Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project

SUPCON Exhibits PA+BA Smart Enterprise Architecture at ADIPEC 2023 in Abu Dhabi

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Monday, October 9, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) exhibited at ADIPEC 2023, one of the largest and most inclusive gathering for the energy industry, which took place in Abu Dhabi on October 2-5 with the theme Decarbonising.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) exhibited at ADIPEC 2023, one of the largest and most inclusive gathering for the energy industry, which took place in Abu Dhabi on October 2-5 with the theme Decarbonising.
  • Many industry leaders such as ADNOC, NPCC, PDO, CPECC, Fauji, visited SUPCON's stand and had sparkling dialogues that forge partnerships and explore game-changing solutions.
  • During ADIPEC, vibrant idea exchanges were made regarding the SUPCON BA+PA Smart Enterprise Architecture.
  • Moving forward, SUPCON will continue to focus on the voices in the industry and strive to solve the unresolved challenges.

ComEd, Millennium Garages Announce Plans For 300 EV Chargers by 2026, Expanding Midwest's Largest Public EV Charging Hub

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

This expansive EV charging hub is made possible through technical and operational support from ComEd, Civic Infrastructure Collaborative, SP+ Corporation, and multiple EV charging partners.

Key Points: 
  • This expansive EV charging hub is made possible through technical and operational support from ComEd, Civic Infrastructure Collaborative, SP+ Corporation, and multiple EV charging partners.
  • With 100 level-2 EV chargers , Millennium is already the region’s largest public EV charging hub, and it plans to triple EV charging capacity by 2026.
  • All EV charging at Millennium Garages will be powered by certified renewable wind energy.
  • "As we work towards a cleaner, healthier future, we are encouraged to see the expansion of the Midwest's largest public EV charging hub.

Relocalize Completes Seed Round led by i4 Capital and Waterpoint Lane to Decarbonize Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Relocalize, the developer of the world's first autonomous micro-factory for the food & beverage industry, announced today that it has raised US$2.5 million in the initial closing of a US$3.5 million seed round led by i4 Capital and Waterpoint Lane.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Relocalize, the developer of the world's first autonomous micro-factory for the food & beverage industry, announced today that it has raised US$2.5 million in the initial closing of a US$3.5 million seed round led by i4 Capital and Waterpoint Lane.
  • D. Wayne McIntyre, Co-founder and CEO of Relocalize, expressed his excitement stating, "This is a big step towards a truck-free future for our food system.
  • It reflects both the urgent need to decarbonize food production and the high market demand for sustainable and affordable products."
  • Tim Tokarsky, Founder & Managing Partner of i4 Capital, said, "We believe that Relocalize's micro-manufacturing technology will help reinvent the way consumers access quality food and beverage products.

Hitachi Sustainability Solutions and Services Offer a Logical Approach to Decarbonization

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced new Sustainability Solutions and Services to aid organizations in achieving critical environmental and decarbonization goals. Leveraging expertise in industrial domains, green transformation, energy, and mobility, Hitachi Vantara's new offerings enable organizations to adopt sustainable business practices that pave the way to a greener future.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Vantara, the modern infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), announced new Sustainability Solutions and Services to aid organizations in achieving critical environmental and decarbonization goals.
  • See How Hitachi Sustainability Services Can Help Your Organization:
    Hitachi Sustainability Solutions and Services are uniquely designed to better understand and reduce the carbon footprint from physical and digital operations.
  • "This new approach by Hitachi Vantara gives customers the tools to make informed decisions about its process and create solutions that will truly impact the bottom line — both in sustainability and monetarily."
  • With Hitachi Sustainability Solutions and Services, you can confidently traverse your sustainability journey.

BMW, Ford and Honda Agree to Create ChargeScape, a New Company Focused on Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

- ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.

Key Points: 
  • - ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.
  • Torrance, Calif., Sept 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers.
  • The closing of the transaction and subsequent formation of ChargeScape is pending regulatory approvals, with the company expected to be operational early next year.
  • This will support the many EV customers who do not use "smart" chargers at home, as their EVs would otherwise be unreachable for grid services.

International Aluminum Associations Release Action Plan Ahead of G7 Trade Ministers Meeting

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aluminum Association, European Aluminium, Aluminium Association of Canada and the Japan Aluminium Association released a joint briefing to Group of 7 (G7) trade ministers ahead of meetings in Osaka, Japan this October.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, VA, Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Aluminum Association, European Aluminium, Aluminium Association of Canada and the Japan Aluminium Association released a joint briefing to Group of 7 (G7) trade ministers ahead of meetings in Osaka, Japan this October.
  • The global industry has shifted in recent decades to build new facilities in locations with access to renewable power and that trend must continue.
  • Governments should prioritize dedicated research and development (R&D) funding underpinned by international science & technology collaboration to scale-up these programs.
  • Material Efficiency: While around 75% of all aluminum ever produced remains in use globally today, there remain opportunities to increase aluminum recycling which is vital to a low carbon future.

Vontier Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT) a leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to connect, manage, and scale the mobility ecosystem, announced today the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights important milestones the Company achieved during the past year.

Key Points: 
  • Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT) a leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to connect, manage, and scale the mobility ecosystem, announced today the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights important milestones the Company achieved during the past year.
  • "Vontier’s critical role in the global mobility ecosystem provides us with the unique opportunity to help shape a more sustainable future for our industry.
  • “Together, we are mobilizing the future to create a better world.”
    This year’s report details several key accomplishments across Vontier’s people-centered sustainability philosophy.
  • Sustainability is not just a buzzword for Vontier; it is a core part of how we are advancing our businesses, and in turn, creating shareholder value and positive impacts for our customers and the world,” said Katie Rowen, SVP, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer.

Project InnerSpace Joins Forces with Google to Advance Geothermal Exploration

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project InnerSpace has announced a partnership with Google focused on expanding the use and adoption of geothermal energy worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project InnerSpace has announced a partnership with Google focused on expanding the use and adoption of geothermal energy worldwide.
  • Project InnerSpace and Google intend to leverage their respective strengths to address critical challenges facing geothermal development, including the development of a global geothermal resource mapping and assessment tool.
  • "By combining the expertise and research portfolio of Project InnerSpace with the technological capabilities and expertise of Google, we are poised to make a fast leap forward for geothermal globally."
  • "We see significant potential for geothermal technology to provide 24/7 carbon-free energy at scale, and we are thrilled to work with Project Innerspace to unlock this potential."

Is Our Climate Policy Leading Us Into a Depression?

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

In the late 1990s this supposition was an unconfirmed possibility based on a preliminary physics calculation in 1997.

Key Points: 
  • In the late 1990s this supposition was an unconfirmed possibility based on a preliminary physics calculation in 1997.
  • This uncertain calculation then became the main basis for the "Climate Change Decarbonization Movement"—a massive call for ending the use of fossil fuels.
  • Further, a dual-magnetic-wave feature of the sun which causes a systematically-repetitive slowly-changing earth cloud-cover (and changing global temperature) also was discovered.
  • Climate Change Misconceptions , written by Edward Rouse Pryor, an experienced engineering and scientific energy analyst, and author of the acclaimed The Climate Change Illusion , published in 2020.

BMW, Ford and Honda Agree to Create ChargeScape, a New Company Focused on Optimizing Electric Vehicle Grid Services

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.

Key Points: 
  • ChargeScape will aim to provide EV customers financial benefits through EV-enabled grid services, as well as reduce EV customers' personal carbon footprints while supporting grid resiliency.
  • TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers.
  • The closing of the transaction and subsequent formation of ChargeScape is pending regulatory approvals, with the company expected to be operational early next year.
  • ChargeScape's platform will give electric utilities access to EV battery energy across a wide pool of EVs.