Tag: Technology
Calgary projects get $3.5 million for clean technology development from Ottawa
$714,500 for 2 Univ. of Calgary projects, one to design system for detecting, measuring methane emissions from oil and gas sector Two University of Calgary research projects that support the development of clean technologies in Alberta will receive support from the federal government, according to a press release. At a news conference held at the university’s downtown campus on […]
Toshiba claims to create EV battery with 320 km drive range on 6 minute charge
Ultra-rapid recharging can be done in cold conditions, as low as minus 10°C, in ten minutes, claims Toshiba Toshiba Corporation announced the development of its next-generation SCiB which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode, according to a press release. But electric vehicle analyst Chris Robinson says costs are still too […]
Carbon Engineering turns CO2, water into a synthetic mixture of gasoline and diesel
Carbon Engineering claims their technology is best option for large scale commercialization of technology Last week, the Carbon Engineering team demonstrated “Air to Fuels” by directly synthesizing a mixture of gasoline and diesel using only CO2 captured from the air and hydrogen split from water with clean electricity, according to a press release. The last […]
$115 million funding now available for pre-commercial clean technology
No minimum amount of funding or leverage required The Natural Resources Canada Clean Growth Program has made funding available to advance pre-commercial technology, including up to first commercial installations, in Canada’s energy, mining and forestry sectors. With $115 million available, the deadline for Letters of Intent is February 7, 2018, 12:00 p.m. EST. The federal […]
Ford autonomous vehicle technology to be tested next year
Ford autonomous vehicle testing in at least one city Ford autonomous vehicle testing will begin next year in at least one city, but the automaker says it will not begin commercial production until 2021. Reuters reports Ford will test self-driving prototypes in a number of pilot programs with partners, including Domino’s Pizza and Lyft. Ford’s […]
Study: Scientific advances can make it easier to recycle plastics
Improving methods to recycle existing plastic materials key priority By Jeannie Kever, University of Houston Most of the 150 million tons of plastics produced around the world every year end up in landfills, the oceans and elsewhere. Less than 9 per cent of plastics are recycled in the United States, rising to about 30 percent in […]
Canada launches $155 million clean technology growth program
Government claims its leveraging investment in publicly funded research, laboratories and programs Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $155-million program that will fund clean technology projects in the areas of energy, mining and forestry, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental outcomes, according to a Government of Canada press release. […]
Tesla Semi unveiled Thursday as company struggles with Model 3 roll out
Tesla Semi release helps boost company shares On Thursday evening, Tesla Inc. will unveil its Tesla Semi, the company’s prototype electric big rig truck, at a time when the Palo Alto based company is struggling to produce its Model 3 sedan. The unveiling will be seen live, at Tesla.com at 8 p.m. PST. Tesla’s Chief […]
$28.8 million for clean energy projects (e.g. reducing water use in oil production, energy efficiency for Alberta hospitals)
Over 175 funding submissions from small and medium-sized enterprises were received through two separate competitions The Kaye Edmonton Clinic and the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital will be test sites for a project looking to improve the efficiency of large commercial buildings, reducing GHG emissions and energy costs, according to a press release. This is just […]
Oil sands radio frequency tech gets $10 million funding boost from governments
New technology has potential to reduce GHG emissions 50-100%, replace SAGD Acceleware Ltd. announced it has received a $10 million non-repayable contribution to complete a commercial-scale field test of its ground-breaking clean energy technology – which uses radio frequency waves to generate heat – for bitumen and heavy oil extraction. The contribution is contingent on […]
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