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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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A blend of water, halides, additives, and buffering agents make up the proprietary aqueous electrolyte. The issuance of conditional commitment by the DOE was preceded by legal, technical and commercial due diligence by the LPO to evaluate the loan and the project’s potential to meet market demand and commercial and environmental benchmarks.

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3 Duke Energy subsidiaries plead guilty to 9 criminal violations of Clean Water Act; $102M settlement

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Under the plea agreement, both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, must certify that they have reserved sufficient assets to meet legal obligations with respect to its coal ash impoundments within North Carolina, obligations estimated to be approximately $3.4

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New study confirms extensive gas leaks in the North Sea; recommends stricter guidelines for handling of abandoned wells

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Researchers from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel have found that considerable quantities of the greenhouse gas methane escape uncontrolled into the water from abandoned oil and gas wells in the North Sea. Matthias Haeckel from GEOMAR, who lead the study. In seawater, methane is usually consumed by microbes.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Direct water injection. Bosch and water injection. Earlier post. l/100 km/26.7-28.3 Click to enlarge.

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What Are Your Rights After a DUI Arrest?

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Engaging a local Decatur DUI defense lawyer can be an invaluable step to navigate these turbulent waters. This article aims to shed light on what your rights are after a DUI arrest in the Decatur area and how a defense lawyer can help uphold these rights and guide you through the legal process.

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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

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Due to the lack of commercially available e-fuels, IFPEN had to blend three e-fuel blends itself representative of potential future fuel that are compatible with gasoline cars. The ethanol and e-fuel would separate out similarly to oil and water. The three blends were: 100% paraffinic e-fuel.

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Researchers propose using AC and ventilation systems for decentralized production of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels

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Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the University of Toronto have proposed a method enabling air conditioning and ventilation systems to produce synthetic fuels from CO 2 and water from the ambient air. Envisioned modular, on-site renewable hydrocarbon synthesis system based on CO 2 capture from thin air.

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