivered in Q1 2022

Teslarati

Looking ahead to 2022 and beyond, we are focused on continuing to help drive the transformation of transportation,” Rivian said in its Shareholder Deck for Q4 2021. The company also said in its 10-K filing, released in late March, that the ongoing issues between Russia and Ukraine contributed to some bottlenecks.

Ukraine 118