Biofuel trade groups and major U.S. airlines applauded the tax-credit rules, which allow producers to subtract from their overall emissions if they do things like use renewable electricity, deploy carbon capture and storage, and source crops from farmers who use so-called “climate-smart” agricultural practices. Gevo, the potential loan-guarantee recipient, says it’s planning to adopt all … Continue reading “DOE makes $3B commitment to two sustainable aviation fuel projects”
Written by EVadmin
A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Greenhouse gas emissions from production and distribution are currently around double that of gasoline production and distribution, the DOE notes, but that’s more than offset by … Continue reading “DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas”
Written by EVadmin
The US DOE has awarded nearly half a billion bucks to three companies under the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion grant program to help accelerate the production of heavy-duty electric trucks and related powertrain components. Volvo Technology of America will receive $208 to upgrade facilities at the Volvo Group’s Lehigh Valley Operations truck assembly site in Macungie, … Continue reading “Volvo, ZF, Cummins win $441 million in DOE funding to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production”