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2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners include Opus 12; conversion of CO2 into fuels and chemicals

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The Keeling Curve Prize (KCP) has selected 10 winners for 2019, among them Opus 12 (Berkeley, California) which is developing a device that recycles CO? Each of the 10 2019 Keeling Curve Prize winners will receive $25,000 in prize money. into cost-competitive chemicals and fuels. Earlier post.). Energy Access. Transportation.

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EIA: US large-scale battery storage power capacity increased 35% in 2020

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At the end of 2019, 163 large-scale battery storage systems were operating in the United States, a 28% increase from 2018. Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Hawaii each have more than 50 MW of power capacity. Small-scale batteries have a nameplate power capacity of 1 MW or less.

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Electrify America to more than double its current EV charging network by end of 2025

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In addition to adding to its existing network in the US, Electrify America will also expand its Electrify Canada charging network which began installations in 2019. The announcement expands Electrify America’s previous commitment to invest $2 billion over 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education, and access in the US.

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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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The article points to the 2019 Supreme Court case of Virginia Uranium v. Four states, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and Washington, collectively representing about 15% of the US auto market, have all considered bills effectively requiring all new cars sold in the state to be electric.

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2021 Toyota Mirai arrives in US dealerships in December

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The second-generation Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), which made its debut in 2019 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will arrive in US dealerships—in California and Hawaii—in December.

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Hyundai Kona small SUV revealed, with electric version to come

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The 2018 Kona marks the brand's first foray into the subcompact SUV segment and will likely arrive in the United States next year or for 2019. The Kona name comes from the tourist spot in Hawaii and is meant to signify the vehicle's adventurous.

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Tesla Megapack batteries are starting to live up to their promise

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Since their introduction in 2019, Tesla Megapacks have been deployed across the globe, and they are starting to live up to their promise. If the Hawaii and New Mexico batteries are actually completed this year, for example, Tesla would end up breaking last year’s installation record by about 50%.