A 101kWh battery pack which runs up to 800km (498 miles), an 800V system with a 10min fast charge capability, ultra fast accelaration and more – but no price just yet for Xiaomi‘s freshly announced SU7 electric vehicle. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun is making the jump from smartphones to EVs before the debut of the […]
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Amazon Ventures into On-Site Hydrogen Production for Sustainability
Amazon is taking a significant step towards sustainability by initiating on-site hydrogen fuel production at its fulfillment centers. Partnering with Plug Power, Amazon has installed its first electrolyzer at a facility in Aurora, Colorado, which will generate hydrogen to power approximately 225 forklift trucks. This move aligns with Amazon’s broader goal to decarbonize its operations […]
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U.S. Vehicles Achieve Record Fuel Economy and Emissions Reductions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest Automotive Trends Report reveals a significant milestone for model-year 2022 vehicles, showing the lowest carbon emissions and highest fuel economy on record. The average real-world CO2 emissions dropped by 10 g/mile to 337 g/mile, while fuel economy increased by 0.6 mpg to an average of 26 mpg. This […]
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IEA Signals Decline in Global Coal Demand by 2026
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a landmark downturn in coal demand globally by 2026, despite a brief rise to over 8.5 billion tonnes in 2023. The “Coal 2023” report indicates unprecedented regional variances, with the EU and US facing about 20% reductions in coal use. In contrast, Asia’s appetite for coal grows, with India’s […]
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Green Hydrogen: Nova Scotia’s Energy Future Under Scrutiny
Nova Scotia is abuzz with the promise of a green hydrogen revolution, with EverWind Fuels proposing to harness the province’s wind resources to produce green hydrogen and ammonia for export to Europe. The company’s CEO, Trent Vichie, sees it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for Nova Scotia to become a world leader in clean energy. The […]
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The Dubious Reality behind Corporate Climate Success Stories
Verra, an NGO based in a nondescript Washington, D.C. office, dominates the voluntary carbon credit market, certifying 75% of offsets. Companies like Apple and Volkswagen purchase these credits, claiming to offset their CO2 emissions through various projects, including forest conservation. However, investigations by DIE ZEIT, The Guardian, and SourceMaterial reveal that many of these carbon […]
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Global Power Sector Emissions Nearing Peak
At #COP28, nations are discussing the ‘decision text’ which includes the possibility of agreeing to peak global emissions before 2025 and addresses fossil fuel reduction. Evidence suggests the power sector is on the brink of peaking, as the growth of wind and solar energy is meeting the majority of the increase in electricity demand, potentially […]
EU Launches Initial Phase of CO2 Emissions Tariffs on Imports
The first phase of a pioneering system to impose CO2 emissions tariffs on imports like steel and cement, aiming to equalize the cost of pollution between EU industries and foreign producers was initiated on October 1st 2023. Starting 2026, EU importers must buy certificates for the greenhouse gases produced by these goods. The measure seeks […]
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