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NREL: Untapped potential exists for blending hydropower, floating PV

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For comparison, global final electricity consumption was just over 22,300 terawatt-hours in 2018, the most recent year for which statistics are available, according to the International Energy Agency. So far, only a small hybrid floating solar/hydropower system has been installed, and that is in Portugal. 2020.08.080.

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Volkswagen’s WeShare electric car-charing expands in Europe, fleet to increase to 8,400 EVs

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In comparison with the sector as a whole, this figure is very high and shows that WeShare is highly relevant for people’s urban mobility, commented Reth. Schwarz is currently installing a total of 140 public charging stations at 60 Lidl and 10 Kaufland locations in Berlin.

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Panasonic and Tokyo Gas introduce home fuel cell unit for condominiums

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The product is the first commercialized fuel cell system in which the fuel cell unit, hot water unit and backup heat source unit can all be stored in the pipe shaft of the condominium. A pipe shaft is a space to store water and gas pipes that runs vertically through condominium floors.

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Mercedes-Benz delivers electric eActros heavy-duty truck to Logistik Schmitt for testing; countering catenaries

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The expenses involved in installing one charging station at each customer’s premises is comparatively low. Third phase: direct comparison with the overhead catenary truck. The energy is stored in lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 240 kWh. Its range of 200 kilometers has proved to be absolutely realistic.

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Continental presents 48V full-hybrid system; motor delivers up to 30 kW

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The key component here is a new, water-cooled electric motor, the peak output of which was doubled to 30 kW in comparison with that used previously. Overall, 48-volt high-power technology requires only slightly more installation space than the previous system. 8-volt high-power electric motor with a peak output of 30?kW.

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Stuff We Use: Toolboxes & Worktables

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& We’ve been publishing these Stuff We Use installments for a spell now, trying to make sure items covered are generally found in a gearhead’s garage. But it’s unhelpful to have a raft of tools without anywhere to store them – which is why this post will talk about the types of toolboxes and worktables we find helpful.

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Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

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Here’s Brennan Boblett, Director of UX Design, sharing just a few of the features we have in store. Rivian’s autonomous driving capabilities will likely make use of the hardware installed for its vehicles’ Driver+ system , a set of Level 2 active safety features to assist drivers on the road.

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