Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has launched its first ‘Call for Innovation’ to businesses across the UK, in a bid to find a new low carbon alternative to backup diesel generators. Finding new low carbon alternatives to diesel generators is another step on that journey and we encourage suppliers to come forward.”.

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FuelCellsWorks

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

SHANGHAI– On January 26th, the first International Clean Energy Day, as proclaimed by the United Nations, was observed globally, highlighting the crucial role clean energy plays in fostering a sustainable.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

The UK’s first all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer has completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham for sustainable building materials firm Tarmac. This new model of working sets the standard for future development and innovation, and one we hope will continue.”

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Electric tractors, agribots and regenerative agriculture. But digging into innovations being advanced by that organization — AGCO, based in Duluth, Georgia — reveals much about the potential future of technology for cultivating regenerative and precision agriculture. Heather Clancy. Thu, 12/17/2020 - 01:30. percent through 2025.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 3, 2024

Exploring the world of carbon capture technology opens up a pathway to understanding how advanced science is being utilized to combat the pressing issue of climate change. Post-combustion capture The core principle of carbon capture technology is simple yet incredibly sophisticated.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2021

Through Innovate UK, DfT has commissioned a consortium to assess the economic and technical potential of the UK’s first ‘eHighway’. These eHighways allow specially-adapted trucks to attach to the overhead wires and run using the electricity, similar to rail and trolley-bus systems.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Government funding of over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network. FOAK 2022 saw funding awarded to 24 innovators in all, who received grants of up to £400,000 each. Cutting edge electric drivetrains that replace polluting diesel engines.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Materials from Scottish-grown seaweed could help to improve the life-span and charge time of lithium-ion batteries used for the likes of electric vehicles, with a new first-of-its-kind prototype already being tested by expert researchers. million per year by 2040, using a combination of both wild and cultivated seaweed.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

There were 12 winners at the annual “VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards” in Glasgow on Tuesday 1 November, recognising innovations including a system for using treated wastewater to provide heating, and a solution that empowers homeowners in striving for net zero. Engaging Scotland Award – The Highland Council.

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Greentown Labs

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Decarbonizing the electricity sector is critical to climate action—not only because it’s responsible for 25 percent of the United States’ greenhouse-gas emissions, but because decarbonizing the other key greenhouse-gas-emitting sectors (transportation, manufacturing, buildings, and agriculture) must rely heavily on renewable-powered electrification.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

General Motors has announced an ambitious plan to be carbon-neutral by 2040. The largest U.S. auto maker also aims to eliminate tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles by 2035.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

governments at all levels are prioritizing climate action and setting intense carbon-reduction goals. The electric power industry is a long-standing partner in this push toward a clean energy future, as demonstrated by its significant CO2 emissions reductions. In fact, carbon emissions in the U.S. Across the U.S.,

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Following successful trials, Defence Equipment and Support – the group which procures all the equipment and support for the UK Armed Forces – will deliver innovative electric generators that it says will dramatically reduce harmful emissions and running costs.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 3, 2024

million) to innovate AI towards the country’s clean energy transition. The eight projects, funded as part of the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, cover a range of initiatives to decarbonise the energy system and transportation and to accelerate the deployment of renewables. The GB government is backing eight projects with £1.7

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Charged

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Yellow school bus maker Blue Bird has delivered its 1,500th electric school bus. Modesto’s milestone unit is one of 1,500 Blue Bird electric school buses now serving school districts across 41 US states. Therefore, Blue Bird continues to significantly expand its electric school bus production.”

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2022

DAC works by capturing CO2 in the air and then either sequestrating it or using it to manufacture carbon neutral fuel. There are various sources of emissions at an airport ranging from electrical generation through to ground operations. Direct Air Capture, green hydrogen and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel).

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Charged

MARCH 6, 2024

Construction giant Skanska has completed a 90-day pilot program using the Volvo EC230 Electric excavator on the Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project in Los Angeles. Results from the trial indicate that the Volvo EC230 Electric performed the necessary activities as intended while keeping the pace of work on schedule.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION? In the world of business, sustainability innovation can be defined as the process of evolving old business models and creating new ventures that realize economic value and generate positive environmental and social impacts simultaneously. HOW IS SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION DRIVING THE GREEN ECONOMY?

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Google’s AI division is creating digital versions of – normally hand-drawn – maps of electricity cables, in a move that could benefit the global utility industry. Each electricity substation, cable or overhead line will be visible, helping people stay safe when carrying out excavation work.

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Business Green

JUNE 23, 2020

Advanced Propulsion Centre backs new wave of electric car, van, and battery projects, as agency predicts UK automotive sector is on 'the precipice of an innovation landslide'. of government funding awarded yesterday, with 10 multi-million pound grants announced in support of a range of innovative new zero emission vehicle technologies.

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 22, 2022

The UK Energy Networks Association (ENA) has published its first integrated strategy for gas and electricity network innovation. The strategy, which is based on extensive industry consultation, is aimed to enable stakeholders to understand the key priorities for network innovation. Innovation themes. Have you read?

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 16, 2022

British distributor National Grid (formerly Western Power Distribution) has launched the new Smart Meter Innovations and Test Network (SMITN) project. Have you read? Smart meters and heat pumps to drive Belgian domestic flexibility Energy Transitions Podcast: Optimising smart meter installations and project execution. “The

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Charged

MAY 16, 2023

Vitesco Technologies has introduced an upgraded version of its electric axle drive platform for main and auxiliary drives that does not use rare earth elements. This rotor powers an externally excited synchronous machine (EESM) without rare earths, which decreases rotor costs and eliminates the carbon footprint of mining and processing ores.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 17, 2021

This week Newlab and Ørsted announced the launch of the Blue Energy Studio , a collaborative initiative designed to drive innovation towards a future powered by renewable energy. We are excited to partner with Newlab and deliver on our shared goal to grow the Blue Energy Studio into a world-class program for innovation in renewable energy.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

AiDash, which develops satellite- and AI-powered operations, maintenance and sustainability solutions, has launched a carbon measurement and management system to help organisations start carbon offset programmes. An easier path is to run your own offset programme on your own land and mitigate the price risk for carbon.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The low carbon energy solutions innovator challenge, launched by the Climate Innovation Platform (CIP) is aimed at supporting businesses dedicated to driving energy innovation. Interoperable and digital solutions are among those from SMEs that can apply. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed

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Smart Energy International

APRIL 20, 2022

The collaboration will see the partners bolster Keppel’s low-carbon energy innovation and research and development (R&D), as well as leverage the NUS Kent Ridge campus for the ‘Keppel Infrastructure-NUS low carbon living laboratory’. Low carbon living laboratory. Courtesy of NUS News.

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Charged

MAY 14, 2024

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) has chosen engineering firm IHI Technology’s initiative to develop electric power control and thermal and air management system technology for the Next-Generation Aircraft Development Project under its Green Innovation Fund program.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

project to upgrade overhead electricity lines that is set to eliminate 39,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and deliver £286m of efficiency savings after receiving funding from Ofgem. This project demonstrates that the key to success lies in innovation and that National Grid is well placed to deliver on Net Zero.".

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ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The GM2000 drilling rig (source: Geomachine) “When we started looking for a practical implementer for our innovation a few years ago, we realized that there was no expertise in deep geothermal well drilling in Finland. Our mission is to assist our customers on their carbon neutrality journey, particularly in heating.

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Charged

AUGUST 11, 2023

Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec and Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer have established a joint venture (JV) company, Nidec Aerospace, to develop electric propulsion systems for the aerospace sector. Nidec will own a 51% share of the JV and Embraer will own the remaining 49%.

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Charged

OCTOBER 11, 2023

UK-based recycler Altilium and Lunaz, a European firm that upcycles and electrifies vehicles, are working together to develop an innovative and low-carbon logistical solution. Through this project, Altilium hopes to reduce the carbon footprint of battery recycling by up to 5%. Sources: Altilium , Lunaz

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Charged

AUGUST 6, 2021

Albemarle Corporation has announced the opening of its new Battery Materials Innovation Center (BMIC), located at the company’s Kings Mountain, North Carolina site. The lab will also develop lithium metal anode technologies that will increase battery energy density by using lithium metal rolling to achieve lithium foils 20 microns or thinner.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A new programme has been announced by Google and C40, a global network of mayors taking action to confront the climate and energy crisis, to explore and integrate the concept of 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE). The announcement sees C40 Cities join forces with Google to launch the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy for Cities programme.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Trials of alternative 'charge carbon' material at Rotheram steelworks aim to test how secondary steelmakers could reduce their reliance on emissions-intensive anthracite. It said the findings from the trial opened up "immense opportunity" for electric steelmakers to slash their emissions and reduce their exposure to carbon pricing regimes.

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altenergymag

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Non-fossil energy is as vital to the future as the steam engine and electricity were to the first and second industrial revolutions, respectively. Driven by the cost of photovoltaic technology of "a cent per kilowatt hour", an energy revolution is raging at present.

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Charged

JANUARY 16, 2023

It currently has in service or on order some 26 Ford F-150 Lightning trucks, 10 Ford Mach-E SUVs, 120 electric sedans, 32 electric trucks and 27 electric buses. This purchase not only helps to reduce our environmental impact, but it also demonstrates our commitment to innovation and the future of transportation.”.

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