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Electrify America reaches 30MW in installed battery energy storage at 140 DC-fast charging stations across the US; behind-the-meter grid services

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Such innovation of energy storage solutions tailored to the DC fast charging use case differentiate Electrify America’s energy services offerings to support drivers as well as commercial associates via its Electrify Commercial division.

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6PPD-quinone derived from tire debris is toxic to two trout species, not just coho salmon

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Every time it rains, fish living downstream of storm drains are exposed to pollutants, including the tire-derived compound 6PPD-quinone, in the runoff. They found that even small concentrations, such as those regularly occurring in surface waters after stormwater runoff events, were fatal to brook and rainbow trout. 2c00050.

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Proterra and Komatsu collaborate to electrify underground mining machines

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Mining equipment and services provider Komatsu plans to utilize Proterra’s high-performance battery systems for the development of prototype machines this year before the expected commencement of commercial production in 2022. The collaboration represents Proterra’s entry into the underground mining equipment market.

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Tula presenting diesel Dynamic Skip Fire technology at Future Diesel Powertrain Summit in Shanghai

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dDSF improves fuel efficiency by firing all events at the most efficient ratio of air to fuel, allowing optimal combustion at all engine output levels. This allows for more efficient conversion of pollutants in the catalyst and reduced NO x , at no additional after treatment hardware cost.

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Video Friday: ARTEMIS

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. CMU ] I cannot believe that this system made it to the commercial pilot stage, but pretty awesome that it has, right? And here's an overview of the wider event, from Tech United Eindhoven.

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EPA proposes new rulemaking for sharp cuts in methane emissions from oil and gas industry

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Oil and natural gas operations also emit smog-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic air pollutants such as benzene that harm public health. In addition to these benefits, EPA estimates that from 2023 to 2035, the proposal would reduce VOC emissions by 12 million tons and hazardous air pollution by 480,000 tons.

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5GAA hosts C-V2X connected vehicle demo in Berlin

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5GAA C-V2X use cases showcased at the Berlin event included: Traffic Management Solutions: Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) and Red-Light Violation Warning (RLVW) to Vehicle. Waiting at the red light is not only time consuming, but idling, braking and accelerating release more pollutants.

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