"Trucking's 'strong energy density' provides notable range benefits for long-haul, heavy-duty fleets, Kaye said. Hydrogen fuel cells are also considered attractive because they offer quicker fueling times than other diesel alternatives."
First look: Real estate firms invest $140 million in climate tech
"Fifth Wall, a venture firm focused on technology for the real estate industry, says the new investors in its climate tech fund include large players such as Equity Residential, Hudson Pacific Properties, Invitation Homes, Ivanhoe Cambridge and others."
PepsiCo doubles down on reducing virgin plastic
Jesse Klein writes for GreenBiz on PepsiCo’s environmental efforts. “In January, the food and beverage company announced a plan to reduce direct emissions by 75 percent and Scope 3 emissions by 40 percent by 2030, and to strive to be entirely net zero by 2040. The new goals include the previous net-zero emissions target by 2040 but...
Gates Raises Over $1 Billion For Green Technologies As Part Of Climate Change Pledge
"In 2016, Gates launched the $1 billion Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund that now has the backing of more than 25 investors to develop affordable clean energy. The fund has supported a range of startups, including those that work to replace fossil fuels and make meat alternatives."
How fusion power will make the Green New Deal obsolete
"Bernie Sanders, AOC, and the rest of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party will likely revolt against a private sector approach to climate change. Their entire identity has centered on big government. But, with certain exceptions (the Apollo program comes to mind), that approach only leads to frustration and waste."
‘What’s Next’ for Siemens Energy?
"'Half of the [Siemens Energy] portfolio is what we call decarbonized technologies,' Tim Holt, a member of Siemens Energy’s Executive Board, pointed out. Yet, he said, that isn’t good enough—the company wants to contribute even more to the world’s decarbonization journey—so it’s investing in the development of new technology. 'We are spending about €1.2 billion each year on R&D,' he said."
Clearloop brings solar to rural minority communities
Clearloop was founded by three Tennesseans, including former governor Phil Bredesen, with the goal of bringing carbon-free power to southern rural, minority communities.
Largest U.S. biofuels producer pledges carbon neutrality by 2050
"POET operates 33 facilities across eight states. At full run rates, it produces 3 billion gallons of ethanol, 14 billion pounds of distillers dried grains, and 975 million pounds of corn oil annually."
Chevron vows big increase in low-carbon spending
"Chevron in March announced new targets for cutting emissions intensity — that is, per unit of output — and has been striking new deals and partnerships on alternative fuels and climate."
Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos are backing a 3-year search for electric vehicle metals that could be used in Teslas
"The companies chose Australia because the country is well endowed with the right materials needed for EVs, and it has high labor and environmental standards, House said."