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New solid hydrogen-on-demand fuel cell from HES Energy Systems flies UAV for record 6 hours

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Besides achieving a significant technical and performance milestone for hydrogen-on-demand enabled fuel cells, it is also the first time that a fuel cell has moved beyond the prototype stage and entered the standard products list of a UAV manufacturer.

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Audi introducing supercharged gasoline engine version of SQ5 SUV at Detroit Show

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As a comparison, the Audi SQ5 TDI produces 230 kW (313 hp), with peak torque of 650 N·m (479 lb-ft). The fast-shifting automatic transmission offers two modes, and the driver can also switch gears manually via the standard shift paddles on the steering wheel. The new Audi SQ5 shown at the Detroit Auto Show is powered by a 3.0L

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Charged and umlaut continue partnership on 2021 EV Charging Infrastructure Benchmark

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The goal was to bring you a comparison of the charging industry’s best efforts: a search for the best user experience currently available. Its methodology is respected as the de facto industry standard. The testing experts: umlaut. For example, every year umlaut assesses over 200 telecom networks in more than 120 countries.

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New Tool to Assist in Deciding Whether to Use Managed Relocation of Species in Adaptation to Climate Change

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David Richardson of Stellenbosch University in South Africa led the writing of the paper. Comparisons of stakeholders’ scores should help stakeholders identify the sources of their disagreements so that they may be resolved. However, the tool does not, by itself produce management recommendations.

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Study finds rising temperatures increase risk of unhealthy ozone levels absent sharp cuts in precursors

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The agency is considering tightening the standard to a value between 65 and 70 ppb over eight hours.). A comparison of regional to global model projections shows that the global model is biased high in surface ozone compared to the regional model and compared to observations. Pfister, G. Walters, J.-F. Lamarque, J. Holland, and C.

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Study recommends $10B/year US federal investment in energy RD&D and a substantial price on carbon emissions; leveraging the national labs and encouraging the private sector for a clean energy future

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They then used the experts’ input to conduct extensive economic modeling on the impact of federal R&D investments and other policies (such as a clean energy standard) on economic, environmental, and security goals. Experts in each of the technology areas covered recommended large increases in federal ERD&D investments.

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