Solar investment outshines oil: IEA
Investment in solar power is expected to overtake oil for the first time this year as clean energy spending outpaces that for fossil fuels, the IEA said in a report Thursday.
May 25, 2023
0
41
Energy & Green Tech
Page 2 - News tagged with fuel oil
Engineering
Fast X: Why cars don't really explode when they crash
Exploding cars may be entertaining to watch in action films. But cars erupting into fireballs when they crash or tumble down a mountainside is one of the most common and scientifically preposterous movie tropes.
May 19, 2023
0
22
Engineering
Sailing cargo ships can benefit from new aerodynamic tech
To hit international climate targets, the carbon emissions from shipping must be reduced by more than 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. As much as 99% of global shipping is currently dependent on fossil fuels. Even though ...
Apr 4, 2023
0
49
Energy & Green Tech
Scientists enhance recyclability of waste plastic
Plastics are incredible materials with properties invaluable to the functioning of our modern world. They are strong, flexible, versatile, long-lasting and inexpensive. In particular, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is ubiquitous ...
Mar 14, 2023
0
7
Engineering
Aluminized fiber-optic sensors to monitor condition of industrial facilities for efficient repairs
Researchers from Skoltech and Harbin Institute of Technology have devised a system of optical sensors with an aluminum coating that could withstand the harsh conditions inside a distillation tower—an industrial facility ...
Jan 17, 2023
0
12
Energy & Green Tech
Scientists create a new catalyst for 'green' biodiesel
An effective industrial catalyst for the faster production of biofuels at low temperatures has been synthesized by an international scientific team with the participation of scientists from MISIS University. The results of ...
Aug 29, 2022
0
18
Business
Who's holding back electric cars in Australia? We've long known the answer, and it's time to clear the road
New analysis this week found strong fuel efficiency standards would have saved Australia A$5.9 billion in fuel costs and emissions equal to a year's worth of domestic flights if the policy was adopted in 2015.
Aug 10, 2022
0
3
Business
Incentives not a guarantee of more US-made semiconductors
A $52 billion federal package to incentivize U.S. production of semiconductor chips has energized the high-tech sector, but operations experts aren't convinced it will be the end to dramatic shortages that have created pain ...
Aug 9, 2022
0
4
Energy & Green Tech
How Canada's oilsands can help build better roads
The future seems bleak for Canada's oilsands. But given the world's ongoing need for smooth, safe roads, there is hope for the industry. Asphalt binder made from oilsands bitumen is the ideal glue to hold the world's 40 million ...
Jul 25, 2022
0
38
Energy & Green Tech
Novel catalysts promote industrial production of clean liquid fuels from syngas
China is rich in coal resources but has comparatively limited crude oil and natural gas. Therefore, conversion of coal to clean liquid fuels, which are mainly synthesized by crude oil, has received much attention in China.
May 20, 2022
0
12
