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UTSA, SwRI collaborate to make more efficient storage materials for hydrogen

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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Southwest Research Institute are collaborating to improve storage materials for hydrogen fuels with a hybrid metal-carbon microstructure that combines both chemical and physical hydrogen storage mechanisms. The hydrogen will be chemically and physically absorbed and desorbed.

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SwRI, UTSA researchers show biochar is low-cost, effective method to treat fracking water

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Researchers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) have determined that biochar, a substance produced from plant matter, is a safe, effective and inexpensive method to treat flowback water following hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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With choices of gasoline or a gasoline-electric (hybrid) engine, rear-wheel (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the 2022 Tundra gives buyers multiple options of power and fuel economy. Not a small truck; not a wimpy engine(s). Toyota made it simple offering only two engines. iForce V6 twin-turbo. 389 hp/479 lb.-ft. 389 hp/479 lb.-ft.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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The I-Force Max engine was smooth and powerful with the instant torque from the electric motor. Toyota’s parallel hybrid system automatically switches between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. An engine now augmented by electric drive. Smooth Performer.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

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When Ford showed a front trunk, where a gasoline or diesel engine should be, this caught the interest of the attendees. They became enthusiastic about this new-found storage compartment even before knowing there would not be a conventional engine. with an engine, wires, cooling radiators and other vital mechanical components.

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