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Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG

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MAY 5, 2023

will be updated with a Cummins X15N natural gas engine ( earlier post ) that will run on Shell Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). The Starship initiative, launched in 2018, is intended to demonstrate how a Class 8 truck’s energy usage can be reduced by harnessing currently available energy-efficient technologies and lubricants.

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NYU team develops novel ion-conducting copolymer to increase power and reduce cost of fuel cells

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Researchers at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, led by Miguel Modestino, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed a novel ion-conducting polymer (ionomer) that increases the power and lowers the cost of fuel cells. —Katzenberg et al. —Miguel Modestino.

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Cost Of Polymer Fuel Power

J.D. Power launches EV Index; measuring roadblocks to EV adoption, parity to gas-powered vehicles

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Power has introduced the J.D. Power EV Index, an analytics tool to track the growing EV market in the United States. On Tuesday, the EV Index score was 47 (based on the most recent available data from November 2022), with some categories improving and others declining during the 12-month pilot period. Availability.

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BloombergNEF forecasts green hydrogen should be cheaper than natural gas by 2050 in some markets; falling costs of solar PV key

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APRIL 7, 2021

In a new piece of research, BloombergNEF (BNEF) finds that the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH 2 ) made from renewable electricity is set to fall faster than it previously estimated. These costs are 13% lower than BNEF’s previous 2030 forecast and 17% lower than its old 2050 forecast. MMBtu) by 2050 in most modeled markets.

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Cost Of Hydrogen Solar Green

BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

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JULY 1, 2022

The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global benchmark levelized cost of electricity, or LCOE, has retreated to where it was in 2019. The latter cost at $74 and $81 per MWh, respectively.

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Cost Of Renewable Wind Egypt

What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. Gasoline-powered vehicles. The average retail cost of regular gasoline in 2018 was $2.719 per gallon. The energy efficiency of conventional gasoline-powered vehicles ranges from 17% to 21%.

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Cost Of Energy Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric

Scenario study suggests increased vehicle electrification in Europe increases demand for gas in power sector; limited ability for power-to-gas

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MAY 29, 2018

A study published by the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) has explored the possible impact of increased electrification of road transportation and domestic heating and cooking on the energy system (electricity and gas), as well as on CO 2 emissions and on GDP.

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Advent Technologies announces availability of next-generation HT-PEM MEAs

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MARCH 15, 2022

Advent Technologies Holdings announced the availability of its next-generation high-temperature (HT) Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA). Due to the high-temperature operation, Advent’s MEAs—the heart of the fuel cell—can work with impure hydrogen that can be reformed onboard from methanol, natural gas, and other renewable fuels.

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Power-to-Gas project awarded DECC grant funding

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MAY 9, 2013

Up to £40,000 (US$62,160) was made available to cover parts of the costs of developing a detailed feasibility study for a 1MW power-to-gas facility to be built in the UK starting in the second half of 2013. The overall project objective is to develop the world’s first integrated power-to-methane unit.

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Grant Gas Power Powered

Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. The A5 g-tron is powered by a 2.0 It develops 125 kW (170 hp) of power and 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) of torque. lb) of gas per 100 kilometers (62.1

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). —Steve Christensen, Executive Director of RBC.

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GlobalData: hydrogen to become game changer as large-scale source of cleaner power

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JULY 6, 2020

In the short- to medium-term, hydrogen technology could be used to replace compressed natural gas (CNG) in some areas with minor changes to the existing infrastructure, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The availability of these sources is not always commensurate with demand for power.

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Hydrogen Cleaner Power Powered

Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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AUGUST 18, 2017

Audi’s two latest natural-gas alternatives in the midsize category—the new A4 Avant g-tron ( earlier post ) and the new A5 Sportback g-tron—are now available for order in Europe. Both models are powered by a bivalent 2.0 TFSI engine powers both the A4 Avant g-tron and the A5 Sportback g-tron. mi) available.

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Audi Gas Available Standards

Wärtsilä launches 31SG pure gas engine for marine applications; suited for hybrid systems

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wärtsilä has launched the 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. The Wärtsilä 31SG is available in 8 to 16 cylinder configurations and has a power output ranging from 4.2 The increasing adoption of hybrid propulsion offers additional opportunities for pure gas engines. MW, at 720 and 750 rpm.

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Mariner Gas Engine Hybrid

NREL announces $18M investment in 9 new projects to advance medium- and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle technologies

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MARCH 7, 2019

The selected projects will focus on reducing the total cost of ownership of NGVs, increasing vehicle efficiency, decreasing local air pollution, and advancing technology development to increase the use of more affordable medium- and heavy-duty natural gas engines and vehicles. Cummins Inc.

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IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

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MARCH 9, 2022

billion tonnes, their highest ever level, as the world economy rebounded strongly from the COVID-19 crisis and relied heavily on coal to power that growth, according to new IEA analysis. CO 2 emissions from natural gas rebounded well above their 2019 levels to 7.5 Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rose by 6% in 2021 to 36.3

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Emissions Global Coal China

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles partner to repower and convert buses and trucks into high-performance EVs; order for 30 MDS vehicles

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AUGUST 31, 2021

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

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Convert Vehicles Extended Range New York

Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. lb per 62.1 lb per 62.1

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Audi Gas Standards Gas-Electric

Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis

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DECEMBER 10, 2022

The transition to electric Jeep products was announced earlier this year at the brand’s “4xe” event , where they showed off the upcoming Jeep Recon (an off-roader similar to the gas-powered Wrangler), the Jeep Avenger crossover SUV that will be available in Europe, and the Jeep Wagoneer EV that will be coming in roughly two years.

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Jeep Cost Of Production Illinois

Western Power Distribution and Ricardo to lead project tapping latent capacity in networks to power charging hubs

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

In the UK, Western Power Distribution and Ricardo are leading a new project—DC share—that will develop and trial a novel solution to use latent capacity in distribution networks to power charging hubs. The project aims to use latent capacity in distribution networks, which is difficult to access using traditional means.

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Power Powered DC Charging

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. It is hard to overstate the importance of the improvements in battery costs on this analysis.

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Fuel Vehicles PHEV Carbon

J.D. Power: public charging issues may short-circuit EV growth; Volta, Tesla Supercharger rank highest in respective segments

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AUGUST 17, 2023

Power 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study. Since consumer skepticism regarding public charging availability is the primary reason vehicle shoppers reject EVs, this performance could prove to be a further hindrance to EV acceptance. —Brent Gruber, executive director of the EV practice at J.D.

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Charging DC Power Powered

Mercedes-Benz Trucks launching 3rd generation of OM 471 heavy-duty diesel

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APRIL 8, 2022

For example, the geometry of the piston recess, the injection nozzle design and the parameters of the cylinder head relevant for gas exchange were subject to an extensive optimization process. The high-power variant is also used in the lower performance levels for the construction applications of the Arocs.

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Mercedes Diesel Oil Exhaust

EnerG2 develops new carbon adsorbent material for on-board natural gas storage

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DECEMBER 18, 2013

EnerG2 , a manufacturer of advanced carbon materials for next-generation energy storage (generally for batteries and ultracapacitors), has leveraged its polymer chemistry technologies to develop materials for adsorbed natural gas (ANG) applications. Low-pressure compressors are a fraction of the cost of high compression systems.

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Gas Carbon Polymer 2012

GE Capital and Clean Energy form strategic alliance to accelerate adoption of natural gas in trucking industry

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

the largest provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate the conversion of heavy-duty trucking fleets from diesel to cleaner-burning, less-expensive natural gas. Class 8 trucks can use both compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

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JULY 15, 2020

FLECCS project teams will work to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) processes that better enable technologies, such as natural gas power generators, to be responsive to grid conditions in a high variable renewable energy (VRE) penetration environment. 8 Rivers Capital.

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Carbon Gas-Electric Grid Gas

Pennsylvania opens $20M Natural Gas Vehicle Grant program

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DECEMBER 11, 2012

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began accepting applications 1 December for its Natural Gas Vehicle Grant program, which will provide up to $20 milli on over the next three years to help pay for the incremental purchase and conversion costs of heavy-duty natural gas fleet vehicles. An additional $7.5

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Pennsylvania Grant Gas Vehicles

Iveco begins deliveries of heavy-duty Euro VI natural gas trucks

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MAY 7, 2014

Iveco has begun deliveries of the first units of Stralis Natural Power Euro VI, the new heavy-duty range of natural gas-powered vehicles. Iveco offers a complete range of light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles as well as buses powered by natural gas.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

B200 Natural Gas Drive. Mercedes-Benz will stage the debut of the new B 200 Natural Gas Drive member of the B-Class family at the upcoming Paris Motor Show (27 September to 14 October 2012). In natural gas mode, consumption of the 115 kW (156 hp) B 200 Natural Gas Drive is 4.2 Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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AUGUST 29, 2021

In a paper published in the journal Applied Energy , they report devising a methodology to estimate the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of meeting the seasonal nature of variable renewable energy (VRE) resources with either a hydrogen-fired gas turbine (HFGT) or lithium-ion battery system (LI). —Emre Gençer, co-author.

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J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey find automakers not making progress in persuading consumers to want electric or self-driving vehicles

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Power 2019 Q3 Mobility Confidence Index Study fueled by SurveyMonkey Audience, the Mobility Confidence Index is 36 (on a 100-point scale) for self-driving vehicles and 55 for battery-electric vehicles—identical scores to the Q2 results three months ago. However, 65% are concerned about the availability of charging stations.

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EIA: US electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

In August 2012, coal produced 39% of US electricity, up from a low of 32% in April 2012, when the natural gas share of generation equaled that of coal. Chart includes generation from the electric power sector only, excluding commercial and industrial generators. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Coal Gas-Electric Gas 2012

CWI ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine certified to near zero NOx; 90% below current standard

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OCTOBER 6, 2015

CWI) announced that its new ISL G Near Zero (NZ) natural gas engine is the first mid-range engine in North America to receive emission certifications from both US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California that meet the 0.02 g/bhp-hr and also meet the 2017 EPA greenhouse gas emission requirements.

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Gas Engine Standards North America

EPRI: lifetime cost of ownership of plug-ins is roughly comparable with conventional vehicles

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JUNE 11, 2013

Consumers who purchase an electric vehicle will find that lifetime costs to own the vehicle are competitive with conventional and hybrid vehicles, according to an analysis conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). —“Total Cost of Ownership for Current Plug-in Electric Vehicles”.

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EPRI Plug-in Cost Of Plug

Researchers increase carbon efficiency of BtL process from 38 to >90% by adding hydrogen from renewable sources; 2.4x more fuel produced

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AUGUST 12, 2018

The increased carbon efficiency is possible because the water gas shift reaction is avoided and instead a reversed water gas shift is introduced to convert CO 2 to CO. The use of high-temperature electrolysis allows some of the required energy to be supplied by available heat. With an electrical power price of 0.05?$/kWh

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Hydrogen Renewable Carbon Fuel

Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Motiv Power Systems (Motiv), a leading provider of all-electric medium-duty fleet chassis, has begun deliveries of Ford E-450-based all-electric walk-in vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS). The pilot program of seven Motiv-powered vans is slated for deployment in California’s Central Valley. —Motiv CEO Jim Castelaz.

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Parts Fresno Power Powered

DOE soliciting projects in advanced coal gasification for high carbon-capture power production and/or liquid fuels

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

The US DOE is soliciting ( DE-FOA-0001051 ) projects for up to $10 million in awards to target technological advancements to lower the cost of producing hydrogen and/or high-hydrogen syngas from coal for use in 90% carbon capture power generation and/or gasification-based liquid (transportation) fuel production: methanol or diesel.

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Coal Carbon Fuel Power

How Hotels Can Power Up Summer Travel with EV Charging Stations

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JUNE 2, 2023

Given this trend, the hospitality sector plays a crucial role in the shift from gas vehicles to EVs as travelers seek out hotels equipped with EV charging stations. These chargers are listed on mapping services like PlugShare, Google Maps, and vehicle navigation systems, ensuring that drivers are aware of the available charging stations.

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Stanford study quantifies energetic costs of grid-scale energy storage over time; current batteries the worst performers; the need to improve cycle life by 3-10x

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MARCH 10, 2013

Benson from Stanford University and Stanford’s Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) has quantified the energetic costs of 7 different grid-scale energy storage technologies over time. The data revealed that all five battery technologies have high embodied-energy costs compared with pumped hydroelectric storage. Click to enlarge.

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Energy Storage Grid Cost Of Energy

ARPA-E awarding up to $24M to 10 projects to support advanced nuclear power plants

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JUNE 4, 2018

MEITNER teams will identify and develop innovative technologies that enable designs for lower cost, safer, advanced nuclear reactors. Nuclear power generates nearly 20% of US electricity, delivering reliable, low-emission baseload power to the grid. GW by 2050.

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Molten Salt Power Powered Illinois

Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

For the average driver, every tank of gas burned costs $18.42 in hidden health and climate costs. To clarify regional costs, the report breaks down the costs of smog, soot and climate pollution caused by passenger vehicles in each of the 10 ZEV states. As of 2015, those costs are: California: $15 billion.

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Climate Cost Of Rhode Island Transportation

Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kona EV are two of the cheapest cars (EV or gas) to lease at just $169/mo

Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2024

Hyundai is offering two of the cheapest cars to lease (EV or gas-powered), the IONIQ 6 and Kona EV, in the US, with prices as low as $169 per month. After introducing new deals, the IONIQ 6 and Kona EV are some of the cheapest cars, gas or electric, to lease in the US. Who said EVs are not affordable? of the US EV market.

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DOE awards $3M for 10 high-performance computing projects to improve energy efficiency and material performance

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JULY 26, 2022

Teams selected through the High-Performance Computing for Materials (HPC4Mtls) Program will use high-performance computing to bolster the domestic materials supply chain needed for energy applications, including reduced material costs or improved carbon capture for power plants or clean hydrogen. Redox Power Systems.

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Energy CO2 Hydrogen Carbon

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

suppliers of batteries, fuel cells, motors, power electronics, etc.); fuels suppliers; electric utilities; independent power producers; industrial gas companies; state and local government; research laboratories; academics; and other public, private, or non-profit entities. please provide, along with validation, where available.

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Cost Of Future Fuel Economy Vehicles

Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG

NYU team develops novel ion-conducting copolymer to increase power and reduce cost of fuel cells

J.D. Power launches EV Index; measuring roadblocks to EV adoption, parity to gas-powered vehicles

BloombergNEF forecasts green hydrogen should be cheaper than natural gas by 2050 in some markets; falling costs of solar PV key

BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

Scenario study suggests increased vehicle electrification in Europe increases demand for gas in power sector; limited ability for power-to-gas

Advent Technologies announces availability of next-generation HT-PEM MEAs

Power-to-Gas project awarded DECC grant funding

Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

GlobalData: hydrogen to become game changer as large-scale source of cleaner power

Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

Wärtsilä launches 31SG pure gas engine for marine applications; suited for hybrid systems

NREL announces $18M investment in 9 new projects to advance medium- and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle technologies

IEA: global CO2 emissions rebounded to their highest level in history in 2021; largely driven by China

Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles partner to repower and convert buses and trucks into high-performance EVs; order for 30 MDS vehicles

Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

Jeep production facility halted due to cost of EV transition, says Stellantis

Western Power Distribution and Ricardo to lead project tapping latent capacity in networks to power charging hubs

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

J.D. Power: public charging issues may short-circuit EV growth; Volta, Tesla Supercharger rank highest in respective segments

Mercedes-Benz Trucks launching 3rd generation of OM 471 heavy-duty diesel

EnerG2 develops new carbon adsorbent material for on-board natural gas storage

GE Capital and Clean Energy form strategic alliance to accelerate adoption of natural gas in trucking industry

DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

Pennsylvania opens $20M Natural Gas Vehicle Grant program

Iveco begins deliveries of heavy-duty Euro VI natural gas trucks

Mercedes-Benz introducing B200 Natural Gas Drive

MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

J.D. Power, SurveyMonkey find automakers not making progress in persuading consumers to want electric or self-driving vehicles

EIA: US electricity generation from coal and natural gas both increased with summer heat

CWI ISL G Near Zero natural gas engine certified to near zero NOx; 90% below current standard

EPRI: lifetime cost of ownership of plug-ins is roughly comparable with conventional vehicles

Researchers increase carbon efficiency of BtL process from 38 to >90% by adding hydrogen from renewable sources; 2.4x more fuel produced

Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

DOE soliciting projects in advanced coal gasification for high carbon-capture power production and/or liquid fuels

How Hotels Can Power Up Summer Travel with EV Charging Stations

Stanford study quantifies energetic costs of grid-scale energy storage over time; current batteries the worst performers; the need to improve cycle life by 3-10x

ARPA-E awarding up to $24M to 10 projects to support advanced nuclear power plants

Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

Hyundai IONIQ 6, Kona EV are two of the cheapest cars (EV or gas) to lease at just $169/mo

DOE awards $3M for 10 high-performance computing projects to improve energy efficiency and material performance

DOE seeking input on analysis methodology and assumption for estimating total cost of ownership of future advanced vehicle technologies

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