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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N.

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U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

Green Car Congress

Even for consumer light-duty vehicles, particularly larger size passenger vehicles, limited access to charging infrastructure and/or the substantial recharge time may drive continued demand for alternatives. However, the scale of biofuels is limited by their environmental footprint, considering the land and water usage. Zhao et al.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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This investment will build on our existing methanol technology, facilitating even more valuable solutions and helping to propel this part of our business in China. Their results showed that in comparison with gasoline mode, CO emitted in methanol mode decreased 11.2%. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) —Wang et al.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

ZappyRide has been building this type of calculator for nearly 5 years and is quickly becoming the authority among EV data providers. It builds white-label websites and tools for Auto OEMs, utilities, fleets, and other greentech stakeholders to promote their thought leadership in the electrification of consumer and fleet vehicles.

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Study: Urban grime releases NOx when exposed to sunlight

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Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that natural sunlight triggers the release of smog-forming NO x compounds from the grime that typically coats buildings, statues and other outdoor surfaces in urban areas. In yet another study, they exposed grime to either artificial sunlight or kept it in the dark.

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PNNL study finds that PHEVs and BEVs could serve as feasible resource to offset grid imbalances caused by integration of large amounts of intermittent wind generation

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trafficIf about 13% of the existing light-duty vehicle stock (about 2.1 A comparison between Level 1 and Level 2 charging revealed very little differences. For this limiting case, a total number of about 560,000 vehicles (4% of light-duty vehicle stock) would be necessary with a Level 2 (3.3

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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Power delivery and torque build-up occur very spontaneously and without delay: as in Formula 1, the electric support of the exhaust gas turbocharger eliminates the turbo lag of the combustion engine, while at the same time the electric drive pushes powerfully from a standstill. Charging is via the 3.7 It ensures the highest level of safety.

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