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AUGUST 22, 2022

Because so much energy is lost turning steam back into water in the Rankine cycle, at most a third of the power in the steam can be converted into electricity. In comparison, the Brayton cycle has a theoretical conversion efficiency upwards of 50%.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Promising avenues include weight savings and extension of the cruising range in comparison with battery-powered solutions; fuel cell concepts may represent an attractive option for long-distance hauling, which requires heavy loads and large cruising ranges. New opportunities are opening up for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Compressor.

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Commercial Fuel Vehicles Water 223

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MAY 28, 2019

The study supplies information to determine the best design based on needs. These microbes can absorb electricity into their metabolism and use this energy to convert CO 2 to biofuels. Bacteria could be engineered to reverse the process, by converting a bioplastic or biofuel back to electricity.

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Energy Storage Engine Energy Polymer 274

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NOVEMBER 26, 2010

The zeolite catalyst then converts these hydrogenated products into light olefins and aromatic hydrocarbons in a yield as much as three times higher than that produced with the pure pyrolysis oil. In comparison, increasing the H/C eff ratio of pyrolysis oil from 0 to 1.4 earlier post.). Credit: Science , Vispute et al. requires 11.7

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Researchers at Applied Research Associates’ (ARA) Florida Research Laboratory are developing a catalytic hydrothermolysis (CH) process to convert triglycerides (e.g., Hydrogen is supplied in part by water for hydrocarbon cracking, as well as hydrolysis of triglycerides followed by decarboxylation. Credit: ACS, Li et al.

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Oil Convert Water Conversion 199

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

AMP ) have signed a letter of intent for a potential long-term electric motor supply agreement. By comparison, a full hybrid application yielded only a 5 °C difference between the two motor technologies over the same drive cycle. An HVH250 motor. Click to enlarge. Remy International, Inc. and Advanced Mechanical Products, Inc. (

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Conversion Motor Motors Motoring 218

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MAY 10, 2011

Up to 77% of the world’s energy supply could be met by six key renewables by mid-century under the most optimistic scenario if backed by the right enabling public policies, according to a new report by more than 120 researchers working with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Source: SRREN. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 16, 2015

The team noted that, in comparison, to the PV/battery system, the proposed process: stores energy thermochemically with a two- to three-fold higher density; does not discharge the stored energy over time and the storage medium does not degrade with repeated uses, as is the case with batteries; and. —Gençer et al. Emre Gençer, Dharik S.

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JULY 30, 2013

By comparison, the International Energy Agency reports that some 21,500 terawatt-hours of electrical power were generated worldwide in 2010. A number of expert partners have come together to exploit wave energy: Wacker Chemie AG supplies a silicon-based material. The energy converter is basically a three-ply sheet.

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Polymer Power Powered Convert 207

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

Lifecycle GHG comparison. The coal first decomposes into volatiles and char while CH 4 is converted into CO/H 2 mixtures; the char is converted into CO/H 2 mixtures via steam gasification on longer time scales. Click to enlarge. The cost per gallon for the SRI fuel is higher than F-T fuel, however: a calculated $2.81

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Coal Water Transportation Fuel 257

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JANUARY 13, 2011

for GTI’s Integrated Hydropyrolysis and Hydroconversion (IH 2 ) technology, which converts biomass directly into cellulosic gasoline and diesel hydrocarbon blendstocks. During the pilot IH 2 project, CRI/Criterion supplied the IH 2 catalyst.). Property comparison. Fast Pyrolysis Oil IH 2 product. CRI/Criterion Inc.,

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Algae store chemical energy in the form of oils such as neutral lipids or triglycerides; the algal oil can be extracted and converted into biodiesel by transesterification with short-chain alcohols or by hydrogenation of fatty acids into linear hydrocarbons for drop-in fuel components. 3 fatty acids used for food and feed ingredients.

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Portugal Oil Solar Netherlands 199

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JANUARY 16, 2012

The indicators take a holistic approach to assessing many important aspects of the intersection of bioenergy and sustainability, including greenhouse gas emissions, biological diversity, the price and supply of a national food basket, access to energy, economic development and energy security. Water use and efficiency. Social pillar.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 7, 2023

It converts electrical energy from the battery into mechanical energy to drive the vehicle’s wheels. The battery pack stores electrical energy and supplies power to the electric motor. They include components such as inverters, converters, and motor controllers. . #3 What are the main components of an electric vehicle?

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Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric Electrical 52

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MAY 21, 2012

of China, including Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces and Shanghai, The Bluegas catalytic hydromethanation technology, developed and owned by GreatPoint Energy, directly converts coal into pipeline quality natural gas (99.5% pure methane). —Daniel Goldman.

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Coal Gas Purchase Energy 225

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JANUARY 22, 2013

The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator. Certified fuel consumption stands at 2.9

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015

However, to date, the kinetic rates and sustainability of hydrogenase-mediated H 2 production are low in comparison to those reported for some diazotrophic organisms that produce H 2 in oxic-environments as a byproduct of nitrogenase catalyzed N 2 fixation. billion years ago. When nitrogen is not available, the organism produces hydrogen.

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Insight Production Hydrogen Light 150

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JUNE 16, 2012

By comparison, average households in states like California, New York, Illinois and Michigan use between 562 kwh and 799 kwh monthly. The amount of electricity used to produce each vehicle in Ford’s manufacturing facilities has been reduced by about 800 kilowatt-hours—from 3,576 kWh in 2006 to 2,778 kWh in 2011.

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2016 Ford Manufacturer Energy 256

EV Report

APRIL 30, 2020

In comparison with Norway, a country that is considered to be an unofficial leader in Electric Vehicles, around 40 percent of vehicles sold are electric vehicles and there are thousands of drivers who are on a waiting list to purchase the latest electric vehicles. In comparison, in 2018 US and China had a total combined sales of 1.2

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Electric Cars Norway Cars Electric 52

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

With a total tank capacity of 500 liters—2x 250 liters in two tanks accommodated separately in the QUANT’s substructure—the QUANT F has a projected range of 800 km (497 miles)—a 30% increase in comparison to the QUANT E from 2014. Side view of the new QUANT F. Click to enlarge. This is unique. —Nunzio La Vecchia.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

A comparison of estimates of the energy return on investment (EROI) at the wellhead for conventional crude oil, or for crude product prior to refining for oil shale. Oil shale” is shale containing kerogen, a combination of chemical compounds that can be converted into synthetic petroleum. Source: Cleveland and O’Connor.

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Oil Cleveland Carbon Boston 199

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APRIL 18, 2013

not produced naturally as are fossil energies, but as the product of converting other resources. The H 2 used in industry is mainly produced by converting natural gas (CH 4 ), which has the downside of emitting CO 2. Currently, hydrogen is considered a carrier of energy rather than a source—i.e., 15, EGU2013-5553.

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Hydrogen Industrial Industry Water 225

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MARCH 22, 2011

Comparison of yields of ethanol vs other reduced products. The biochemical approach uses enzymes to convert pretreated lignocellulosic biomass materials into sugars, which can then be fermented into ethanol. The theoretical yield for ethanol, they note, is 51%; for n-butanol or iso-butanol, 41%; and for octane C 8 -hydrocarbon, 29.7%.

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Charged EVs

APRIL 1, 2024

However, as sustainability is central to the mission of the EV industry, we need to hold ourselves to much higher standards than those of past transportation technologies, and there’s a long way to go before we have a true circular supply chain for batteries. Developing and scaling more sustainable recycling methods is a high priority.

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Building Batteries Battery Lithium Ion 95

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JUNE 29, 2009

The CO 2 will be supplied to the algae in the photobioreactors and will serve as the carbon source for the ethanol produced. The result is a CO 2 capture process which converts industrially derived CO 2 into more sustainable fuels and chemicals. By comparison, corn produces around 400 gallons/acre/year.

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Building Georgia Grant Carbon 210

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MAY 1, 2010

Air Products will supply the hydrogen as well as its compression, storage and two indoor hydrogen dispensing units. Hydrogen fuel cell forklifts are not adversely impacted by temperature or by operating in coolers and freezers, in comparison to traditional battery performance.

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Hydrogen Installation Fuel Lead Acid 170

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JUNE 30, 2010

Acetogens have several advantages to yeast: they convert all xylose (C 5 ) and glucose (C 6 ) sugars and tolerate all breakdown products of biomass; they operate in harsh environments; and they produce no CO 2 as a by-product. In comparison, traditional yeast fermentation creates one molecule of CO 2 for every molecule of ethanol.

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JULY 26, 2021

They have been developed for long-range power supplies for electric vehicles. We have an economical and refined process of converting bauxite, the ore used to make aluminium. Can achieve a greater range in comparison with Li-ion batteries. The energy density is of multiple times of a Li-ion battery. The Indo-Israeli Partnership.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery India 52

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

By comparison: The new Ford Shelby GT 350 will feature a naturally aspirated 5.2L A dedicated 48‑volt electrical sub-system—another key future technology from Audi ( earlier post )—supplies electrical energy to the turbocharger. A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12‑volt electrical system.

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Audi Engine Shelby Power 150

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

Redox flow batteries (RFB) are chemical energy storage devices, and use dissolved redox couples (an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent in an electron transfer process) held in separate external tanks; electricity is converted in a separate power module. A Comparison of Materials and Treatment of Materials for Vanadium Redox Flow Battery.

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Batteries Battery Li-ion Lithium Ion 191

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JANUARY 13, 2016

At low loads only the front axle receives propulsive power, and at very low speeds the power is supplied solely by the battery. It supplies up to 100 kW of power, ample for a temporary, forceful burst when accelerating. 3-way power DC/DC converter. The 3-way converter connects the battery, fuel cell and power electronics.

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Audi Concept Detroit Fuel 150

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AUGUST 30, 2011

Research project Turbosteamer: comparison of the heat exchanger generation 1 (top) and generation 2 (bottom). —Jürgen Ringler, Team Leader for Thermal Energy Converters at BMW Group Research and Technology. The thermoelectric generator converts heat directly into electricity. Click to enlarge. Turbosteamer.

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Waste BMW Exhaust Gas-Electric 376

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JULY 21, 2010

LanzaTech uses proprietary bacteria to convert industrial waste gases into fuels and chemicals. The significance of its technology means that fuel can be produced with no impact on food supply or land use. Experimental data and in silico comparisons revealed a third mode of anaerobic homoacetogenic metabolism. Gary Reischel.

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New Zealand Waste China Financing 170

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

On both drivetrains there is exhaust gas recirculation, an oxidation catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter. The E-motor is supplied with energy from a lithium-ion battery located at the front of the car. They include special piston crowns, multi-injection and individual orientations of the specific injection jets.

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Diesel Concept Design Hybrid 296

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

The power supply unit can run on biodiesel as well as regular diesel. The conditions whether cool flames can be stabilised or not is related to the heat release of the pre-reactions in comparison to the heat losses of the system. The reformer converts hydrocarbons into hydrogen, CO 2 and heat. —Hartmann et al.

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Norway Diesel Fuel Hydrogen 199

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JUNE 24, 2013

Comparison of electric drive fuel consumption (kWh/100 miles). By comparison, a Volkswagen Polo is slightly longer (156.3 kWh lithium-ion battery—integrated in the front section of the XL1—supplies the electric motor with 220 volts of electrical energy. Data: Volkswagen, US EPA and DOE. Click to enlarge. inches tall.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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AUGUST 20, 2012

They also used average values and assuming common conditions along the supply chain in their scenarios. We are using the same methodology used in a previous paper on palm oil biodiesel (Pehnelt and Vietze 2011) and adjust the background data and scenarios to the common conditions and supply chains of rapeseed biodiesel production in Europe.

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