Alternative Fuels

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Alternative fuels are a potential solution to the growing and urgent need for more sustainable mobility solutions. Mobility is an essential part of modern life, but it comes with environmental costs. Alternative fuels offer an opportunity to reduce those environmental impacts while still allowing people to move freely and conveniently. Explore Mobile Gnosis content associated with alternative fuels on this page. 

  • Goals

    The "Goals" section of the Mobile Gnosis Navigator is not just a list; it's a comprehensive blueprint detailing the ambitious, essential goals and objectives pivotal for realizing NetZero by 2050. This ambitious endeavor demands a multifaceted strategy, leveraging innovative transportation solutions to significantly cut carbon emissions. The success of this mission is anchored in the achievement of several crucial goals, meticulously crafted to navigate the intricate challenges posed by contemporary transportation systems and their environmental ramifications.

    What Goals Are Critical To Achieving NetZero By 2050

    In this section, you will embark on a journey through these crucial goals, gaining insights into the monumental tasks ahead, monitoring the strides made towards their fruition, and uncovering the intricate web of connections among stakeholders, resources, and objectives. This interactive roadmap not only enlightens you on the significant milestones to be achieved but also invites you to witness the progress, understanding the collaborative efforts and the resources marshaled towards etching a significant mark on NetZero by 2050.

    Our approach is underpinned by the principles of Dynamic Network Analysis, an advanced scientific methodology dedicated to unraveling the complexities of changing multimodal networks. This innovative approach, pioneered by the esteemed Carnegie Mellon University's CASOS lab, provides a robust framework for understanding and tackling the multifaceted challenges inherent in moving towards a sustainable, zero-emission future.

    Here in the Mobile Gnosis Navigator "Goals", we are not just charting a course; we are building a dynamic, interconnected ecosystem of goals, progress, partnerships, and resources, all converging towards the monumental task of achieving NetZero by 2050. Join us in this critical mission, where each goal, no matter how small, contributes to the tapestry of a sustainable future.
     

  • Sustainable space and the need to safeguard the final frontier

    The term 'space sustainability' has dramatically risen to prominence in recent years as the world becomes more dependent on satellite technology for various purposes, including but not limited to communication, weather prediction, and navigation.

  • Sustainable Shipping Fuels: A Game-Changer for the Maritime Industry?

    According to a new report on the Global Maritime Hub, sustainable shipping fuels are set to reach cost parity with fossil-based fuels by 2035 with determined policy measures.

  • Saskatchewan rare earth processor facility closer to launching

    Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is set to advance the processing and commercialization of rare earth elements thanks to a significant investment from the Canadian Government.

  • First of its kind, nuclear fusion-powered electric propulsion drive demonstrated

    In a ground-breaking achievement, RocketStar has successfully showcased the world's first electric propulsion drive powered by nuclear fusion, the FireStar Drive. Initially, a mere doodle at a conference, the concept has evolved into a working model with significant potential for space exploration and satellite deployment.

  • Key problem in solid-state batteries solved Interesting Engineering reports

    The next generation of batteries is on the horizon as scientists make a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology. According to an article by Interesting Engineering, a team of researchers have developed a bottom electrodeposition method that could potentially lead to safer, longer-lasting energy storage.

  • Vaporizing rocks to harness deep Earth energy with MIT's fusion tech

    Harnessing the untapped power of the Earth's core seems like a science fiction concept, but Quaise Energy, a startup with roots in MIT, is striving to make it a reality.

  • NASA and Boeing unveil X-66, a Net-Zero X-plane for the future

    In a recent article by Interesting Engineering, exciting details are revealed about the innovative X-66, a green X-plane designed by NASA and Boeing.

  • Bridging Quantum Computing and Sustainable Mobility: A Groundbreaking Collaboration Between BMW, Airbus, and Quantinuum

    The world of sustainable mobility is poised for a significant breakthrough, thanks to an innovative collaboration between BMW Group, Airbus, and Quantinuum. This triumvirate is leveraging cutting-edge quantum computers to expedite research in sustainable mobility, a move that has the potential to revolutionize the industry.

  • Sustainable Aviation Fuels: A Promising Leap Towards Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Aviation

    A promising study by scientists from the UK's National Center for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and the University of Manchester suggests that sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) could significantly curb aircraft emissions Tech Times reports. The research focused on comparing emissions from standard jet fuels and various blends of SAFs. The results were impressive, with SAFs showing the potential to slash greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 80% compared to their conventional counterparts.

  • Five aerospace industry sustainability trends to follow

    In an era where sustainability has become more than just a catchphrase, it's crucial to consider its impact and application in the aerospace industry. The intricate dance of innovation and responsibility paints an interesting landscape for the future of aerospace sustainability.

  • Toyota’s Solid-State Battery Tech Stands To Potentially Revolutionize EVs

    Well, folks, Toyota might just have a game-changer on their hands. We're talking next-level stuff here. It's about their investment in solid-state battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs).

  • FLSmidth awarded a contract from Continental Cement for alternative fuel technology

    Continental Cement has awarded FLSmidth a contract to install the FUELFLEX Pyrolyzer technology at its Davenport cement plant in Buffalo, Iowa in the United States, reports Sol Klappholz for the website WorldCement.com today. According to the article, the decision was made after being impressed by the first pre-commercial installation of the technology at the Mannok cement plant in Ireland.

  • Alternative fuels market projected to explode; NATSO, SIGMA petition congress for incentives - and more alternative fuels news from Mobile Gnosis

    Huge market growth is projected for alternative fuels by 2025. Clamoring for Congress to incentivize alternative fuels is underway. Gas stations might never look the same. Here’s what you need to know to get up to speed on the latest news about Alternative Fuels. 

    • About the Author: Maverick is the call sign for Mobile Gnosis publisher and writer Matt De Reno.
  • Are "Hydrogen Hubs" key to the decarbonization of the maritime industry?

    At the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), the United States and Norway hosted the Green Shipping Challenge, MarineLink reported on its website in an article by Barry Parker, an expert consultant providing a variety of services across the maritime spectrum.

  • Chevron to make new, renewable alternate fuel for gas-powered cars in Mississippi

    Chevron developed a fuel that is 40% less carbon intensive than conventional gasoline, reports the SunHerald in an article on their website today.

  • Methanol-Fueled Ship Orders At Historic Levels

    After a sluggish beginning to the year, order volumes for ships powered by alternative fuels have picked up significantly in February, reports The Maritime Executive in an article appearing on their site last week. They point to DNV reports that a record number of orders of dual-fuel methanol vessels and significant growth in demand for LNG-powered ones. Following the success witnessed last year, it appears 2023 is likely to yield similar results with an increased appetite for new ship construction across several industries, the article stated.

  • NASA test fires a new type of rocket designed to power long-term Moon trips

    NASA test-fired a new rocket engine designed for long-term trips to the Moon recently. The RDRE engine is an important step forward in making flights to the Moon viable options for future exploration.

  • World Economic Forum Highlights 3 Key Strategies For Aviation Net Zero By 2050

    The World Economic Forum identified three essential strategies that the aviation industry must implement in order to become carbon neutral by 2050, they announced recently. Aviation accounts for 3% of worldwide human-generated CO2 emissions and could reach a staggering 22% without taking immediate action! An overview of the size of this issue was provided to demonstrate why urgent measures need to be taken.