Sentences with phrase «high carbon technologies»

This is because the downturn had affected investments into unsustainable high carbon technologies much more significantly than investment in renewable energies, which have been less badly hit and quicker to recover.

Both will result in GDP reductions on the order of 6 - 7 % per year, with this amount being reduced VERY gradually as low carbon technologies replace high carbon technologies.

Any plans or proposals that focus on substituting low carbon technology for high carbon technology without the parallel extremely harsh reductions in fossil energy demand are nothing more than recipes for reducing our chances of avoiding the climate Apocalypse.

So, even here, at climate amelioration Ground Zero, we don't see the willingness to do much more than continue our morbid consumption, using low carbon instead of high carbon technology.

Not exact matches

The floor price, which begins this year at C$ 10 per tonne and increases to $ 50 by 2022, will cost the country's economy about $ 2 billion, or 0.1 % — before factoring in «the prospect of additional growth that could result from clean technology investments spurred on by a higher price on carbon,» The Canadian Press notes.

The most promising technologies in lightening vehicles are carbon fiber, high - strength steel, and aluminum.

So, if one does want to lower emissions, the choice is not between a carbon price and nothing, but between a carbon price and regulations, technology subsidies, higher - cost renewable energy, or the long list of other tools.

The technology can be used wherever industry has a biological waste stream or wastewater with high organic carbon or COD (chemical oxygen demand) of natural origin that can be broken down into biogas by anaerobic bacteria.

The anaerobic wastewater biogas technologies — which extract methane to generate green electricity or to fuel boilers and other factory equipment — are particularly applicable to food, beverage and agribusiness companies, or any industry that has a biological waste stream or wastewater with high organic carbon or COD (chemical oxygen demand) of natural origin that can be broken down into biogas by anaerobic bacteria.

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey, is arguing that airport expansion may not lead to higher carbon emissions - given new technology and more efficient planes.

«There will be relatively high costs in developing this new nuclear facility but broadly comparable with other low carbon technologies such as offshore wind, and, potentially, carbon capture and storage applied to gas and coal fired power stations.

Development of cost - effective means to separate carbon dioxide during the production process will improve this advantage over other fossil fuels and enable the economic production of gas resources with higher carbon dioxide content that would be too costly to recover using current carbon capture technologies, Tour said.

And while EPA designed the rule to accommodate fossil fuel plants equipped with carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, the Barnett report said such plants are unlikely to find favor with investors unless Congress provides incentives to defray their higher construction and operation costs.

One of Hoyt's latest bows, the 900CX, aims for a slight edge in the technology race by replacing the typical fiberglass outer coating with a much lighter synthetic polymer and using a higher percentage of carbon fiber inside.

The industry will need to focus on the best technologies and enforce support of those with the highest reduction in carbon footprint while making investments to quickly scale the deployment of better fuels into the market.

High and volatile diesel prices will drive companies like UPS and Wal - Mart to further explore various fuel - saving technologies and low - carbon alternatives.

A study published in ACS» journal Environmental Science & Technology has found that because the newer engines emit higher levels of the climate - warming pollutant black carbon than traditional engines, their impact on the climate is uncertain.

The President's initiative will empower young men and women to invent and commercialize advanced energy technologies such as efficient and cost effective methods for converting sunlight to electricity and fuel, carbon capture and sequestration, stationary and portable advanced batteries for plug - in electric cars, advanced energy storage concepts that will enable sustained energy supply from solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources, high - efficiency deployment of power across «smart grids,» and carbon neutral commercial and residential buildings.

«Maybe we can have the best of both worlds: a price on carbon to create an innovative environment for clean technology in California and keep businesses within state lines and not cause an adverse impact on consumers through radically higher prices for transportation fuels or electricity.»

This price, which essentially transforms the trading scheme into a tax, must be high enough so that it sends a credible signal that emitters must invest in technologies and practices that lower carbon emissions.

Raising carbon prices to perhaps $ 40 per ton of CO2 or higher would encourage greater adoption of new technology, but that option seems politically unlikely.

Taking each factor independently, the team found that CCS only achieves the necessary deployment under one of the following conditions: the price of oil is greater than $ 85 / barrel; the carbon tax incentives increase dramatically to above $ 75 per tonne of carbon dioxide by 2050; or learning rates for technology deployment are sustained at a high rate, with 14 % cost reduction for every doubling of deployment.

It also allows for a smoother reallocation of investment away from high - carbon towards low - carbon technologies and infrastructure, avoiding the risk of stranded assets and economic disruption.

(D) combustion technology to produce higher firing temperature while lowering nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide emissions per unit of output;

And industry leaders have focused recently on ways to impose cleaner coal technologies, including at a major conference in Delhi earlier this month featuring high - level government and industry leaders focusing on coal gasification, carbon capture and storage, upgrades and other measures to improve efficiency and reduce pollution.

Adaptive aerodynamic package, 50:50 weight distribution, ZF - 8 speed gearbox, carbon fiber shaft, V6 2.9 bi-turbo engine with 176 hp / litre engineered with Ferrari, lower weight than ALL its rivals, highest rank in Euro NCAP crash test, faster on track than ALL its rivals... You must be a bit confused about meaning of «technology»....

It's a masterclass on blending low - tech aluminium - forming skills with high - tech carbon technology, and it's shockingly beautiful, making it eye - wateringly desirable.

There is a lot of high tech in the cars, with the carbon fiber technology.

Innovative and unmistakeable design featuring open - pored carbon fibre: This new technology allows the driver to experience the beauty of the high - tech material carbon fibre at first hand.

# 118,950 YEAR: 2013 DRIVE SIDE: Right MILEAGE: 10200 TRANSMISSION: 6 - Speed Touchtronic 2 Automatic POWER: 565 bhp ENGINE SIZE: 6.0 litre V12 EXTERIOR COLOUR: Tungsten Silver INTERIOR COLOUR: Obsidian Black ACCELERATION: 4.1 s (0 - 60 mph) MAX SPEED: 183 Standard Features • 1000 W Bang & Olufsen BeoSound audio system with ICEpower ® technology • Memory seats and exterior mirrors • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) • Adaptive Damping System (ADS) • Powerfold exterior heated mirrors • Front and rear parking sensors • Cruise control • Ventilated, carbon ceramic disc brakes with ABS • LED rear lamps and side repeaters • Tyre pressure monitoring system • Trip computer • Alarm and immobiliser • Bluetooth ® telephone preparation • USB input including integrated Apple iPod ® connector • Dual stage driver and passenger front airbags • High Intensity Discharge headlamps (dipped beam) • Launch Control • Automatic headlights • Infotainment system with capacitive switching • Traction Control (TC) • Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon fibre composite body • Heated rear screen • Automatic wipers • Dynamic stability control (DSC) • Satellite navigation system • Emergency brake assist (EBA) Optio

«Black Chilli Technology» combines the use of grip resins and high structured racing carbon black to achieve short braking distances and excellent stability.

We have been successful at transferring racing technology to the street, especially in our high - performance vehicles such as the Corvette ZR1, Z06, and our carbon fiber models, including aerodynamic, powertrain, chassis, braking safety, and design features.»

Features of the Edizione Tecnica include the fixed high rear wing, as well as brakes in carbon - ceramic technology.

Alongside aluminum components, there are also carbon fiber control arms: innovative Forged Composite technology is also well - suited to this kind of high - load part.

Alongside aluminum components, there are also carbon - fiber control arms: innovative Forged Composite technology is also well - suited to this kind of high - load part.

As seen with recently launched new Bimmers, the new midsize sedan lost some weight thanks to BMW using the carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology in the larger 7 Series, as well as magnesium, aluminum, and high - strength steel in the car's chassis.

Inside, there's leather and Alcantara upholstery, sports seats, high - end infotainment, aluminum, wood, or carbon trim, and all the other technology bits Mercedes is known for.

Dimensions Length without rear wing: 4,980 mm Width without mirrors: 2,046 mm Width with mirrors: 2,224 mm Height: 1,212 mm (variable) Wheelbase: 2,880 mm Engine Model: V8 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology Capacity: 3,981 cc Number of cylinders: 8 V angle: 90 ° Bore: 89 mm Stroke: 80 mm Cylinder spacing: 98 mm Engine speed: approx. 7,000 rpm Body • Composite body with carbon core and DMSB - approved safety roll cage • CFRP outer shell with quick - change concept Chassis • Double wishbones on front and rear axle • Four - way adjustable shock absorbers at front and rear • Anti-roll bars with quick adjustment Power Transmission • Six - speed sequential motorsport gearbox • Electric paddle shift system • Limited slip differential • CFRP drive shaft • Sachs carbon - fibre clutch Electronics • BMW Motorsport in - house developed software functions for engine, gearbox and driver assistance • Steering wheel with 16 buttons and seven dials • Rear - view camera system with object recognition • High - performance headlights with OSRAM LED elements • Live telemetry system for vehicle monitoring Wheels / Tyres • BMW Aero rims: 12.5 x18 inch on the front axle, 13x18 inch on the rear axle • Michelin tyres: 30/68 R18 on the front axle, 31/71 R18 on the rear axle

Since then the company has produced hundreds of innovative high - performance transmissions for technology evaluation in all manner of innovative low carbon powertrain configurations and for low volume production.

Xtrac has considerable experience of designing transmissions for high performance hybrid and electric road vehicles, and has been involved since the inception of low carbon vehicle technologies, having presented its technology to policy makers with a special display at the House of Lords as long ago as 2008 in response to the growing interest in EVs.

Less obvious but important were the introduction of high technology, lightweight, carbon fibre, under - floor cross braces that contribute to the exceptional levels of body stiffness.

In addition to the XKR's standard supercharged engine, four - piston - caliper Brembo brakes with cross-drilled, vented discs, Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS), and cosmetic distinction, the Victory package includes carbon - fiber interior trim in place of wood veneer, special soft - grain leather upholstery, distinctive badging, Bluetooth capability, 20 - inch BBS wheels and matching high - speed tires, and a Momo gearshift knob.

Surprisingly, the Huracan actually weighs a bit more than the Gallardo — despite its carbon fibre and aluminium — but that probably has much to do with the higher quality of construction, fixtures and fittings — and new technology — than any inherent weight in the chassis or body.

The 3 Series has traditionally offered a large variety of packages, including those for luxury (high - end leather upholstery, wood trim), technology (navigation, heads - up display), and performance (up - sized lightweight wheels, sticky summer performance tires, adaptive suspension, big brakes, carbon - fiber trim).

We have only a limited amount of time and resources to confront climate change problem, and we should not be using them to refine old polluting technologies that will always remain carbon - based even if the output per ton of GHGs is higher.

This is necessary for a range of technologies, including but not limited to onshore and offshore wind, solar PV and thermal, advanced geothermal, hybrid and electric vehicles and batteries, carbon capture and storage, nuclear, smart - grid, and high - speed rail.

In addition, higher levels of cooperative investment in RD&D in low carbon energy technologies and solutions would hedge against the risks of under - delivery in key mitigation areas such as energy efficiency and preventing deforestation.

Frydenberg said carbon capture and storage technology, high - efficiency, low - emission coal - fired power stations, and the improvements in the technology of battery storage were canvassed in their discussion.

Asked to rate each energy technology's potential to decrease atmospheric carbon levels over the next 25 years, the number of respondents seeing «high potential» for solar electric, for example, dropped to 66 percent from 74 percent.

Governor Cuomo is driving broader adoption of energy efficiency, renewables and other clean technologies at institutions of higher learning to provide cost savings and reduce our carbon footprint.»