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NREL to lead $5M initiative to reduce energy use and increase energy efficiency of DFW

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The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will lead a team of researchers—in partnership with Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world—to identify new transportation technologies that could dramatically improve energy use, convenience, and affordability.

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Northwestern team develops new approach to catalyst design using SPBCL and DFT; new HER catalyst 7x more active than Pt

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Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new approach for creating new catalysts to aid in clean energy conversion and storage. In this study, researchers looked at the challenges of improving affordability and catalyst efficiency in the conversion and storage of clean energy. —Professor Chad A.

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IBM’s Fall From World Dominance

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In a way, the firms we can't afford to lose make up almost a litmus test of the most important companies. For example, Chris A writes me after just about every energy-related show with thoughtful reflections that have enriched later shows. Our theme music is by Chad Crouch. Years ago, IBM would be at the top of that list.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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Or are you getting in the car and doing 300 miles at 75 miles an hour, where aerodynamic drag consumes more energy than actually moving your two- or three-ton vehicle along the highway? You're not using battery energy while you're plugged in to warm your cabin or to bring your battery up to temperature. Finally, age.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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Or are you getting in the car and doing 300 miles at 75 miles an hour, where aerodynamic drag consumes more energy than actually moving your two- or three-ton vehicle along the highway? You're not using battery energy while you're plugged in to warm your cabin or to bring your battery up to temperature. Finally, age.