Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 22:40:39 +0000
Sustainable aviation fuel promises to slash emissions from air travel, but it is a long way from commercial acceptance.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:35:38 +0000
The Olympics are upon us again, just as they are every four years. But this time it’s three years, because a global crisis delayed Tokyo’s contribution to the genre. A different global crisis is at least somewhat front and center for the French games. No, not social conservatives being offended … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:47 +0000
With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks contribute an additional 26%, while … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: US Energy Information Administration| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:00:19 +0000
Production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States could increase from around 2,000 barrels per day (b/d) to nearly 30,000 b/d in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come on line. Developers expect Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewed project to produce up to about 10,000 b/d of SAF beginning this summer, and they … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:07:12 +0000
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer’s eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest® operates. Archer Aviation is a leading manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Southwest is … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 17:49:45 +0000
On June 24, 2024, Joby’s hydrogen-electric technology demonstrator aircraft completed a 523-mile flight above Marina, California, with no in-flight emissions except water. Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by Joby subsidiary H2FLY, acquired in 2021, and forms part of Joby’s future technology roadmap; Joby’s hydrogen-electric, vertical take-off and landing demonstrator … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 17:31:48 +0000
A hydrogen fuel cell eVOTL demonstrator from the US firm Joby has achieved a flight of more that 500 miles, emitting only water vapor and no greenhouse gases.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:01:17 +0000
Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) is pleased to announce a partnering with the government of Gotland, Sweden, to pursue its goal of zero-emission commercial flights to the island by 2027. Both parties recently signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore deeper collaboration. Located in … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:27:34 +0000
The automaker Stellantis continues to invest in the future of urban mobility, and not just its own cars and trucks and other ground transport options, but also in the electric aviation sector, as evidenced by a recent $55 million investment in eVTOL company Archer Aviation. Stellantis had already invested $110 … [continued]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2024 03:57:02 +0000
I’m not going to lie — this one’s got me laughing. You have to assume something is serious when there’s actually a factory being built for it, but a flying car? Really? It feels very 1950s. But hey, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft have been hyped up for … [continued]
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