Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2020

Researchers at the Fraunhofer IFF in Germany are designing the distributed and modular production and distribution of green hydrogen for industry, business and transportation throughout the value chain—a hydrogen factory of the future. It is not possible to build wind and PV plants everywhere. The hydrogen factory of the future.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2018

While the current facility feeds pure hydrogen (“WindGas”) directly into the gas grid, the new methanation plant provides for the generation of “green” methane. This stored energy is then available as backup whenever there is an insufficient supply of solar and wind power. Type of CO2 source (biogas; waste water; atmosphere).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2015

The Audi e-gas plant in the city of Werlte in Lower Saxony ( earlier post ) produces CO 2 neutral-fuel (synthetic methane from water, renewable electricity and CO 2 ); it now also contributes toward stabilizing the public power grid. This has resulted in the plant being accepted under the direction of grid operator Tennet TSO GmbH.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2017

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), India’s flagship national oil company and LanzaTech signed a Statement of Intent to construct the world’s first refinery offgas-to-bioethanol production facility in India. The basic engineering for the 40-million liter per year (10.6

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

More than half of them sell biomethane produced entirely from waste, and this number is increasing. The synthetic fuel is produced at the power-to-gas plant in Werlte from water and carbon dioxide using electricity generated by wind power. Audi sources the CO 2 from an adjacent biogas plant that recycles agricultural waste.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The process will convert waste carbon dioxide and renewable hydrogen to produce pure methane for injection into the gas grid and other natural gas substitution applications. The potential of the process for managing renewable power curtailment and exploiting onshore wind power assets will also be assessed.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 13, 2011

Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Wind turbines are the first significant component of the Audi e-gas project.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

While any project that meets the eligibility requirements is eligible to apply, the Department has identified five key technology areas of interest: advanced grid integration and storage; drop-in biofuels; waste-to-energy; enhancement of existing facilities; and efficiency improvements. Advanced Grid Integration and Storage.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

The applications, i.e. technologies, of particular concern as a result are electric vehicles, wind and solar energy, and lighting. Dysprosium was identified as being the most at risk, as the EU is expected to require 25% of the expected world supply in 2020-2030 to meet the Union’s demand for hybrid and electric vehicles and wind turbines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2022

The money will help projects further develop their greenhouse gas removal technologies, which include a machine that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air, a plant to convert household waste into hydrogen for use in the transport industry, and a system to remove carbon dioxide from seawater. Biohydrogen Greenhouse Gas Removal Demonstration”.

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Carbon Coal Gas-Electric Waste 305

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2021

A typical electric car requires six times the mineral inputs of a conventional car, and an onshore wind plant requires nine times more mineral resources than a similarly sized gas-fired power plant. Wind takes the lead, bolstered by material-intensive offshore wind. Source: IEA. Source: IEA. Scale up recycling.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Electromobility is just now picking up momentum; further, electric cars are only as emissions-free as the production of electricity that charges their batteries. The production process is viable, but capacity is lacking. This way, these fuels could contribute to the cause even before they are ramped up for larger-scale production.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The findings from this vehicle LCA study , the production of which was led by Ricardo and funded by the European Commission, DG Climate Action, confirm the significant environmental benefits of electrified powertrains (particularly of battery electric vehicles) for all of the road vehicle types assessed.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2018

The preparations for exclusively green electricity for a climate-friendly production in Europe are already well advanced. From 2022, the production of our Mercedes-Benz plants in Germany will operate CO 2 -neutral. —Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 12, 2023

As countries transition away from fossil fuels to green sources of energy like wind and solar, there will be natural lulls in energy production due to weather conditions. Getting a 100 percent decarbonized grid is nothing but an optimization problem.”—Matthew

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2014

With accurate, real-time data about Beijing’s air quality, the government will be able to take rapid action to address environmental issues by adjusting production at specific factories or alerting citizens about developing air quality issues. The system has already been rolled out to 30 wind, solar and hydro power sources.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The Commission also approved grants for the operation of a hydrogen fueling station, biofuel production, geothermal exploration and rooftop solar for schools. 1 million to use high-fidelity solar forecasting to predict load impacts on California’s electricity grid and reduce solar integration costs. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.:

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

The Challenge of Intermittency and the Role of Batteries The transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is gaining momentum globally. For instance, during periods of reduced solar irradiance or wind speed, traditional energy sources such as coal often experience a surge in production to meet demand.

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Setec Powerr

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As freezing winds blow across his construction site in northern China every morning, Liu Jianhong gathers his workers for hot tea. Liu, whose business in Shaanxi province often operates beyond the reach of power grids, plugs a hairdryer-like charger into his hybrid electric car, a sport utility vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD Co.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

To achieve this goal, the key factors include: electrifying the vehicle fleet; charging with green energy; improving battery technology, an extensive use of recycled materials; and renewable energy in production. With the current EU electricity mix, supply chain and production account for more than half of the lifecycle CO 2 emissions.

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Drive Electric

APRIL 4, 2023

The Battery Industry Group (BIG) is spearheading the work, consisting of over 170 members from diverse fields such as energy, waste, transport, and academia. The programme’s foundation is built on the concept of a circular economy , which seeks to avoid the linear “take-to-waste” model. How would the scheme work?

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New Zealand Batteries Battery Waste 98

Green Car Congress

APRIL 26, 2018

Without emitting any CO 2 during use, hydrogen can be produced from renewable resources (including wind power, solar power, and biomass [sewage sludge]) and can be stored and transported for use in various fields. Hydrogen is a useful energy source for realizing a low-carbon society. The project is the first such to be certified.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Preliminary analysis performed by the national laboratories on the H2@Scale concept indicated that nearly a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is possible by 2050 via such large-scale hydrogen production and use. Integration of Hydrogen Production with the Electricity Grid, and with Storage and Pipeline Infrastructure.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Perhaps most important, it requires transparency in the algorithms used to provide product and content recommendations. The station, called Fengning and located about 200 kilometers north of Beijing, will store up to 40 gigawatt-hours of energy, and help keep the grid on clean energy when the wind isn’t blowing or the sun’s not shining.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 29, 2021

About 160 kilometers northwest of Beijing, the city of Zhangjiakou with its rugged terrain boasts some of the richest wind and solar resources in China. Renewables account for nearly half of the city’s electricity output with less than a third of its full solar and wind potential of 70 gigawatts installed so far.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2013

Researchers at MIT are proposing using a variation on pumped hydroelectric systems for storage of electricity produced by offshore wind farms. The key to this Ocean Renewable Energy Storage (ORES) system is the placement of 30-meter-diameter hollow concrete spheres on the seafloor under the wind turbines. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2016

On the other hand, drivers of other vehicles waste considerable time making special trips to refuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the liquid fuel station or their battery electric vehicle (BEV) at the rapid recharging station. PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

via the gasification of biomass waste—into methane. Feedstocks can include more durable material such as woody biomass and wastes that are not broken down in traditional anaerobic digester plants. Unlike biomethane produced by anaerobic digestion, Bio-SNG is formed by the conversion of thermally-derived syngas—i.e.,

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Renewable Energy Integration HEMS can integrate with renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines, allowing users to maximize the use of clean energy. Renewable energy integration involves the incorporation of renewable energy sources into existing energy systems, such as electrical grids or heating systems.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Water and oxygen are the only by-products. The efficient use of energy flows is the top priority in the production sequence of the plant. The waste heat given off during methanation is used as process energy in the adjacent biogas plant, significantly increasing overall efficiency. lb) e-gas per 100 kilometers (62.14

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The UK has been a leader in deploying on and offshore wind turbines. What we have not done so well is to ensure that we have a solid base level of generation to supply electricity when there is no sun and no wind. At the time of writing, mid-morning 21 Sept, we have: Wind 9%. Smart Meters waste. Nuclear 15%. Biomass 5%.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

They also note that large-scale production of synthetic fuels or hydrogen from coal or gas offers the potential for GHG emissions reduction—but only if CO 2 can be captured and stored. Biogas, particularly from waste materials, has a very low GHG impact, whether the biogas is used to fuel cars or produce electricity.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The Energy Commission also approved almost $16 million in research grants to help develop the next generation of energy efficient technologies for commercial and residential buildings; $11 million for projects to convert feedstock and waste into biofuels; and about $900,000 for natural gas innovations. Integrating EVs with the grid.

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Setec Powerr

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Decarbonization will take decades, and in the case of large-scale installations like wind farms and solar farms, we will see NIMBY-style (Not In My Back Yard) opposition to siting. A critical issue in decarbonization will also be the role of the electrical grid itself. We need off-grid and on-grid solutions.

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The upstream, “well to wheel” emissions of the EV are linked to electricity generation and the electrical grid, with lower emissions in regions that use more renewable energy sources. Some have contended that the materials used in EV production are equivalent in environmental impact to driving a conventional gas car.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2017

US gal) gasoline tank, is fitted during production of the A4 Avant. The second layer, a composite winding of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP), provides for maximum strength. Before being installed in a car, each tank is tested at 300 bar during production. Audi e-gas.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2014

While renewable energy, particularly solar and wind, may have some potential to mitigate carbon emissions, this is not seen as a viable large-scale alternative for commercial shipping. Electricity from the grid will most likely be used more and more to charge batteries for ship operations in ports, but also for propulsion.

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