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The James Webb Space Telescope was a Career-Defining Project for Janet Barth

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Barth, an IEEE Life Fellow, conducted pioneering work in analyzing the effects of cosmic rays and solar radiation on spacecraft observatories. Barth (left) and Moira Stanton at the 1997 RADiation and its Effects on Components and Systems Conference, held in Cannes, France. Member grade: Life Fellow.

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U Chicago, MIT study suggests ongoing use of fossil fuels absent new carbon taxes

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While renewable energy has made promising gains in just the last few years—the cost of solar dropped by about two-thirds from 2009 to 2014—new drilling and extraction techniques have made fossil fuels cheaper and markedly increased the amount of oil and gas available. But in 2015, the average price of oil was about $49 per barrel.

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Brookhaven team develops molybdenum-soy catalyst that rivals performance of noble metals for hydrogen production

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The Brookhaven team had already identified some promising leads with experiments demonstrating the potential effectiveness of low-cost molybdenum paired with carbon, as well as the use of nitrogen to confer some resistance to the corrosive, acidic environment required in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis cells. Energy Environ.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. Marc is an advocate for clean energy, drives a Tesla Model S 100D, has solar panels and two Tesla Power Walls. Alan Morgan Current Profession: Director of Business and Market Development (Solar) How will you add value to the EAA Board? Experience in business & market development.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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nk City, and 2013 Tesla Model S. Marc is an advocate for clean energy, drives a Tesla Model S 100D, has solar panels and two Tesla Power Walls. Alan Morgan Current Profession: Director of Business and Market Development (Solar) How will you add value to the EAA Board? Experience in business & market development.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Volkswagen produces the hydrogen for the pressure tank station from renewable solar-generated electricity. The battery operates at a different voltage level than the fuel cell; hence, there is a DC converter (DC/AC) between the two components—this tri-port converter is located behind the stack. The Fuel Cell Stack.

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BYD Atto3 launch event notes | Key takeaways

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In 2018, BYD holds the Worldwide Developers Conference, the first developers conference in the automotive industry's 132-year history. BYD are operating in four main industries Electronics Renewable energy & Solar and energy storage products Rail transit Auto business BYD has around 40,000 people in RnD and have 25,000 patents.

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