Future, Parts, South America and Water

Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Ambev will use the electric trucks to deliver beverages throughout South America. As a part of this launch, they are partnering with FNM and Ambev to invest in clean technologies for fleet vehicles. Future plans include electric buses, vans and tractors. Octillion and FNM announced their partnership in October 2020.

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Supplies Brazil Batteries Battery

New ORNL tool to assess global freshwater stress suggests that population growth could be a bigger factor in water availability than increasing temperatures

Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2012

Our tool provides a simple method to integrate disparate climate and population data sources and develop preliminary per capita water availability projections at a global scale. At that time, it was unusual to integrate population, climate and water data into one model. —Esther Parish, lead author. —Esther Parish.

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Water Available Climate Change Global

Nissan unveils first Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell vehicle; fueled by ethanol, 600 km range

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2016

In the future, the e-Bio Fuel-Cell will become even more user-friendly. Ethanol-blended water is easier and safer to handle than most other fuels. The fuel cell prototype forms part of Nissan’s ongoing commitment to the development of zero-emission vehicles. —Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

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Nissan Fuel Range Brazil

Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Kholod said that when a closed mine is flooded, water stops methane from leaking almost completely within about seven years. Globally, coal mining is decreasing in the United States and Europe but increasing rapidly in other parts of the world, such as southeast Asia and India.

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Coal Emissions Escape Ukraine

IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2015

The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Cape Wind will not lead the US energy revolution. .

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Renewable Parts Power Powered

GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2023

With the demand for lithium expected to surpass supply by 2030, automakers have never been more pressed to secure the resource , especially as it becomes increasingly essential for the future of their business, specifically regarding the production of electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2014

For the first time this involved the use of an IT system that in future will be expanded for Group-wide data acquisition and control activities, as well as for stakeholder management within the Group. 27 of the 43 Volkswagen brand plants on four continents are currently taking part in the environmental program. —Prof.

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Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

Cars That Think

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

But it's also a way of indicating that there is hope and possibility in navigating the dangerous part of the climate change situation. We've also focused on the parts of the portfolio where there are fewer people and fewer investments that are moving things forward. Wanser: It's partly a play on words. How would it be implemented?

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Climate Climate Change Mariner Pollution

State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2011

As part of the analysis, DOS commissioned a detailed study of greenhouse gas life-cycle emissions that compared Canadian oil sands crude with other selected reference crudes. Oil sands comprise clay, sand, water, and bitumen. Dilbit is also processed to remove sand, water, and other impurities. —FEIS. System Alternatives.

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Oil-Sands Emissions Oil Oklahoma

Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

My Energi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The roll out of electric vehicles to supersede fossil fuel vehicles will play an almighty part in our quest to save the one thing that gives us life. The ability to move around would be more vital than ever in search of food, water and a place to hide. Thats the serious bit over with, let’s get back to zombies vs electric cars!

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Escape Honda Tesla Power Grid

Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2013

The session is expected to culminate in the adoption of a new convention by the 147 states attending the session to reduce mercury emissions and releases to the air, water and land. Present day anthropogenic emissions contribute to both current and future emissions to the air.

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Mercury Emissions 2013 Global

Cellulosic nanocrystals from biomass waste for thermoplastics for automotive applications

Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2011

We believe that a lot of car parts, including dashboards, bumpers, side panels, will be made of nano-sized fruit fibers in the future. But in the future, we may be able to replace steel and aluminum automotive parts using these plant-based nanocellulose materials. So far, we’re focusing on replacing automotive plastics.

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Waste Brazil South America Automobile Manufacturer

Powering Offshore Wind Farms With Numerical Modeling of Subsea Cables

Cars That Think

JANUARY 25, 2023

to the 20,000 km cable that connects Asia with North America and South America. We know what the world of submarine cables looks like today, but what about the future? Installation and maintenance is easier to accomplish in shallow waters. Fast forward again: As of 2021, there are an estimated 1.3 and Norway.

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Wind Power Powered Installation

It’s Time To Go To The Mattresses

Creative Greenius

JANUARY 12, 2009

But that doesn’t mean we can’t have lots of fun and plenty of laughs the whole time we’re destroying their way of life, their business and their futures. People with kids and grandkids who don’t appreciate Killer Coal trying to snuff out their futures. So leave the guns, and bring the canolli. .

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Coal Carbon Climate Tax

EV Driven

Octillion to supply high-density batteries to FNM for 1,000 electric trucks for beverage maker Ambev

New ORNL tool to assess global freshwater stress suggests that population growth could be a bigger factor in water availability than increasing temperatures

Nissan unveils first Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell vehicle; fueled by ethanol, 600 km range

Study finds methane emissions from coal mines ~50% higher than previously thought

IRENA report finds renewable power costs at parity or below fossil fuels in many parts of world

GM leaps ahead in lithium mining race, secures next-gen extraction deal

Volkswagen Group 2014 sustainability report shows progress on key environmental performance indicators; Strategy 2018 and leadership in e-mobility

Climate Expert: Don't Call It Geoengineering

State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

Best EV To Own To Survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

Final session on international mercury convention this week expected to culminate in agreement; UNEP Global Mercury Assessment 2013 finds industrial source Hg emissions may be rising

Cellulosic nanocrystals from biomass waste for thermoplastics for automotive applications

Powering Offshore Wind Farms With Numerical Modeling of Subsea Cables

It’s Time To Go To The Mattresses

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