by Tenny Kristiana and Chelsea Baldino (International Council on Clean Transportation) Because of its abundant biofuel feedstocks, Indonesia has the potential to produce biofuels via a number of pathways, including using different technologies and feedstocks to create different fuels. There is strong policy support in the country for biodiesel, and the government has also recently started to encourage the use of biogas and biomass for the electricity sector. In order for biofuels policy to support Indonesia’s commitment to low-carbon growth, however, it is crucial to choose feedstocks that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
This briefing provides an overview of many of the biofuel production pathway options that are likely to be of interest to Indonesian policymakers, and each is detailed in the table below. The authors additionally summarize the current state of development of the various biofuels in Indonesia. While there are growing biodiesel, conventional bioeth
Governors Wind Energy Coalition
Biden wants to build 500,000 EV charging stations. Where will they all go? Source: By Shannon Osaka, Grist • Posted: Monday, April 19, 2021
That’s 4 times (!) the number of U.S. gas stations.
It was President Joe Biden’s favorite phrase during the 2020 campaign, one that he repeated over and over again whenever the subject of electric cars came up: “500,000 charging stations.” Despite his reputation as an ardent fan of trains and Amtrak, the president has spent the last year conjuring an image of an America filled with electric vehicles by 2030, each one seamlessly zipping from one charging station to the next.
Hybrid Plug-in s Are Suddenly Carsona-Non-Grata By Air Wardens In Europe
Nick Carey and Kate Abnett writing for Reuters asked if you remember when plug-in hybrid cars were the go-to technology for the climate-conscious driver? Turns out, they’re not good for the environment, according to some experts, and they could be phased out by carmakers in the face of tougher European rules.
EU policy plans for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which contain an electric battery and a combustion engine, could mean the transition technology has a shorter lifespan than envisaged by some leading automakers.
Draft green finance regulations would ban manufacturers from labelling them as sustainable investments beyond 2025, potentially deterring investors. Meanwhile planned rules on emissions of pollutants like nitrogen oxides could increase the cost of producing these cars.
Article content
When the pandemic hit, Canada’s auto industry rapidly pivoted from making cars to making masks, gloves, ventilators, et cetera, but there was a cost: 2020 was the worst year in decades for auto manufacturers.
This week, on Down to Business, Brian Kingston, president and chief executive of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association, and Benjamin Sharpe, a senior researcher and Canada Regional Lead at the International Council on Clean Transportation, based in California, spoke about what lies ahead for the auto industry.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Try refreshing your browser, or Down to Business: Days are numbered for fossil-fuel cars. Is Canada ready? Back to video
Apr 13, 2021
LONDON/BRUSSELS – Remember when plug-in hybrid cars were the go-to technology for the climate-conscious driver? Turns out, they’re not good for the environment, according to some experts, and they could be phased out by carmakers in the face of tougher European rules.
EU policy plans for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), which contain an electric battery and a combustion engine, could mean the “transition” technology has a shorter lifespan than envisaged by some leading automakers.
Draft green finance regulations would ban manufacturers from labeling them as “sustainable investments” beyond 2025, potentially deterring investors. Meanwhile, planned rules on emissions of pollutants like nitrogen oxides could increase the cost of producing these cars.