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Molten carbonate electrolysis can produce a range of carbon nanomaterials, including graphene, from CO2 at high yield

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Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China and George Washington University in the US report in a new paper in the ACS journal Accounts of Chemical Research that a range of important carbon nanomaterials can be produced at high yield by molten carbonate electrolysis. In the Solar Thermal Electrochemical Process (STEP), developed by Professor Stuart Licht and his group at GWU, solar UV–visible energy is focused on a photovoltaic device that generates the electricity t

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Rivian-based Lincoln electric SUV will result from Ford partnership, according to report

Green Car Reports

When Ford first formed a strategic partnership with Rivian this past April, specifying that Ford would build a new electric vehicle using RIvian’s skateboard platform, it was widely anticipated that such an upscale product would be offered by Ford’s Lincoln luxury brand. Now we have some level of confirmation of that according to.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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XALT Energy is powering the US’ first, long-distance, all-electric passenger coach in tests with private and public transportation providers in the United States. XALT Energy, a company of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, is a Midland, Michigan-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions. XALT Energy is working in partnership with Motor Coach Industries (MCI), a US subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.

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Uber and Lyft are adding to air pollution, campaign argues

Green Car Reports

Europe’s leading clean-transportation group has allied with other organizations on the Continent plus the Sierra Club in the U.S. to get the word out that in the largest, most congested cities, ride-hailing services are adding to issues with pollution and congestion—not easing them. An analysis released last week by the European group.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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Stadler and SBCTA sign contract for first hydrogen-powered train in US; FLIRT H2

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Stadler and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) have signed the first contract to supply a hydrogen-powered train to run in the United States. SBCTA awarded the contract with an option to order four more vehicles in the future. The FLIRT H2 train is planned for passenger service in 2024. Stadler FLIRT (Fast Light Intercity and Regional Train) is a passenger multiple unit (MU) trainset.

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BMW and VW aim for close control over batteries, don’t want to make them

Green Car Reports

Like nearly all global automakers, BMW has decided it doesn’t want to manufacture battery cells. How does it maintain an edge on the battery side—and characteristics that are a good match for the automaker—when it’s potentially using what look like the same “commodity cells” as other automakers? The answer to.

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Thank you for not buying: GM president points to EVs that aren't here yet

Green Car Reports

General Motors CEO Mark Reuss says consumers won't gravitate toward EVs until they deliver more range and faster charging, but even his own company, which is one of the highest-volume EV sellers in the country, doesn't offer either. His remarks were part of an op-ed penned for CNN, the contents of which won't come as much surprise to most who.

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Plug Power expands hydrogen supply chain partner network in Spain with CLH

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Plug Power Inc., a provider of hydrogen fuel cell systems and fueling solutions enabling e-mobility, announced a new agreement with Spanish hydrogen production and distributor Compañía Logística de Hidrocarburos (CLH). Through the agreement, CLH will develop hydrogen production assets and downstream markets in Spain, in the industrial, mobility and power production/storage sectors for distribution to Plug Power customers throughout Europe.

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Lincoln electric SUV, control over batteries, impact of Uber and Lyft: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rivian could make an upcoming Lincoln electric SUV. GM discussed electric vehicle barriers. BMW and VW talk about how they’re focused on the details even though they’re not making battery cells. And are Uber and Lyft adding to pollution issues in big cities? This and more, today at Green Car Reports. The first vehicle Ford is due to.

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Rio Tinto approves $749M investment in Pilbara iron ore mine; lower GHG, autonomous haulage

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Rio Tinto has approved a $749-million (A$1-billion) investment in its existing Greater Tom Price operations (100% owned) to help sustain the production capacity of its world-class iron ore business in the Pilbara of Western Australia. The investment in the Western Turner Syncline Phase 2 (WTS2) mine will facilitate mining of existing and new deposits and includes construction of a new crusher as well as a 13-kilometer conveyor.

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

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Ben Fogle is new ambassador for Go Ultra Low campaign

Discover EV

The aim of Go Ultra Low, a joint government and industry campaign, is to promote the uptake of electric vehicles, and with Ben Fogle as their ambassador it’s hoping to really accelerate the drive towards to a greener future. Discover EV talks to Ben to find out more.

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An Internet of Tires? Pirelli Marries 5G And Automobile Wheels

Cars That Think

The Cyber Tire can sense dangerous conditions and alert other cars.

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How are car manufacturers reducing their carbon footprint?

Discover EV

Volkswagen has announced that the environmental impact per vehicle made is 37 per cent less than it was in 2010.

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PNAS study finds Vertimass CADO efficient way to convert ethanol to biohydrocarbons; 40 to 96% reduction in GHGs, based on feedstock

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A new open-access study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) finds that Vertimass ’ integrated, cost-efficient process to convert ethanol into a blend-stock consisting of a mixture of C 3 – C 16 hydrocarbons containing paraffin, iso-paraffins, olefins, and aromatic compounds can reduce greenhouse gas emissions between 40 and 96 percent.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

Oil