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IACS team develops high-performing bio-inspired electrocatalyst for hydrogen generation in an aqueous medium

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billion tonnes of it is produced annually worldwide which is higher than any other transition metals (copper comes second in the list with an annual production of 16 million tonnes). Dey et al, Supporting info. 1,000 times more abundant than Co) and ?2.6 per mole of enzyme per second. Fe H 2 ase mainly reduces protons to H 2.

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UK power crisis – entirely the fault of regulators and ministers

EV Info

As our North Sea production reduces over the last few years, we have been increasingly reliant on imported gas that accounts for close to half our needs. Right now, production is low in Russia, so the cost has increased. Why, simple the US embraced Fracking to produce bountifully supplies of cheap gas. No Fracking.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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For details on what we’ve called “The Big Fix” beyond the following, see [link] —and we’ll continue adding back-up info at CalCars-News and elsewhere. And oil only seems cheap. Our effort will inspire other startups to accelerate development of liquid fuels from algae and agricultural waste products.

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Mad Power thoughts

EV Info

Gas turbines are fairly flexible to switch on and off as wind varies, they’re relatively cheap, highly efficient and much lower in emissions than wood, coal or oil. Do everything to encourage fusion, the almost infinitely productive technology that looks ready to go by 2040. Gas is the only answer. Source: Daily Mail.

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Best smart helmets – keep your head safe while you ride!

Green Authority

Let’s jump right into our favorite smart helmet products to show you. Do keep in mind Sena products are not cheap. The new helmet is supposed to have all of the features that were supposed to be in the original Skully product. The bad news is that this product is not yet available. Motorcycle helmets.

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Urban transport | Two wheels good | The Economist

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Digg Facebook Reddit more… Print Reprints & permissions Related Items From The Economist Two-wheelers take over Nov 13th 2008 Bicycle production Sep 22nd 2008 Electric bikes in China Aug 13th 2008 More. Advertising info Legal disclaimer Accessibility Privacy policy Terms & Conditions Help. All rights reserved.

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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

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There are some EV-specific plans that offer very cheap off-peak rates, sometimes below 10c per kWh, bringing that charging price down to around $5. Others offer cheap rates during the day to take advantage of excess solar energy in the grid. So an average EV with a 60kWh battery pack should cost between $9 and $24 to charge.

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