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The Nuclear Energy Ice Age Appears to Be Over

Energy Central

The Nuclear Energy Ice Age Appears to Be Over The global scope and division of market segments for the international nuclear energy industry are becoming more clear. As nations seek to replace fossil fueled power plants with reliable 24×7 CO2 emission free sources, global interest in nuclear energy has made a major turnaround in the past two years.

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Germany sets new 70GW offshore wind target

Renew Economy

Germany sets new offshore wind capacity target of 70GW by 2045 – a substantial increase from previous targets. The post Germany sets new 70GW offshore wind target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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First Fit for 55 deal to bolster EV uptake

Smart Energy International

The first Fit for 55 deal has been signed between the European Council and the European Parliament on a 100% CO2 emission reduction target for all EU vehicles by 2035, signalling a strong market forecast for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles as internal combustion engines (ICEs) come off the road. The agreement marks the first step in the adoption of the ‘Fit for 55′ legislative proposals tabled by the Commission in July 2021.

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South Africa R1.5 Trillion Just Energy Transition Investment Plan

Energy Central

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the South African government’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan ahead of COP27 which kicks off in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Nissan LEAF Awarded WhichEV “Lifetime Achievement Award”

CleanTechnica

The Independent UK-based publication WhichEV has announced that the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for popularising electrification in vehicles goes to none other than the Nissan LEAF. The Nissan LEAF is well deserving of this honor after coming to the market more than a decade ago. The LEAF not only set the standard for the entire vehicle […].

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Tesla Starts Clearing Trees For Expansion At Brandenburg Gigafactory

CleanTechnica

As U.S. automaker Tesla continues to ramp up production in Germany at its new Brandenburg Gigafactory, the company is already looking to make expansions to the plant. Within the past few weeks, the company has been prepping an application for expansion and is beginning to clear local pine forests for the project. Tesla started clearing […].

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How Does Russia Keep Signing Nuclear Power Contracts?

CleanTechnica

Russia's ability to keep signing nuclear contracts in the midst of massive sanctions over its illegal invasion of Ukraine is a complicated story. I certainly wouldn’t be signing contracts for energy with Russia right now.

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Hacker-Craft Electric Boats To Use Electric Propulsion From Ingenity

CleanTechnica

Hacker-Craft and Ingenity have teamed up to bring ulra-luxurious electric boars to a select clientele that can afford them.

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Volvo Australia To Sell Only Electric Cars By 2026

CleanTechnica

Many global car manufacturing brands have made the commitment to switch to electric vehicles by 2030. This commitment to zero emissions by 2030 highlights the eagerness of car manufacturing brands to do their part in fighting climate change. Volvo Group is one of the car-manufacturing brands that has made that 2030 commitment. But in a […].

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Canoo’s New EV Battery Module Manufacturing Facility in Oklahoma

CleanTechnica

Canoo has announced a new EV battery module manufacturing facility in MidAmerica Industrial Park in Pryor, Oklahoma. Canoo is a young advanced mobility company, and the new facility will help expand Canoo’s manufacturing and employment footprint in the region. Once fully operational, the new facility will be able to handle approximately 3200 MWh of battery […].

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.