Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The BMW Group is expanding sourcing of low-carbon steel to two suppliers, meeting up to 40% of steel demand at European plants by 2030. earlier post ) The BMW Group has now signed an agreement with Salzgitter AG for delivery of low-carbon steel. Our aim is to reduce vehicles’ lifecycle carbon footprint with a holistic approach.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has started production of its 5 th -generation hybrid powertrains for the new Corolla. As a result of improved engine calibrations, the vehicle has more power, better overall performance and drivability resulting in lower CO 2 emissions for the 1.8 5th generation hybrid transmission 1.8L. liter version.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The strategy is centred around two main technology routes, as introduced in the first ArcelorMittal Europe climate action report published earlier this year: The use of hydrogen in DRI-EAF (Direct Reduced Iron - Electric Arc Furnace) and, also, the blast furnace. The expansion of its Smart Carbon route, also utilizing hydrogen.

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Cars That Think

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Diesel cars are a popular choice for those looking to buy a used vehicle in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere. Although the pollutant emissions of a diesel engine are less than those of a gasoline one, it still emits carcinogens, nitrous oxides, and soot. Older models don’t even have the emission-control features that newer ones do.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

New report calls out legacy carmakers for covering up carbon emissions from making cars. The post “Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2021

CO 2 emissions from private jets in Europe increased by nearly a third (31%) between 2005 and 2019, rising faster than commercial aviation emissions, according to a new report from environmental campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The report, Private jets: can the super-rich supercharge zero emission aviation?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2023

ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products and Gonvarri Industries have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate more closely on reducing CO 2 emissions and strengthening both companies’ sustainability performance in the automotive market. The company has further committed to carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2023

As part the trials, Teijin and Fujitsu will leverage a blockchain-based commercial platform launched in July 2022 to promote the sustainable use of recycled materials, tracing and management of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the environmentally-conscious bicycle industry. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2021

In their letter, ACEA and T&E urge the Commission to make AFID fit for zero-emission trucks and buses, with binding targets for infrastructure in all EU member states to ensure seamless cross-border operations. Our industry is fully committed to the Green Deal and therefore carbon-neutral road freight transport by 2050 at the latest.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

By 2050, Cummins is targeting net-zero carbon emissions. PLANET 2050 focuses on three priority areas: addressing climate change and air emissions; using natural resources in the most sustainable way; and improving communities. Reduce volatile organic compounds emissions from paint and coating operations by 50%.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2021

and HCS Group GmbH, a long-time customer of Gevo, have signed a project memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop and to build a renewable hydrocarbon facility at HCS Group’s site located in Speyer, Germany, which would utilize Gevo’s low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology: Alcohol-to-Jet Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2022

At an event held at its steel plant in Ghent, Belgium, ArcelorMittal inaugurated its flagship carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project. It will reduce annual carbon emissions from the Ghent plant by 125,000 tonnes. This project will reduce annual carbon emissions in Ghent by 112,500 tonnes. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2020

The CCS Full-Scale project is a central part of Norway’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and meet the European goal of climate-neutrality by 2050. The approved project would allow for the establishment of carbon capture facilities at Norcem, a cement factory in Brevik, and Fortum Oslo Varme, a Waste-to-Energy plant.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2023

Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will work together to further reduce the carbon footprint of Porsche’s car models by using low-carbon aluminum and extrusions from Hydro. Hydro will deliver to Porsche and several of Porsche’s component suppliers its low-carbon aluminum offering, Hydro Reduxa 4.0

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2023

The year 2022 was marked by the emergence of longer-term economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic and an unexpected war in Eastern Europe that caused turmoil in energy markets. This reversal in 2022 was largely due to the substitution of coal with natural gas—a less carbon-intensive fuel—and a rise in renewable energy generation.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2023

Elkem, a company developing silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions, officially inaugurated the world’s first carbon capture pilot for smelters. The Mobile Test Unit (MTU), delivered by Aker Carbon Capture, is now connected to Elkem’s plant in Rana, Norway, which produces high-purity ferrosilicon and microsilica.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Aker Carbon Capture and Haldor Topsoe have signed a memorandum of understanding with the intention to offer a complete solution for low-carbon hydrogen production. Aker Carbon Capture’s proprietary carbon capture process uses a mixture of water and organic amine solvents to absorb the CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2023

The first global car maker to announce such a switch, Volvo calculates it will achieve an immediate reduction in fossil CO 2 emissions from intercontinental ocean freight by 55,000 tonnes over a year. Due to the renewable fuel, CO 2 emissions are reduced by at least 84% (Well-to-Wake, WTW) compared to fossil fuel.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2022

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said that the company is targeting global battery-electric vehicle sales of 5 million units in 2030, reaching 100% of passenger car BEV sales mix in Europe and 50% passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 4, 2022

Starting immediately, Deutsche Post is offsetting any unavoidable CO 2 emissions due to mail transport with investments in internationally recognized and certified climate protection projects at no extra charge. For the last ten years, DHL has transported all parcels for private customers with its climate-friendly “GoGreen” service.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 13, 2024

But over half of Europe’s battery production plans are at risk without stronger government action. Onshoring the EV supply chain to Europe would cut the emissions of producing a battery by 37% compared to a China-controlled supply chain, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

The partnership comes as the European auto industry readies for a “battery passport” that will trace the content and carbon footprint of EV cells sold in Europe. Circulor is also part of the battery passport project.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2020

The falling cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar power offers a promising route to cutting emissions in some of the most fossil-fuel-dependent sectors of the economy, such as steel, heavy-duty vehicles, shipping and cement, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). kg in most parts of the world before 2050. MMBtu) in 2050.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2021

has set the goal to achieve carbon neutrality across the company’s operations and the life cycle of its products by 2050. As part of this effort, by the early 2030s every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets—Japan, China, the US and Europe—will be electrified. Nissan Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2021

The European Commission’s Joint Research Center recently published a report analyzing research and innovation (R&I) in low-emission alternative energy for transport in Europe. This specifically involves tank-to-wheel energy and emissions (i.e. Transport infrastructure (INF). the analysis excludes well-to-tank).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The next decade will be particularly interesting as Europe and the US try to create their own battery champions to challenge Asian incumbents who are already building capacity in both places. While Europe is launching initiatives to capture more of the raw material value chain, the US is slower to react on this.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has established a 2050 net-zero carbon dioxide emission goal for international aviation. Previous ICAO negotiations have focused on offsetting emissions growth above a 2020 baseline. Countries will develop national measures to cut emissions consistent with ICAO’s goal.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2022

The UK government is awarding £54 million to 15 projects to develop technologies that remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide can then be permanently stored or used in various products or applications. The biochar is rich in carbon and can be used as a fertilizer. Cambridge Carbon Capture Ltd.,

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group have committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe. Europe-Wide Coverage. Europe-wide coverage of major corridors. Rollout Of First Stations And Trucks. 100s of trucks. >20 20 high capacity stations.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2021

Renault Group and Vulcan Energy Resources , a lithium developer targeting carbon-neutral lithium production ( earlier post ), have signed a lithium offtake term sheet. Vulcan’s Zero Carbon Lithium process flow sheet. Vulcan is aiming to become the first lithium producer with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In North America, the automaker may cut output to clear unsold dealer inventory, but in Europe, Stellantis may have to slash production numbers to meet increasingly strict emissions rules. Though the changes in the rules will be a challenge for automakers in Europe, there are no signs that government leaders plan to slow down.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2023

The shipment consists of 850 tons of cellulosic ethanol made from agricultural waste—primarily corn cobs—which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80% compared to traditional fossil fuels and is in alignment with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive as an advanced biofuel.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2020

A preliminary analysis of global data has found that carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel sources reached a maximum daily decline of 17% in April as a result of drastic decline in energy demand that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Percentage change in global daily fossil CO 2 emissions, Jan-May 2020.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In Europe, Volkswagen has launched a new ID. 5 is manufactured at the Zwickau plant and both models are carbon-neutral on delivery to the customer. 5 GTX will launch in Europe in early 2022. The CO 2 emissions per vehicle are set to decrease by up to 40% by as soon as 2030. 5 electric SUV coupé and the sporty ID.5

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2021

Total greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU) decreased by 3.8% The large decline in emissions, achieved before the COVID-19 crisis, was mainly due to reduced coal use for power generation. This decrease brought EU emissions to 24.0% These data confirm the EEA’s preliminary estimates, published in October 2020.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2020

Hyundai Motor is developing a long-distance tractor unit capable of traveling 1,000 kilometers on a single charge equipped with an enhanced fuel cell system with high durability and power, aimed at global markets including North America and Europe. To reduce carbon emissions, all of the trucks need to run on only green hydrogen.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has fine-tuned its carbon fiber RTM (resin transfer molding) (CF-RTM) process to the point that a premium automaker will be using the technology for closures on future vehicle platforms. We have been targeting a 3-minute cycle time using 100 percent recycled carbon fiber.

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