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DOE selects 5 geothermal energy projects to receive up to $28M

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Selected by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office these projects align with the goals of the 2019 GeoVision study, which outlines a path to unlock the full potential of geothermal power as a clean, reliable, and affordable energy source for American homes and businesses.

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Researchers discover novel water-assisted approach to double or triple rate of furfural conversion

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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma, in collaboration with the University of Tulsa, have a novel approach for the water-assisted upgrading of the renewable chemical furfural, doubling or tripling the rate of conversion. Energy and water are interconnected in the production of renewable fuels. —Zhao et al.

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Rivian CEO shows off new fleet of Amazon delivery vans

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Amazon’s renewable delivery van started testing rounds in Los Angeles earlier this year in February. Later, the all-electric Amazon van was spotted testing in San Francisco and delivering packages in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by April. It was custom-built for Amazon after Jeff Bezos’ company led an investment round for Rivian in 2019.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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million barrels per day (bpd) in 2019, up from less than 6 million bpd in 2011. Renewable fuel use grows at a much faster rate than fossil fuel use. The share of electricity generation from renewables grows to 16% in 2040 from 13% in 2011. Domestic oil production will rise to 7.5 Biomass and biofuels growth is slower.

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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V review, Genesis GV60 test, Fisker Ocean price cut: The Week in Reverse

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In many places, daytime EV charging is cleaner as utilities load up on renewables like solar. among the earliest I-Paces made, and all 2019 models. Canoo in Oklahoma Ferrari has already offered a few very performance-oriented plug-in hybrids, and it’s confirmed an EV is on the way. based Arrival.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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2023 EV Tax Credit: Inflation Reduction Act Update When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act on August 17, the US government renewed and expanded funding for EV tax credits through 2032. You should consult with a certified tax advisor before engaging in any EV transaction. How to determine if you can use the EV tax credit?