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BP, Shell, oil giants fund research into mobile carbon capture from ships at sea

GreenBiz

The research itself is also likely to provoke renewed criticism of the OCGI's priorities, given it focuses on CCS technologies that would in effect prolong the use of fossil fuels to power ships, rather than on alternative, low or zero carbon shipping fuels that could transition the sector away from fossil fuels altogether.

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Keep your eyes on these 9 electric truck and van companies in 2021

GreenBiz

That easily could grow as DHL works to meet a goal of net-zero logistics-related emissions by 2050. The vans will be built in three sizes and are part of Amazon’s strategy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz brand unveiled a new electric model in 2020, the Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul.

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Zero-Emission Corporate Fleets May Be Closer Than You Think

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: The transportation sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, according to the EPA , having dislodged electricity generation from the top spot in 2017. In addition, the major international logistics companies , Fed-Ex, UPS, DHL and even the U.S.

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Comment: Tesla trucks alone will not save the transport industry

Envirotec Magazine

Phill Davies, Co-Founder of Magway, a UK firm behind a new form of e-commerce and freight delivery system, believes the transition to electric vehicles won’t be enough to secure needed emissions reductions for sectors such as logistics, and offers a few thoughts on alternative approaches. Racing forward to first place.

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

GreenBiz

She passed a Zero Carbon Bill during her first term that mandates net-zero emissions by 2050 and campaigned on tougher action this term. . She was executive producer of the 2017 documentary "Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America." . percent of its GDP. 17, there were 53 signatories representing 18 industries. .