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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

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In a new study led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), an international team of researchers developed a novel way to store energy by transporting sand into abandoned underground mines. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Energies. Dabek, P.B., Brandão, R., Patro, E.R.,

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Chalmers team identifies two main challenges for bio-hydrocarbon fuel production from cheap sources

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Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have identified two main challenges for renewable biofuel production from cheap sources: lowering the cost of developing microbial cell factories; and establishing more efficient methods for hydrolysis of biomass to sugars for fermentation.

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IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

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One of the challenges of constructing a global hydrogen economy is hydrogen transportation by sea. An open-access paper on the work is published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. The hydrogen is liquefied where electricity is cheap. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.03.405

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Biden administration considers penalties for Chinese EV companies in Mexico

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I will do it by following international trade laws,” Biden said. White House to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs to fend off cheap imports The White House is thinking of adding penalties to the tariff if Chinese EV makers move production to Mexico to circumvent new import taxes.

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Algenol closes on additional $25M internal equity financing

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This technology has the best chance of actually reducing carbon emissions while producing cheap fuel in the process. —Alejandro Gonzalez, founder of BioFields. BioFields’ most recent investment builds atop previous commitments to Algenol that began in 2007.

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India stays No. 3 spot in global car sales but Japan fast closing the gap | Autocar Professional

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Despite the narrow finish, India is likely to keep its lead on the passenger vehicle sales and its stakes in global scheme of things is only going to grow. We will continue to see increasing role of India in the global markets. million units, as per S&P Global Mobility. in 2023 with volumes of 5.45 We expect Japan to post 8.59

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ARAI conducts first-ever electric two wheeler crash tests in India | Autocar Professional

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In what could be a global first, the move comes despite the absence of mandatory crash testing regulations for two-wheelers, both internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery electric vehicle (BEV). The Indian government responded forcefully with new battery safety norms.

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