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Tesla is opening a flagship store in Thailand: report

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Tesla is set to open a flagship store in Bangkok, Thailand, as early as June. The opening of the flagship store comes as Tesla is looking to accelerate its electric vehicle sales in Thailand. Despite Tesla’s higher vehicle prices, the Model Y and Model 3 have seen strong demand in Thailand.

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BNEF report finds hydrogen promising decarbonization pathway, but carbon prices and emissions policies required

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The falling cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar power offers a promising route to cutting emissions in some of the most fossil-fuel-dependent sectors of the economy, such as steel, heavy-duty vehicles, shipping and cement, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Summary of the economics of a hydrogen economy.

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Wallbox and Kia America partner on bidirectional EV charging; Quasar 2 and EV9

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Across the US, unforeseen power outages cost the US economy $150 billion annually. By taking advantage of time-of-use utility rates in the US, users can enhance the impact of V2H technology by scheduling charging sessions at times when energy prices are low and discharging their car to power their home when prices are high.

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Energy researchers: clean US hydrogen economy is within reach, but needs a game plan

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However, they note, a clean US hydrogen economy will require a comprehensive strategy and a 10-year plan. The Hydrogen Earthshot is necessary to create a hydrogen economy, but it is not sufficient. An H 2 economy already exists, but it involves lots of greenhouse gas emissions. A clean H 2 economy does not exist today.

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NACS survey: falling gasoline prices encouraging consumers to drive more in August

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As gasoline prices continue to fall from their seasonal high, consumers say they are more optimistic about the economy and will increase their driving in August. However, consumers don’t expect gas prices to fall below $2 per gallon, according to the latest NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Consumer Fuels Survey.

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Cadillac upgrades XT5 and XT6 in China with 48V Mild Hybrid System

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Cadillac is upgrading the XT5 and XT6 SUV lineups in China with a 48V mild hybrid system for improved fuel economy and better driving performance. While cruising, the system recycles energy from the engine and stores it for future acceleration. As a result, the fuel efficiency of the MY21 XT5 has been improved by 5% to 7.0

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DOE researchers investigate economic and environmental impacts of converting wet waste to renewable diesel

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Given the nature of wet waste resources that requires dedicated waste management practices to collect, store, treat, and dispose of the waste, shifting the waste resources from going through conventional waste management practices to utilization as feedstocks for energy production may represent an avoided cost of waste management and disposal.

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