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

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A new approach developed by researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and international colleagues proposes using solid air (nitrogen or oxygen) as a medium for recycling cooling energy across the hydrogen liquefaction supply chain. The hydrogen is liquefied where electricity is cheap.

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BNEF: China dominates the Li-ion battery supply chain, but Europe is on the rise

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China dominates BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking in 2020, having quickly surpassed Japan and Korea that were leaders for the majority of the previous decade. This has led to a boom in European cell plants, and the rest of the supply chain is also slowly making its way to Europe.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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I knew I wanted something for her that was cheap to maintain, had a reliable automatic transmission, came with cruise control, AC. The other is the hybrid battery (nickel-metal in the Gen2), responsible for the charge and supplying the cabin with electricity, including the climate control. It was time to buy our first car.

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NACFE releases guidance report on hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks

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Hydrogen is a regional solution, cheap hydrogen even more so. With an abundance of new research and company announcements in the hydrogen truck space, this report offers not only a way for the readers to make sense of the opportunity, but also provides a comprehensive set of resources for those who wish to explore the subject further.

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Tesla flooded with new invitations from Mexican States vying to host automaker

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That consideration may have changed as the Mexican president discouraged the automaker, arguing the State may not have the necessary water resources. Veracruz noted that it had an abundant supply of water and cheap electricity , thanks to Mexico’s only nuclear power plant.

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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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The Pb-acid SLI battery will still continue to be in demand for the many small and cheap ICE vehicles where cost of the battery replacement will always be the deciding factor. There will still be a need for a 12 V battery for the supply of auxiliary power that will not necessarily be a Pb-acid SLI battery. —Ferg et al.

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Opinion: Here’s what will send oil prices back up again

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There is no doubt that supply has increased. Supply alone, however, doesn’t determine price. According to this chart (above) from the US Energy Information Agency (EIA), demand has been increasing along with supply since 2010. We must also consider demand, and that has been increasing too. That is a good thing.