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California Energy Commission awards Sierra Northern Railway team nearly $4M to demonstrate hydrogen switching locomotive; H2RAM

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To build the locomotive and demonstrate its operations in a real-world environment. To collect data during the demonstration period to provide insights into the performance, operations, and costs of this technology. The overall project goals and objectives are: To design a safe and reliable hydrogen fuel cell powered locomotive.

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Researchers develop new stable artificial photosynthesis device to produce ethylene and hydrogen from sunlight and CO2

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A research team has developed a new artificial photosynthesis device component with remarkable stability and longevity as it selectively converts sunlight and carbon dioxide into two promising sources of renewable fuels: ethylene and hydrogen. We knew it was unstable—but we were surprised to learn just how unstable it really is.

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US launches government-wide Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge; 3B gpy by 2030; 100% of demand by 2050

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The DOE will undertake to: Continue investments and develop expertise in sustainable technologies to develop cost-effective low-carbon liquid fuels and enabling coproducts from renewable biomass and waste feedstocks. Continue a significant multi-year SAF scale-up strategy committed to in FY21.

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MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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If we’re to achieve zero-carbon electricity, we must replace all greenhouse gas-emitting sources. Low- and zero-carbon alternatives to greenhouse-gas emitting peaker plants are in development, such as arrays of lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen power generation. —Emre Gençer, co-author.

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GM achieves perfect scores on climate change data disclosure and performance in CDP report

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This has led to expanded use of renewable energy, a ‘zero waste’ mindset and other initiatives that have sharply reduced our energy intensity, resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. GM asserts addressing climate change is not only good for the environment, it delivers tangible business value.

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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

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The Joint Battery Research Center began to take shape in November 2021, when the Group and Seoul National University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a joint battery research center and mid- to long-term joint research based on the consensus on realizing carbon-neutrality and creating a battery research ecosystem.

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Using Industrial Automation to Monitor Vertical Farms

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By supplying plants with the precise amount of water, nutrients, and light, indoor farming creates an ideal environment for their growth. Cutting-edge automation systems now monitor and control environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, and nutrient delivery—ensuring optimal conditions that minimize waste.