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ABB releases blueprint for carbon negative microgrids

Smart Energy International

The first phase of the project is expected to be complete by Spring 2023 and will integrate solar photovoltaic panels, a 500kVA grid connection, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and electricity demand from an office building, as well as heating from an air source heat pump.

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Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand?

GreenBiz

Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand? Other technologies are in the mix, such as battery electric vehicles. Still, there is potential for clean — low- or zero-carbon — hydrogen to take off, energy experts believe. Arlene Karidis. Wed, 07/15/2020 - 01:00. Is this the best second life for trash?

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FedEx says it will be carbon-neutral by 2040

Renewable Energy World

Company is going all-electric and funding a new Yale center for applied research focused on carbon-negative technologies. announced this week that it wants to achieve carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040. Key steps toward reaching the FedEx carbon neutral goal include: Vehicle Electrification.

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Just 2% of ULEZ scrappage vans replaced by EVs

Envirotec Magazine

New data seem to show that only two percent of polluting vans scrapped under the ULEZ scrappage scheme have so far been switched to electric vehicles despite Transport for London (TfL) committing over £100 million in funding to businesses. Carbon emissions from private cars and taxis have decreased by 19 percent over the same period.

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Reducing The Risk Of Investing In Electric Vehicles For Low-Income Consumers

Energy Innovation

By Rebecca Rasch , Social Scientist at Aspen Global Change Institute Electric vehicle charging by Zaptec via Unsplash. While electric vehicles (EVs) are not a panacea for reducing emissions from the transportation sector, widespread adoption can be a significant step toward meeting CO2 reduction targets.

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5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on

GreenBiz

The startups you will hear from apply a multitude of ideas to mitigate climate risk, respond to shifting customer demands and unlock new business opportunities across the value chain. Made of Air’s carbon-negative materials are drop-in ready, and they are already working with companies such as H&M and Audi. Who are they?

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The transition to EVs cannot come at the expense of the ocean

Envirotec Magazine

As the focus at COP26 in Glasgow shifts to greening the world’s transportation systems, electric vehicles (EVs) are in the spotlight. The deep sea also plays a crucial role in carbon storage as one our planet’s biggest carbon sinks.