US Election 2024: Transportation Decarbonization Report Card

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:47 +0000

With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks contribute an additional 26%, while … [continued]

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U.S. Production Capacity for Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Grow

Credit to Author: US Energy Information Administration| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:19 +0000

Production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States could increase from around 2,000 barrels per day (b/d) to nearly 30,000 b/d in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come on line. Developers expect Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewed project to produce up to about 10,000 b/d of SAF beginning this summer, and they … [continued]

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Southwest Airlines & Archer Aviation to Develop Operational Concepts for Electric Air Taxi Network

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:07:12 +0000

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest® operates. Archer Aviation is a leading manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Southwest is … [continued]

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Joby Demonstrates Potential for Emissions-Free Regional Journeys with 523-mile Hydrogen-Electric Flight

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 17:49:45 +0000

On June 24, 2024, Joby’s hydrogen-electric technology demonstrator aircraft completed a 523-mile flight above Marina, California, with no in-flight emissions except water.  Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by Joby subsidiary H2FLY, acquired in 2021, and forms part of Joby’s future technology roadmap; Joby’s hydrogen-electric, vertical take-off and landing demonstrator … [continued]

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell eVOTL And Jets Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 17:31:48 +0000

A hydrogen fuel cell eVOTL demonstrator from the US firm Joby has achieved a flight of more that 500 miles, emitting only water vapor and no greenhouse gases.

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Gotland Sweden Backs “Noemi” Electric Seaplane for Zero-Emission Flights

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:01:17 +0000

Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) is pleased to announce a partnering with the government of Gotland, Sweden, to pursue its goal of zero-emission commercial flights to the island by 2027. Both parties recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore deeper collaboration. Located in … [continued]

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EVTOL Company Archer Aviation Receives Additional $55M Investment From Stellantis

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:27:34 +0000

The automaker Stellantis continues to invest in the future of urban mobility, and not just its own cars and trucks and other ground transport options, but also in the electric aviation sector, as evidenced by a recent $55 million investment in eVTOL company Archer Aviation. Stellantis had already invested $110 … [continued]

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Xpeng Building Factory for Its Flying Car

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:57:02 +0000

I’m not going to lie — this one’s got me laughing. You have to assume something is serious when there’s actually a factory being built for it, but a flying car? Really? It feels very 1950s. But hey, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft have been hyped up for … [continued]

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Breakthrough Energy Ventures Has Bad Investment Theses Therefore Bad Investments

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:07:44 +0000

Eight years ago, Bill Gates and group of his closest billionaire acquaintances launched an incredibly well funded venture capital group. Its noble mission was funding and supporting transformative technologies aimed at mitigating climate change. Many of its investments are sound and if commercialized, would assist, at least a bit. However, … [continued]

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Another Day, Another Hydrogen Transportation Firm Plummets To Earth

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:05:18 +0000

After a brief period when hydrogen for energy and transportation plays managed to mostly limp along without failing entirely, apparently it’s time for another spate of bankruptcies and closures. A few days ago, it was Hyzon’s time to admit failure. Having gone public via a reverse takeover SPAC, the firm … [continued]

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