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PNNL’s hydrothermal liquefaction shows promise for turning toxic algal blooms into biocrude

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One year into the ERDC project, the team demonstrated a three-step approach that “cleans” the water, removes the algae and entrained nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, and transforms the algae into a potential energy source. 2017) in the book Algal Biofuels. Algae biorefinery concept through HTL.

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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. Meanwhile, other states are experiencing rapid growth. Get started here. –

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What You Need to Know About EVs Catching Fire

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On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida. In 2017, flooding rains from Hurricane Harvey were strong enough to disable water supply infrastructure in Beaumont, Texas, leaving 118,000 residents without water. EV Fires in Florida After Hurricane Ian. What You Need to Know About EVs Catching Fire.

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Tesla keynote to open 34th International Battery Seminar; material sourcing for the Gigafactory

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Tesla’s Kurt Kelty will deliver one of the opening plenary keynotes at the 34th Annual International Battery Seminar & Exhibit 20-23 March 2017 in Florida. In addition, he will discuss the production of cells for energy products manufactured at the Gigafactory including the Powerwall and Powerpack.

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OPIS: Recovery of US gasoline demand stalls as summer driving season ends

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For the years 2017-2019 the average drop in US gasoline demand from August to October has been on the order of 5 to 10%. Florida showed an even larger year-on-year differential of 35% for the same reason. below prior year levels. This allows users to track and benchmark industry trends for overall retail gasoline sales.

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Clean Energy to build new CNG stations for multiple transit agencies and large school district; agreements with trucking, refuse and others

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. NICE has awarded Clean Energy the contract to design, build and operate and maintain a new CNG station that will, upon completion, replace its existing Mitchel Field station, and operate and maintain the existing CNG stations. Completion of the new station is expected for summer 2017. Schlosser Co.

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UPS adding 200 more series hybrid delivery trucks

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A cloud-based, real time telematics performance monitoring system provides feedback for energy monitoring and route efficiency. will be deployed beginning in January 2017 starting in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and, possibly in other states as well.

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