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of voices to explore the latest trends and challenges in energy. Penn at COP offers a unique platform for Penn researchers and students to participate in the global dialogue on climate and energy policy, aligning
How Attractive Are Fuel-Economy Standards?
loopholes. It does not require fuel-economy testing. And there is no ... adopted in countries like China, India and Japan, who are all aiming for at ... -economy standard on top of their hefty gasoline and diesel taxes. There is little
Net-Zero Nevada: From Pledge to Action
. Hence, it will be important for Nevada to closely track the policies and ... ; hence, it is important for the U.S. EPA and the IRS (in response to credit ... companies and the individuals have direct control of. For the transportation
Tribology: An Obscure Word with Big Implications
and tear on moving parts, Rob Carpick unlocks energy efficiency gains in ... consequences of that wear and tear. Energy is not only spent on friction, but ... to be replaced, the more sustainable it is. And many new green
Climate Change Take-Aways from the Global COVID Stress-Test
this pandemic, for all of its devastating impacts on communities and ... positively naive. On April 14th, the United States suggested that it may ... , going on to imply that the UN agency had mismanaged and even helped to
Europe Maps Out Its Hydrogen Energy Strategy
understand it, between now and 2024, Germany I believe is going to focus on ... taking it upon itself to take on the cost of green hydrogen and push it ... it, so not only production but also consumption, fuel cells and so on
Highlights from FERC’s 2015 State of the Markets Report
focusing on electricity and natural gas market activity. Below are just some ... natural gas supplies led to lower gas and electricity prices, but created stress for oil and gas producers and pipeline companies. In spite of low
Decarbonizing Transportation: Is the IRA Enough?
-per-manufacturer limitations, meaning that popular and affordable EVs will again qualify for the ... measures to combat climate change and reduce economic inequalities. It is unclear if the market and infrastructure for EVs will respond at an adequate
Zoning Rules Stifle Urban Clean Energy. Can The Rules Be Rewritten?
country for energy usage, and it really has become an unsustainable burden ... for a transportation-inefficient world, and it also has discriminatory ... more parking you provide, the easier it is for somebody to own a car and
King Coal
, cheapness, and storage. Coal can be stored for long periods of time and either ... Climate Change Performance Index in 2022 and known for internal climate ... . It is important to note that Germany embarked on its coal expansion