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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water.

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La Poste testing hydrogen fuel cell range extenders in Renault Kangoo Z.E. mail delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

The Symbio FCell offer includes standard CAN-Bus and electrical interfaces, cooling output and maintenance software. La Poste has targeted a 30% CO 2 reduction target per household served between 2008 and 2018. The bipolar plates in hydrogen fuel cells regulate gas and water circulation as well as the collection of electrical current.

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A Project-Based Perspective: Algae Biofuels Economic Viability

Green Car Congress

Generally these assessments have taken a first-order look at capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. O&M costs generally include expenses for nutrients (generally N-P-K), CO 2 distribution, water replenishment due to evaporative losses, utilities, components replacement, and labor costs. 1 ] Phillip T.

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The Cat Is Still On The Roof – And The Roof! The Roof! The Roof Is On Fire!

Creative Greenius

I originally wrote and published this piece in June of 2008 under the title “The Cat Is On The Roof – This Joke is at YOUR Expense…&#. Today, on this very special Blog Action Day Creative Greenius, I take you back to June of 2008 and ask you: What the hell have YOU been doing for the past 12 months? “What!?

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Revenge of the Electric Car

An injection well pumps water into this hot layer where it is turned to steam. Once the capital costs of setting up the facility are recouped, about ten years in this case, all they have are maintenance and operational costs since the energy source is essentially free forever. Published: December 2, 2008. By JOHN MARKOFF.

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