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KIT and Wintershall Dea collaborating to develop industrial-scale methane pyrolysis for CO2-free production of hydrogen

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and colleagues earlier developed an efficient process for methane pyrolysis. Now, KIT is partnering with industry partner Wintershall Dea to further develop this process for use on an industrial scale. —Prof Wetzel. Resources. Geißler, A. Abánades, A. Heinzel, K.

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Study suggests lithium and cobalt for batteries may face supply risks by 2050

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Analysis by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) suggests that, given the foreseen scaling of battery demand up to 2050, each may face supply risks, albeit for different reasons. Estimated number of devices and related energy demand for 2016–2050.

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2016 Ford F-150 offers ability to run on compressed natural gas, propane

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Ford will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter liter V6 engine, given the capability of the 2016 F-150 5.0-liter 2016 F-150 trucks running on CNG or propane will be able to tow the same amount as if they were running on gasoline.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Nostalgic Beach Supplies, Egg Cups and More

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Garden Party Ikebana Essentials From the Fashion Designer Ulla Johnson The New York-based fashion designer Ulla Johnson has collaborated with the British Japanese home and gardening brand Niwaki on a five-piece ikebana kit, launching next week.

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Volkswagen to build first production MEB electric vehicle at Zwickau in 2019

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Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant in Saxony, Germany will build the brand’s first production vehicle based on the MEB—the Modular Electric Drive kit, Modularer Elektrifizierungsbaukastenin—2019. Salzgitter will produce and supply MEB drive system components. Earlier post.) Volkswagen’s I.D., The compact I.D. Earlier post.).

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Ballard lands $17M deal for deployment of ~300 fuel cell buses in China; new 30 kW and 60 kW modules

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Under a newly signed long-term license and supply agreement, Ballard Power Systems will supply Guangdong Synergy Hydrogen Power Technology Co., The deal has an estimated initial value of $17 million through 2016, with the opportunity for significant recurring royalties starting in 2017. 90 kW FCvelocity-HD7.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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The situation is the result of supply-chain issues caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded 2016. She and three of her coworkers decided in 2016 to launch Wisy to develop a solution. “It Solving Supply-Chain Disruptions Chen says she knew Wisy’s platform had to be “available, reliable, fast, and flexible.”

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