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ExxonMobil develops efficient new technology to dehydrate natural gas; exclusive license to Sulzer

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The new technology, developed and extensively field-tested by ExxonMobil, more efficiently removes water vapor present during the production of natural gas. The water-rich glycol is regenerated using a conventional system and is sent back to the droplet generator to be used again.

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Aqua America to transition portions of fleet to CNG

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one of the largest US-based, publicly-traded water utilities, is going to transition portions of its larger vehicle fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG). Aqua Pennsylvania plans to begin the transition with its 20 dump trucks and 60 vans initially, as there are not many passenger vehicle opportunities available currently.

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

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New Jersey is second only to California in adoption of solar infrastructure. Despite the announcement recently that Germany will be lowering their feed-in tariffs in January of 2012, they remain 40% of the total solar market globally while receiving less average daily solar radiation than New Jersey. [ Resources. [

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BASF Opens Production Facility for High-Temperature Membrane Electrode Assemblies

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BASF officially opened its BASF Fuel Cell production facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The novel MEA developed by BASF contains the first commercially available high temperature membrane for fuel cells, allowing operating temperatures in the range of 120-180 °C (320 to 360 °F).

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The 27 projects range from concept studies and component design research to prototype development and in-water device testing. The system will employ tidal turbine blades to pressurize and push the water without using any underwater high-ratio gears or electrical components. DOE Funding: $240,000. Total Project Value: $391,000.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

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The training includes best practices for driving an EV, how you charge at home, how you charge away from home, what the different types of charging are, what incentives may be available, and how to point consumers in the right direction. PlugStar has iterated on that training to streamline it and make it more efficient.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

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The training includes best practices for driving an EV, how you charge at home, how you charge away from home, what the different types of charging are, what incentives may be available, and how to point consumers in the right direction. PlugStar has iterated on that training to streamline it and make it more efficient.