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PNNL study finds 2028 grid resource adequacy likely sufficient for high EV penetration; managed charging strategies can double adequacy

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No new hydropower generation is expected because hydropower generation is energy limited—no more water is expected in the Columbia River system. The corresponding electric fleet sizes for the WECC footprint are 9 million LDVs, 70,000 MDVs and 94 HDV charging stations.

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Diversified Energy Hits Gasifier Development Milestones in DOE-Sponsored Program

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The 24-month, $945,000 grant is focused on the design and demonstration of a one ton per day OmniGas gasifier to process biomass, coal, and blends thereof. The fabrication activities will occur during the winter in Diversified Energy’s laboratories in Gilbert, Arizona. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) The 24-month, $5.2M

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

It’s also got a state of the art in-wall vacuuming system but it’s got no solar panels or solar hot water because that wasn’t part of the builders vision for their “dream house.&#. THE HOLY GRAIL OF SOLAR: $3 A WATT, CHEAPER THAN COAL. And at sub $3 you’re cheaper than coal. It’s a 20% hit in production.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

This is a major step froward in EV mass production. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production. No time frame for the introduction of the plug was mentioned, saying that talks between the companies were ongoing. Sorry for any confusion. About Gas 2.0

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EV advocates support a just clean energy transition. The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act is not it.

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The mining industry has a well-documented history of social and environmental degradation that must be addressed as we expand mineral exploration and procurement for the production of batteries needed in electric vehicles. During the same December 12 hearing, the committee heard testimony on this bill as well.

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ARPA-E Awards $151M to 37 Projects for Transformative Energy Research

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Water (1 project). Arizona State University, in partnership with Fluidic Energy Inc., will develop a commercially viable process for the production of bio-butanol, an advanced biofuel, from seaweed (macroalgae). Catalytic Biocrude Production in a Novel, Short-contact Time Reactor. Earlier post.) ENERGY STORAGE.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

It allow for that on-demand water heater you were probably considering too, the more extravagant systems use close to 150 amps but only part-time and you won’t need that capacity when you’re asleep. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production.

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