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Europe’s Q2 Diesel Share Hits Record Low As Plugin Share Doubles
Europe’s auto market saw diesel share fall below 20 percent for the first time in Q2 2021 from nearer 30 percent a year ago. Meanwhile plugin electric vehicle share more than doubled year-on-year to 16,9 percent in Q2. This is…
Empowering “Smart Cities” Toward Net Zero Emissions
The world’s cities can play a central role to accelerate progress towards clean, low-carbon, resilient and inclusive energy systems. This idea is recognized by climate and energy ministers from G20 nations who will meet under the presidency of Italy in…
Tesla Patent Application – Process To Extract Lithium From Clay Minerals
On July 8, Tesla submitted a patent application for processes to extract lithium from a clay mineral and its composite elements. Lithium has been at the forefront of many technological changes since the 1990s thanks to the commercialization of lithium-ion batteries —…
ABB Enhances High Power Charging Experience for EV Drivers
Next generation 350 kW Terra HP (high-power) charging stations deliver a premium experience of charging for a growing number of EV drivers across North America. The Terra HP Generation III charge post offers a premium charging experience with high output…
Sharp Decrease in CO2 Emissions of New Cars in 2020
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published its provisional data about the emissions of newly registered passenger cars and vans in Europe in 2020. For cars, the data show a 12 percent decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, compared…
Oil & Gas Execs Are Struggling To Attract Investors And Blaming Clean Energy
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has released its Q2 2021 Energy Survey, and one thing is clear: oil and gas companies are struggling to find investors. The new report included special questions about expectations for a global crude oil gap,…
Meeting a New Generation of Batteries
There is a massive technological appetite for lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries. However, their mass application is limited by lithium resources and problems related to the cost and safety of the battery due to the presence of lithium, cobalt and hazardous organic…