Sustainable technologies

Negative-Carbon Heating Fuel Coming Soon to U.S. Homes

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Monday, August 2, 2021

Residents of Lincoln, Maine won't have to imagine for long soon such a fuel will be produced in their community.

Key Points: 
  • Residents of Lincoln, Maine won't have to imagine for long soon such a fuel will be produced in their community.
  • The plant will convert forest waste into a biofuel called ethyl levulinate (EL), which can replace heating oil or be blended into it alongside other renewable fuels.
  • In 2020, Sprague Resources, one of the largest heating oil wholesalers in the Northeast, announced a purchase agreement with BDNE.
  • Sprague will buy a significant portion of the EL produced in Lincoln, and with an extensive terminal network, is positioned to supply the renewable fuel to heating oil dealers across the region.

Port of Rotterdam Authority, Koole Terminals, Chiyoda Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation Sign MoU to Study Commercial-Scale Hydrogen Imports to the Netherlands

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Friday, July 30, 2021

TOKYO, July 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The Port of Rotterdam Authority (POR), Koole Terminals, Chiyoda Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation have entered into an MoU for the joint-study of commercial-scale imports of hydrogen to the Port of Rotterdam utilizing Chiyoda?s hydrogen storage and transportation technology (SPERA HydrogenTM).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, July 30, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The Port of Rotterdam Authority (POR), Koole Terminals, Chiyoda Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation have entered into an MoU for the joint-study of commercial-scale imports of hydrogen to the Port of Rotterdam utilizing Chiyoda?s hydrogen storage and transportation technology (SPERA HydrogenTM).
  • In May 2020, POR announced its Hydrogen Vision, under which it is aiming at developing green hydrogen supply chains for Northwestern Europe and becoming a hub for hydrogen imports.
  • Successfully completed in December 2020, the first international hydrogen supply chain utilizing SPERA Hydrogen connects the Nation of Brunei and Japan's Kawasaki City.
  • In accordance with the terms of this MoU, MC will take the lead in forging a hydrogen business value chain.

EV Dynamics Joins Forces with Quantron through a Share Swap to Form a New Electric Vehicle Powerhouse

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The consideration shall be satisfied by the Company via allotment and issuance of 254,712,175 consideration shares at HK$0.18 per share to Quantron.

Key Points: 
  • The consideration shall be satisfied by the Company via allotment and issuance of 254,712,175 consideration shares at HK$0.18 per share to Quantron.
  • Mr. Andreas Haller, member of the board and founder of Quantron, said: "Quantron and Ev Dynamics will jointly develop zero-emission electric vehicles, hydrogen bus and logistic vehicles.
  • Mr. Michael Perschke, international advisor of EV Dynamics, added: "Quantron is a dominant player in the European electric vehicle market and Ev Dynamics is a prominent player in China's new energy commercial vehicle sector.
  • Quantron AG also sells batteries and integrated customised electrification concepts to manufacturers of commercial vehicles, machinery and intralogistics vehicles.

Tecogen Receives Order for 900 Tons of Tecochill at New York Hospital

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The new chiller plant will replace an existing 750-ton Tecochill plant that has reached the end of its intended life.

Key Points: 
  • The new chiller plant will replace an existing 750-ton Tecochill plant that has reached the end of its intended life.
  • The new 900-ton chiller plant will provide additional heat recovery to the facility along with upgraded emissions controls and refrigerant technology.
  • For over 20 years the existing Tecochill plant provided significant utility savings to this hospital, said Jeffrey Glick, Tecogens Vice President of East Coast Sales.
  • Tecogen, InVerde e+, Ilios, Tecochill, Tecofrost, Tecopack, Tecopower, and Ultera are pending or registered trademarks of Tecogen Inc.

Workhorse Group Sets Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Call for Monday, August 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Workhorse management will host the presentation, followed by a question and answer period.

Key Points: 
  • Workhorse management will host the presentation, followed by a question and answer period.
  • Workhorse, the industry leader in last-mile EV delivery, is a technology company focused on providing drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile delivery sector.
  • As an American original equipment manufacturer, Workhorse designs and builds high performance, battery-electric vehicles including trucks and aircraft.
  • All Workhorse vehicles are designed to make the movement of people and goods more efficient and less harmful to the environment.

Global Electric Vehicle Battery Markets and Technology Opportunities Report 2021 Featuring Panasonic, Samsung SDI, Johnson Controls, Kokam, BYD, Toshiba Corporation, LG Chem, and Sanyo Electri - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The "Technology Opportunities in the Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Technology Opportunities in the Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The future of the global electric vehicle battery market looks promising with opportunities in the battery electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric vehicle segments.
  • Some of the electric vehicle battery manufacturers profiled in this report include Panasonic, Samsung SDI, Johnson Controls, Kokam, BYD, Toshiba Corporation, LG Chem, and Sanyo Electric.
  • The study includes trends and forecasts for the global electric vehicle battery market by application, technology, and region as follows:

Lion Electric to Supply Green Mountain Power With All-electric Utility Trucks

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Friday, July 30, 2021

GMP is among the first utilities in New England to receive all-electric heavy-duty trucks for its fleet.

Key Points: 
  • GMP is among the first utilities in New England to receive all-electric heavy-duty trucks for its fleet.
  • Lion Electric expects to deliver the first truck to GMP in the first half of 2022, and the second one is scheduled to arrive next summer.
  • Adopting electric trucks creates savings for operators, including reduced maintenance costs by up to 60%, and energy costs by up to 80%.
  • Additionally, the bucket truck and its auxiliary systems run entirely off the vehicle's battery pack, eliminating emissions and noise pollution.

Hyzon Motors Inc. announces timing of second quarter 2021 financial results, conference call

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, announced today that it will release its second quarter results before the market opens on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading global supplier of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy vehicles, announced today that it will release its second quarter results before the market opens on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021.
  • Hyzon CEO Craig Knight and Chief Financial Officer Mark Gordon will host a conference call for investors at 8 a.m.
  • Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., with U.S. operations also in Chicago and Detroit, and international operations in the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia and China, Hyzon is a leader in hydrogen mobility.
  • Hyzon is a hydrogen mobility company with an exclusive focus on the commercial vehicle market.

Toyota Releases Sales, Production, and Export Results for the First Half of 2021

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

This result was driven primarily by sales in North America and China.

Key Points: 
  • This result was driven primarily by sales in North America and China.
  • - Global production in the first half of 2021 was approximately 4.517 million units (up 36.3 percent compared to 2020 and down 2.7 percent compared to 2019).
  • - In China, strong sales of the Levin, Avalon, and other models contributed to the production results.
  • - The ratio of electrified vehicles in global sales increased from approximately 21 percent in the first half of 2020 to approximately 26 percent in the first half of 2021.

World Electric Passenger Cars Market Report 2021-2028: Size, Share & Trends Analysis & Forecasts by Battery Electric Vehicle & Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The "Electric Passenger Cars Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), by Region and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Electric Passenger Cars Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Battery Electric Vehicle, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), by Region and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global electric passenger cars market size is expected to reach USD 1.04 trillion by 2028, growing at a anticipated CAGR of 32.5% from 2021 to 2028.
  • The cost of electric vehicle batteries has been declining over the past few years owing to the mass-scale production of electric vehicle batteries and technological advancements.
  • Chapter 3 Electric Passenger Cars Market Variables, Trends & Scope
    3.6 Electric Passenger Cars - Top Selling Models, By Brand
    3.9 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Key Company Analysis, 2020
    Chapter 4 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Product Segment Analysis
    4.1 Electric Passenger Cars Market: By Product Segment Outlook & Market Share 2020 and 2028
    Chapter 5 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Regional Segment Analysis
    5.1 Electric Passenger Cars Market: Regional Outlook & Market Share 2020 and 2028