Hydrogen combustion engines can leverage existing technologies and provide a zero-emissions option for specific use cases while supporting the growth of hydrogen infrastructure. Regulators are tightening emissions rules for on-highway trucks in many of the world’s largest markets (Exhibit 1). From 2030 onward, regulators in Europe will require manufacturers to cut CO2 emissions for new […]
Morocco Eyes Green Hydrogen Exports With IRENA Renewables Collaboration
Builds on IRENA hydrogen framework with EC. Morocco aims for 52% renewable power by 2030. 3.5 GW of installed renewables end 2020.Morocco and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will collaborate to advance the country’s renewable hydrogen economy and accelerate the uptake of renewable energy as it seeks to become a major green hydrogen producer […]
GM and Wabtec Agree to Make Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Trains
General Motors Co. and Wabtec Corp. have signed a nonbinding agreement to build locomotive engines using the automaker’s Ultium electric battery and its Hydrotec hydrogen fuel-cell system, the companies said Tuesday. The two companies will jointly develop the clean-powered locomotives for heavy-haul trains, they said in a statement. They didn’t say when the technology would […]
Ford-Backed Battery Maker Solid Power to Go Public Via $1.2 Billion SPAC Deal
The company, which produces rechargeable batteries for automobiles as well as mobile power markets, will have $600 million in cash after completing the merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp III. Solid Power Inc, an electric-vehicle battery maker backed by Ford Motor Co and BMW, said on Tuesday it would go public by merging with a […]
Armstrong International Charts Roadmap To Decarbonization, Joins Renewable Thermal Collaborative
THREE RIVERS, Mich : Armstrong International, a global leader in efficient thermal energy solutions, announced it has joined the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) as a sponsor as it advances its global effort to support companies and industries charting a course towards net zero emissions. Armstrong joins a prestigious list of RTC members, including some of […]
Solar Canals Could Save Water, Create Renewable Energy, Fight Climate Change
Installing solar panels over California’s 4000 miles (6,350 km) of canals could generate less expensive, renewable energy, save water, fight climate change. New research shows that ‘solar canals’ could reduce evaporation and save upwards of 63 billion gallons of water annually while providing approximately 13 gigawatts of renewable power for the state. The water savings […]
Spain Positions Itself to be Europe’s Green Hydrogen Hub
Toledo, Spain : Spain is in the “best conditions” to become Europe’s green hydrogen hub, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday. Sanchez spoke after US engine maker Cummins announced on Monday it would build a plant in Spain to make electrolyzer systems to produce green hydrogen, a zero-carbon fuel created using renewable energy […]
NREL: About Achieving A National-Scale 100% Renewable Electric Grid
With recently announced federal emissions-reduction targets, a push for national power-sector decarbonization, and plummeting wind and solar costs, the United States is poised to deploy major amounts of renewables, and fast. At smaller scales, hundreds of U.S. cities, states, and corporations have already taken bold action in setting their own local targets for 100% renewable […]
MIT Unveils a New Action Plan to Tackle the Climate Crisis
The Institute commits to net-zero emissions by 2026, charts course marshaling all of MIT’s capabilities toward decarbonization. MIT has released an ambitious new plan for action to address the world’s accelerating climate crisis. The plan, titled “Fast Forward: MIT’s Climate Action Plan for the Decade,” includes a broad array of new initiatives and significant expansions […]
Why industrial decarbonization is an opportunity for India to fight climate change
Industrial decarbonization will propel India towards a sustainable future and further towards deep decarbonization. New Delhi: Taking a stand against climate change, India has put forth climate commitments at various international forums. India is leading many battles by powering the future with renewable energy, accelerating sustainable mobility in the transportation sector, fostering international cooperation such […]
