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ORNL researchers use blockchain to increase electric grid resiliency; Grid Guard

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The project is part of the ORNL-led Darknet initiative, funded by the DOE Office of Electricity, to secure the nation’s electricity infrastructure by shifting its communications to increasingly secure methods. Our system helps determine in near real time whether a fault was triggered by a cyberattack or induced by natural events.

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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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seen in 2010, according to the newly released BP Statistical Review of World Energy, 2012. The report also highlighted supply disruptions as one of the major energy events of the year. Click to enlarge. Global energy consumption grew by 2.5% in 2011, broadly in line with the historical average but well below the 5.1%

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myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

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Part of the ‘Electric Road to COP26’ , an initiative organised by EVA England , EVA Scotland , GEVA and Local EV Groups (NEXUS) , the group is visiting companies operating at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution to raise awareness of the need for faster transport decarbonisation. myenergi employees outside their new HQ.

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myenergi set to host EV drivers en route to COP26

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Part of the ‘Electric Road to COP26’ , an initiative organised by EVA England , EVA Scotland , GEVA and Local EV Groups (NEXUS) , the group is visiting companies operating at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution to raise awareness of the need for faster transport decarbonisation. myenergi employees outside their new HQ.

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Rice University team links PM2.5 and ozone levels with cardiac arrest

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Ensor is a professor and chair of Rice’s Department of Statistics, and Raun is a research professor in Rice’s Department of Statistics. Increases in ozone level were similar, but on a shorter timescale: Each increase of 20 parts per billion over one to three hours also increased OHCA risk, with a peak of 4.4%.

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‘Women are more at risk of whiplash injuries than men’, says Astrid Linder | Autocar Professional

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Safety statistics suggest that women drivers are three times more likely than men to suffer from whiplash injuries if their car is hit from behind. Her work focuses on research in crash safety and biomechanics, with a particular focus on the development of dummies to assess risk in the event of an accident.

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Tesla, LG, Samsung invited to India battery manufacturing recruitment summit

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India has invited Tesla, LG Energy, and Samsung to the events, although a complete list of battery production companies has not yet been drafted nor confirmed. The meetings are part of an extensive plan to boost cell manufacturing efforts in India. Northvolt, Panasonic , and Toshiba are also being targeted for the summit.

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