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New Fraunhofer membrane technology enables co-transport of hydrogen and natural gas

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If hydrogen is collected from renewable sources such as wind and solar power, there are no climate-damaging emissions. The HYPOS (Hydrogen Power Storage & Solutions East Germany) project is working to create an intelligent infrastructure of distributor networks and storage stations that will make hydrogen available to all regions.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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Electricity generation from variable renewable electricity sources (VRE) such as wind and solar power has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so. However, the distributed, non-synchronous, and weather-dependent nature of the resources causes specific challenges when integrating them into power systems.

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Toyota entering three differently fueled vehicles in ENEOS Super Taikyu Series 2022

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Carbon-neutral fuel. Toyota is entering a new GR86-based vehicle that uses carbon-neutral fuel as an attempt to expand internal combustion engine fuel options. The vehicle will be powered by a 1.4-liter The vehicle will be powered by a 1.4-liter Earlier post.). Hydrogen engine. ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF Concept.

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Prototype electric New Flyer transit bus powered by 120 kWh MHI MLiX Li-ion pack in operational testing in Manitoba, Canada

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The E-Bus project is being implemented under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Renewable Energy Development signed in December 2010 between the Government of Manitoba and MHI, under which the two parties agreed to collaborate towards realizing an advanced low-carbon society. Daisuke Mukai et al.

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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

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Rush to switch to low carbon generation. Slashing gas storage facilities. No new nuclear power plants operational. Rush to implement Green Power. Solar also generates a good share of the power generated when the sun shines. Needs – Solar and Battery. Outlawing fracking. Nuclear 15%. Biomass 5%.

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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The research concentrates on two aspects: maximizing the production of liquid fuel and reducing the carbon intensity of oil shale-based power and heat generation. The aim is to improve technologies for greater efficiency throughout the oil shale cycle, from mining to consumption.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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The project will provide additional visibility for operators, which will increase the system’s capacity to integrate on-site energy technologies, such as solar photovoltaic energy systems, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles or battery storage. Notrees Wind Storage. Pecan Street Project (TX). 24,063,978. 48,127,957. 21,806,232.