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Mærsk Group exploring use of lignin-based marine biofuels; CyclOx and B21st

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Mærsk Group is currently involved in two projects focused on realizing the marine fuel potential of one of the world’s most abundant and sustainable biomass resources: lignin. Global Biofuel Potentials For Marine Engines (B21st report, Sep 2012). Earlier post.). Luijten, C.C.M., Leermakers, C.A.J., Goey, L.P.H.

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Vicinity Motors releases specs for new medium-duty electric truck

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Powered by a 150 kWh Li-Ion battery pack an electrical powertrain that provides up to 150 kW of power and 800 lb-ft of torque (1,085 N·m), the VMC 1200 has a 6,000-pound load capacity and an expected range up to 150 miles on a single charge. The vehicle is capable of fully charging from a level 3 EV fast charger in 2.5

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Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in high performance electric motor manufacturer H3X

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H3X has made advancements in several different areas that enable them to reach continuous specific powers of >10kW/kg and best-in-class efficiency. These areas include electromagnetics, material science, power electronics, additive manufacturing, motor control, and thermals.

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

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Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. Ports of Auckland first started looking for a battery-powered tug in 2016. There are also high levels of redundancy built into its power systems.

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Ted Lieu To The Rescue! Heroic Climate Champion Saves Community Choice Aggregation.

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Power to the people! Ted now had a twinkle in his eyes. “And if you knew what I know about the successful experiences of Marin Clean Energy and Sonoma Clean Power you’d know that their aggregation programs are saving the participating cities real money on electricity. Not by a long shot.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global. The EV ARC is not just a portable charging station—it’s an off-grid solar power system and stationary storage device that offers EV charging as an option. The company that built the plane is called Pipistrel.

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California ISO releases five-year strategic plan; grid integration of renewable power, support for electric vehicle charging

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With these factors in mind, the ISO developed a new long range planning vehicle titled Reliable Power for a Renewable Future. Another complication is that current market prices do not cover the cost of operating an existing fossil-fuel power plant, let alone the cost of developing a new facility.

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