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German-Czech research collaboration for sustainable production
The German research organization Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is collaborating with the VSB – Technical University of Ostrava to research and develop the potential of energy management technologies, artificial intelligence, and intelligent production in industry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving production.
The venture “Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Applied Artificial Intelligence for Materials & Manufacturing at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava FIP-AI@VSB-TUO” commenced operation on June 1, 2021.
The objective is to develop thermal energy storage systems in industry on the basis of modular concepts for energy storage and heat recovery systems. They link this approach with solutions for… -
Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution - Point 10: Green Finance and Innovation
…hydrogen, direct air capture and advanced CCUS, industrial fuel switching, disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence for energy- a GBP 100 million investment in brand-new Greenhouse Gas Removal technologies, including Direct Air Capture and an additional GBP 100 million for Energy Storage and Flexibility innovation challenges - GBP 222 million for the STEP programme (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) to support the development of the world's first commercially viable fusion power plant in the UK by 2040, and GBP 184 million for new fusion facilities, infrastructure and apprenticeships to lay the foundations of a global hub for fusion innovation …
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Economic Stimulus Package
…strengthening Länder and municipalities and providing support to youth and families. Measures include:A value added tax (VAT) reduction in the 1 July to 31 December 2020 period€300 per-child allowance for families- Support for local authorities: support to public transport system, compensation for company tax drop and support to finance accommodation for people in needReduction in electricity costs: the Renewable Energies Act levy on electricity will be reduced as of 2021Package for the future (Zukunftspaket): €50 billion euros allocated to finance support and tax breaks for research and development of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, hydrogen technologies and electric vehicles.
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Brazil-India Memorandum of Understanding on Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals
…of Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of rare earth elements and critical minerals. The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration on technology transfer, exploration, research and development, mining, environmental stewardship, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and investment initiatives. Areas of cooperation set out in the MoU include:investment promotion in exploration, mining and infrastructure development; processing and recycling technologies; automation and advanced mining technologies;the use of artificial intelligence in geoscientific data analysis; support for exploration in greenfield and brownfield areas; and the exchange of best practices in mineral extraction, processing and environmental management.
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Digital and Environment Roadmap
…can be minimised by better informing the French; - Supporting high-potential Greentech start-ups through the Mission French Tech, to accelerate their development; - Launching calls for projects to support the development of innovative solutions using 5G and Artificial Intelligence for ecological transition. - Providing € 21 million from the recovery plan to ADEME's circular economy fund to support the development of repair and reuse, particularly in the field of electrical and electronic equipment. - Funding regional demonstrators by supporting VSEs / SMEs in their efforts towards sustainable digital products and practices with € 4 million per year financed by the recovery plan.
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(Alberta) Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation
…conventional oil and gas facilities. By opting in, facilities may apply to become exempt from Canada's federal carbon fuel charge required under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). In October 2019, Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) launched the Natural Gas Challenge, funded through the TIER fund. The Government of Alberta is providing $58 million through ERA with the goal of creating jobs and reducing emissions in the natural gas sector. Projects that received funding include one that utilizes artificial intelligence to locate and measure methane emissions and a project to develop renewable natural gas from biogas from agricultural facilities.
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Energy and AI AI and climate change
The emergence of AI has both raised concerns that AI-fuelled data centre growth might fuel climate change and also raised expectations that AI applications in the energy sector could help reduce emissions by unlocking new optimisations and efficiencies. As over 100 countries – and the European Union – have targets to reach net zero emissions between 2030 and 2070, it is pertinent to explore what AI’s impact on emissions could potentially be. Global fuel combustion CO2 emissions are estimated to reach 35 000 million tonnes (Mt) in 2024. Data centres account for around 180 Mt of indirect CO2 emissions today from the consumption…
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Overview graphic: key technology trends for EVs
GEVO 2026 - Chapter 8 Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly at the centre of innovation in the automotive sector, bringing advances that extend far beyond developments in batteries and power electronics, thanks to several mutually reinforcing factors. Key technology trends are aligning in favour of EVs Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are mechanically simpler than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) or hybrids, making them more compatible with digitalisation and automation. The relative simplicity of electric drivetrains enables shorter development cycles for new vehicles, allowing emerging technologies to reach BEVs sooner than vehicles with other powertrains.While the transition from mechanical to software…
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Vehicle software and software-defined vehicles
GEVO 2026 - Chapter 8 The transition from mechanical to software-based vehicle control has been underway for decades and has accelerated dramatically with the rise of EVs. Pure-play EV makers have pioneered the shift towards high-level, continuously updateable software-based vehicle control, speeding up the development and rollout of new features. Vehicles are evolving into software platforms for which users can access subscription‑based premium features, in the same way as for smartphones. A new design paradigm is emerging, with EVs at the forefront The digital transformation of the car industry is most evident in the emergence of software…
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