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NETL publishes review of safety challenges of production, transportation and storage of hydrogen

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The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has published The Hydrogen Safety Review for Gas Turbines, SOFC, and High Temperature Hydrogen Production to review and summarize the unique safety challenges involved with the production, transportation and storage of hydrogen. The lower ignition energy makes smaller sparks a concern.

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Ford recalling Focus Electrics over electric powertrain propulsion failure

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According to the defect information report Ford filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 2,456 vehicles in the US and federalized territories are potentially affected. Vehicle braking and steering continue to operate normally. In September, Ford’s Critical Review Group reviewed the issue.

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UH, Toyota researchers develop new cathode and electrolyte for high-power Mg battery rivaling Li-ion

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Here we report a heterogeneous enolization chemistry involving carbonyl reduction (C=O?C–O We demonstrated a heterogeneous enolization redox chemistry to create a cathode which is not hampered by the ionic dissociation and solid-state diffusion challenges that have prevented magnesium batteries from operating efficiently at room temperature.

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CSIRO study finds little to no environmental impact from fracing in Queensland

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The three-year research program comprised two phases: review, design and test best-practice sampling and monitoring techniques and methods; and an extensive field-based monitoring and sampling program for air, water and soils, and a laboratory analysis of soil samples exposed to HF chemicals. —Dr Barrett.

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Ruff News for Waymo After Test Vehicle Runs Over Dog

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A Waymo autonomous test vehicle struck and killed a small dog in San Francisco last month, with news emerging after an incident report filed with the California Department of Motor Vehicles became public. That could be what has taken place here and is supported by the report issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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International review study seeks to improve modeling for plug-in vehicle adoption

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The team reviewed models from 16 countries, including the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Ireland. These studies modeled the decision factors that drive consumers to purchase PEVs: vehicle and energy prices, operating costs, available charging infrastructure and range, among others. 2018.03.055.

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Ford recalling nearly 140,000 2013 Escapes with 1.6L EcoBoost engines over fire potential

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In the information sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning the recall, Ford said that beginning in late August through October, it began to receive a series of engine compartment fire reports, indicating a potential trend.

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