The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Trucks are the backbone of many businesses, especially those in the logistics industry. These comprehensive check-ins assess every aspect of a vehicle’s function from brakes to electrical systems. Monitoring tread depth is also essential. Detailed reports also let companies monitor trends over time.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This week’s Smart Energy Finances looks at an investment round for Neara, an Australian company that has developed a platform that uses AI to help utilities design networks, enhance wildfire and vegetation management programmes and bring renewable projects online faster. million) for Shanghai Electric Energy Storage Technology.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

  The integration of advanced technologies such as electric and hybrid powertrains, as well as predictive analytics for route optimization are also playing a significant role in enhancing the fuel efficiency of trucks. This revolution is leading to the development of more efficient engines, lighter materials, and advanced aerodynamics. 

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

” Decarbonizing Long-haul Trucking: The Emerging Role of Hydrogen Insights From Industry Expert Electric batteries have proven to be one of the best alternatives for decarbonizing light-duty vehicles while ammonia and green methanol are becoming increasingly popular options for marine applications.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 19, 2022

The hydrogen market will result in one of the largest disruptions to the energy sector in history and will help decarbonise the landscape, thanks to an anticipated $10 trillion spend to be made through 2050. This is according to a new report released by Rethink Energy, Hydrogen to clean up energy with $10 trillion spend.

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Business Green

JULY 19, 2020

Vodafone has announced plans to shift its entire European mobile network to run on 100 per cent renewable electricity by no later than July 2021, alongside a new target to help its business customers slash their climate impact over the next decade.

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Charged

JANUARY 12, 2023

Audi has announced a couple of definite (if rather timid) steps in that direction: the brand is beginning to prepare its global facilities for the production of EVs; it will only launch all-electric models as of 2026; and it will gradually phase out production of its combustion models by 2033. Source: Audi.

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Business Green

MARCH 29, 2022

Endurance' vehicle offers a fully electric, zero-emission alternative to diesel-powered Transport Refrigeration Units. Sunswap has developed a fully electric, zero-emission alternative to diesel-powered Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs).

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In some regions, lack of access to basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. Measuring Energy Usage and Savings.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In some regions, lack of access to basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. Measuring Energy Usage and Savings.

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Business Green

MARCH 11, 2020

Major brands step up electric fleet deployment with latest real world trials. Travelodge has become the latest national brand to beef up its decarbonisation efforts with the delivery of its first electric vehicles in the form of two Mercedes-Benz eVito vans. Gaussin's shifters will help cut our fuel costs and reduce emissions.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 11, 2021

work towards increasingly ambitious net zero emissions targets, the logistics of how these targets can be achieved and where investment should be made is at the forefront of decision-makers’ minds. As individual states across the U.S. EV adoption has been accelerating in the United States – by 2030 an estimated 18.7

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Business Green

MARCH 3, 2024

Crucially, it's 5G-enabled technologies (those that can connect to the network) that could be a powerful ingredient in the UK's net zero strategy - and what's even more significant, is it's available to us now. With the right scale and investment, it could unlock huge advantages in lowering emissions and hitting net zero targets.

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EDF + Business

MARCH 28, 2023

Decreased Renewables Cost: Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) to project sponsors is expected to decrease by 40-60%, which will likely result in cost reductions for commercial electricity users. ITC stands for investment tax credit. ITC stands for investment tax credit. Notes: PTC stands for Production Tax Credit.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Running power performance tests (PPTs) on operational assets is a highly complex task that requires a significant amount of experience. . When should I carry out power performance tests? Power performance testing is carried out to determine the economic value of a wind project and to ensure that projects are performing to expectations.

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Business Green

MARCH 4, 2021

Air cargo operator pledges to invest in sustainable fuels, carbon capture research, and fleet electrification in bid to meet new climate goals. By 2025, half of all FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases would be electric, rising to 100 per cent by 2030, it said. FedEx CEO and chairman Frederick W.

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Business Green

MARCH 19, 2021

Those projects are both managed under Mercado Libre's Regenera America program, which aims to restore key ecosystems throughout the region as part of its climate action strategy, using technology from climate-tech startup Pachama to monitor and verify the progress of this work. This article first appeared at GreenBiz.com.

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Business Green

AUGUST 5, 2022

Even as the overall VC market slows during the second half of 2022, investments in climate tech - particularly technologies that could enable green hydrogen to help decarbonize heavy industry and other big emitters - continue to add up. Its electrolysis process runs on renewable power, the hallmark of so-called green hydrogen technologies.

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Bidgely

MARCH 17, 2021

See how Analytics Workbench (AWB) gives utilities the power to determine EV load growth, usage patterns, and adoption propensity, to help better anticipate and address grid impact, and optimize EV programs. able to maintain the delivery of electric power when there is routine uncertainty in operating conditions).

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Bidgely

MARCH 17, 2021

See how Analytics Workbench (AWB) gives utilities the power to determine EV load growth, usage patterns, and adoption propensity, to help better anticipate and address grid impact, and optimize EV programs. able to maintain the delivery of electric power when there is routine uncertainty in operating conditions).

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EDF + Business

MARCH 27, 2024

Notably, Schneider distinguishes itself with an impressive collection of 94 electric vehicles (EVs): 92 Class 8 Freightliner eCascadias and two electric terminal tractors in Southern California. Schneider also boasts a fleet exceeding 10,000 trucks in active operation across the U.S.,

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

Drinks giant begins work on major new solar energy project at packaging plant in Scotland. Drinks giant Diageo has started work on a major new solar energy project at one of its largest facilities in Scotland, the company announced today. and Scottish-based Emtec Energy, Diageo said.

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Business Green

MARCH 20, 2023

The number and quality of entries to this awards really are testament to the remarkable level of innovation and investment that is transforming the UK economy and environment for the better. We look forward to celebrating all of our finalists at the inaugural UK Green Business Awards ceremony in June."

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Business Green

JULY 14, 2020

The nascent sector could expand rapidly to deliver £195bn worth of projects, the report adds, underscoring the "opportunity for the supply chain globally to support and invest in floating wind". Significant challenges remain, however, in finding solutions for the monitoring, inspection, and installation of the floating structures.

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GreenTechMedia

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Global Energy Group’s (GEG) Nigg Energy Park has a storied history serving the oil and gas sector. But now it's investing with offshore wind and other marine renewables in mind. Now GEG is partnering with Iberdrola-owned Scottish Power to convert Nigg Energy Park to green hydrogen.

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Better Ventures

DECEMBER 2, 2018

With the launch of our third fund earlier this fall, we’ve been active on the deal front and recently closed our first two investments in Ride Report and Unnatural Products. We invested in the company’s seed round, which was led by Homebrew and included Urban Innovation Fund. And we’d love to see you at at one of our upcoming events.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

UPS is an electrification pioneer – the company has invested over $1 billion in alternative fuel projects since 2009, and currently has more than 10,000 alternative fuel vehicles in its global fleet. The cargo capacity of 23 cubic meters equals that of legacy diesel vehicles of the same weight class. Source: UPS.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 18, 2021

Latin American e-commerce giant invests in Brazilian ecosystem restoration Heather Clancy Thu, 03/18/2021 – 01:00 The tech sector’s fascination with tree restoration as a climate solution apparently isn’t unique to U.S. “Hopefully it sets a new standard for companies,” Saez-Gil told me.

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Jigar Shah

MARCH 29, 2019

Don’t get me wrong: Bezos has invested before in endeavors crucial to the harmony of our country and our world, including bolstering a free and independent press. the chief moral and logistical challenge threatening our planet?—?is In January 2018, AWS stated that it had achieved 50% renewable energy usage.

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GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Bankrupt California utility Pacific Gas & Electric has come under fire on many fronts for the scope and execution of its self-imposed blackouts last month. Electric utilities bear the solemn mission of keeping the lights on, but PG&E's intentional shutoffs leave customers to fend for themselves. Solutions are coming.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Two open source companies reflect on what's needed to accelerate the net zero transition Reaching Net Zero will require innovation and investment on a scale never before seen. An estimated $7tr of annual global investment will be required between now and 2030 if net zero goals are to be realised. The ambition of this venture is huge.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JANUARY 10, 2022

G2 Venture Partners invests in exceptional teams applying emerging technologies to traditional industries, sustainably. The fund focuses on innovation in the transportation, energy, industrials, agriculture, logistics, and retail sectors, with investment stages ranging from venture to growth.

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Climate Tech VC

MARCH 4, 2024

  Lots of spice for clean investment this week. The US Clean Investment Monitor published its annual report for 2023, which saw clean investment total $239bn, up 38% from 2022. 14% of total investment came from the feds, with $33.7B 14% of total investment came from the feds, with $33.7B Happy Monday! 

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Business Green

APRIL 29, 2022

Companies are increasingly searching for ways to modernise their value chains in response to the pandemic, inflation, and supply challenges by incorporating deeper monitoring processes and technologies and prioritising environmental sustainability, a major survey of supply chain officers indicates.

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GreenBiz

MAY 19, 2020

The beermaker’s 2025 goals pledge bold advances in water strategy, returnable or recyclable packaging, renewable energy procurement (its U.S. division in 2019 signed the beer industry’s largest power purchase agreement to date) and support for farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices.

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Grist

AUGUST 11, 2022

It’s packed with energy; per unit of weight, at least 60 times as much as the lithium-ion batteries used to propel electric cars. Batteries have a long way to go before they’ll be able to pack enough energy for flight, even for short hops that carry relatively few passengers. It’s also terrible for the climate.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Every process must be considered from start to finish, from the energy required for the groundwork to the finishing touches such as LED lights and smart meters. In these instances, you’ll want to invest in carbon offset projects to mitigate your impact with the aim of achieving net zero. Redevelop rather than rebuild.

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