Articles tagged with "emissions-reduction"
The Aviation Industry and the Stall in Aircraft Innovation - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica highlights a concerning stall in aircraft innovation that threatens the aviation industry’s ability to meet decarbonisation targets. Despite the critical need for more efficient and zero-emission aircraft to reduce the sector’s high emissions, major manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing have largely focused on incremental improvements, such as re-engined versions of existing models, rather than breakthrough technologies. Innovative projects have faced delays or pauses, and no new aircraft models are expected from these OEMs in the next decade. This slowdown is attributed to a lack of market competition and insufficient policy incentives pushing manufacturers toward radical innovation. Modeling presented in the article suggests that with ambitious but achievable innovation, European aviation could improve efficiency by up to 13% by 2050, potentially saving enough renewable electricity to power 27 million heat pumps. If manufacturers push further, efficiency gains could reach 17%, underscoring the significant role aircraft technology can play in meeting EU climate goals. To unlock this potential, the article recommends strengthening
energyaviationdecarbonizationsustainable-aviation-fuelsaircraft-innovationemissions-reductiongreen-technologyCanon Alpha EREV Ute — Can It Be The #1 Big Shot? - CleanTechnica
Great Wall Motors has introduced the Canon Alpha EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) ute to the Australian market as a competitor to the BYD Shark, targeting the country’s substantial ute segment where one in eight vehicles sold are light trucks. The Canon Alpha EREV is a large vehicle with dimensions comparable to Tesla’s Cybertruck and BYD’s Shark, featuring a 37.1 kWh lithium battery paired with a 2-litre turbo petrol engine. Its electric-only range is similar to the Shark, though it is priced about AU$9,000 higher. Compared to the diesel version, the EREV costs roughly AU$10,000 more but offers significant fuel savings given Australia’s high diesel prices and new emissions regulations, emitting just 39g/km CO2 versus over 200g/km for diesel and hybrid versions. The ute also includes off-road capabilities such as a rear differential lock, enhancing its traditional utility. The Canon Alpha EREV has been on sale in Australia for about a month
energyelectric-vehicleextended-range-electric-vehiclelithium-batteryemissions-reductionautomotive-technologyclean-energyBig Oil Has A Plan - Waste As Much Energy As Possible - CleanTechnica
The article discusses recent actions by the U.S. government, specifically the elimination and de-prioritization of the Energy Star program by the EPA under the Trump administration. Energy Star, a bipartisan initiative started by Republicans, has been highly effective in saving consumers money—$14 billion in 2024 alone—and significantly reducing carbon emissions since 1992. The program’s termination is seen as a deliberate move to slow the transition to renewable energy and prolong fossil fuel dependence, benefiting incumbent energy producers like Big Oil. Environmentalist Bill McKibben highlights that such policies appear designed to waste energy, aligning with fossil fuel industry interests that historically favor energy inefficiency to maintain market dominance. The article also contrasts this approach with the preferences of businesses globally, where 97% reportedly favor switching to renewable energy due to its efficiency, cost stability, and reduced geopolitical risks. McKibben criticizes the U.S. government’s contradictory stance, citing a Department of Energy goal to increase fossil fuel exports and foreign
energyfossil-fuelsrenewable-energyEnergy-Star-programemissions-reductionenergy-policyclimate-changeCall Upon the French, Spanish, and Portuguese Governments to Improve Cross-Border Rail Connections - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica highlights a call from global and Iberian business travel associations, along with the logistics company Transfesa, urging the French, Spanish, and Portuguese governments to improve and complete key cross-border rail connections. The focus is on enhancing international train links between these countries to facilitate more sustainable travel options. Traveling by train instead of flying can reduce emissions by over 90% on certain routes, making rail a significantly greener alternative for business travel. However, the current lack of competitive and efficient international rail connections between France, Spain, and Portugal hampers efforts by businesses to reduce their carbon footprint by choosing trains over planes. The article emphasizes that better rail infrastructure and services are essential to support the shift toward less polluting transportation modes, thereby contributing to broader environmental goals. The piece also includes a brief mention of CleanTechnica’s newsletters and community engagement but primarily centers on the environmental and logistical benefits of improved cross-border rail travel in the Iberian region.
energytransportationsustainable-travelelectric-trainsemissions-reductioncross-border-railclean-technologyEnergy Drive Secures £20m Investment From Pears Family - CleanTechnica
Energy Drive, a company specializing in industrial energy efficiency, has secured a £20 million investment from the Pears Family. This funding will be used to partially buy back stakes from some founding shareholders and a South African private equity investor, as well as to support the company’s expansion into European and North American markets. Energy Drive focuses on optimizing industrial motors—particularly large fans and pumps—by deploying variable speed drives and intelligent motor controls that reduce energy consumption by an average of 43%. Their systems are installed and operated as-a-service, with Energy Drive owning and maintaining the equipment, thus eliminating capital expenditure and maintenance costs for clients. The company’s technology significantly cuts emissions, saving nearly one million kilograms of CO2, SO2, and NOx annually. Energy Drive currently operates over 250 systems worldwide across industries such as mining, metals, manufacturing, chemicals, and utilities, partnering with major firms like ArcelorMittal and Liberty Steel. Their solutions optimize the performance of medium and low voltage industrial motors by matching motor speed to operational needs, monitored remotely 24/7 and verified by independent third parties. This approach ensures guaranteed energy savings and supports the global drive toward industrial energy efficiency without upfront costs for clients.
energyindustrial-motorsenergy-efficiencyvariable-speed-drivesemissions-reductionenergy-storageindustrial-technologyWorld's widest burning gas crater is finally starting to die out
The Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the "Door to Hell," is a massive natural gas fire in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert that has been burning continuously since 1971. It originated when Soviet geologists accidentally drilled into an underground gas pocket and ignited it intentionally to prevent the release of toxic gases. Expected to burn out within weeks, the crater's flames have persisted for over 54 years, consuming millions of cubic meters of natural gas annually. The crater measures approximately 230 feet wide and 100 feet deep, with temperatures exceeding 1,832°F (1,000°C), and has become a notable tourist attraction drawing over 10,000 visitors each year. Recent reports from Turkmengaz, Turkmenistan’s state gas company, indicate that the crater's flames have significantly weakened as most of the flammable gas has been depleted. At a scientific conference in Ashgabat in June 2025, researchers revealed that the fire’s intensity has dropped to about a third of its original size, with flames now only visible up close rather than from miles away. Efforts to contain methane emissions by drilling wells around the site have contributed to this decline. This development may finally address long-standing concerns about the loss of valuable natural gas and environmental impacts, marking a potential end to one of the world's longest-burning gas fires.
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electric-vehiclesQueenslandrenewable-energyemissions-reductionbattery-electric-vehicleshybrid-vehiclesgovernment-policyCold Ironing Takes Hold: Ports Achieve Cleaner Air by Electrifying Ship Berths - CleanTechnica
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energyelectrificationdecarbonizationmaritime-industrybattery-electric-solutionsemissions-reductionharbor-tugsThe Hype Returns: Joe Romm & Michael Barnard Revisit Hydrogen, 20 Years Later
energyhydrogenclimate-changesustainabilityclean-technologyemissions-reductionrenewable-energyClimeworks’ DAC & Fiscal Collapse & The Brutal Reality Of Pulling Carbon From The Sky
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energyhydrogendecarbonizationgreen-energyrenewable-energyinfrastructureemissions-reductionElectric Trucks Are Winning (Trump Is Losing)
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energyelectric-vehiclesEV-marketbattery-technologysustainable-transportationemissions-reductionRenaultThe industrial carbon price rewards innovation, efficiency, and aligns us with our Asian and European trading partners
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