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SINTEF, ECONNECT model LNG, ammonia and liquid CO2 flow rates in floating cryogenic pipes

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SINTEF Energy Research and ECONNECT Energy have developed a novel computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling tool to predict LNG, ammonia and liquid carbon dioxide flow rates in floating, flexible cryogenic pipes. —Stian Magnusson, ECONNECT Energy CIO.

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TECO 2030, Shell and partners to receive €5M in Horizon Europe support for 2.4 MW fuel cell system for tanker retrofit

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In addition to TECO 2030, Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited and Shell International Exploration and Production BV, the HyEkoTank project involves partners Ektank AB, Blom Maritime AS, TECO Solutions AS, Umoe Advanced Composites AS (UAC), FKAB Marine Design, Neste Oyj, and UiT - The Arctic University of Norway.

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ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

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the studies indicate that battery production is associated with 56 to 494 kilograms of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity (kg CO 2 /kWh) for electric vehicles. The methodology used for a life-cycle assessment (LCA) can greatly influence its conclusions about the carbon intensity of batteries.

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This new Airbus air taxi has a 50-mile range and is quieter than a hairdryer

Baua Electric

Airbus says it will partner with operators and airlines to fly the model worldwide, with plans for it to take flight in Italy, Germany, Norway, and Japan, as well as regions in Latin America. Then again, some companies have stopped gambling on an electric aviation future altogether and have turned their focus to low-carbon fuels.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge.

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Smart Charging: How AI and IoT are Transforming EV Charging

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Case Studies and Real-world Applications In the city of Oslo, Norway, a pioneering project known as “ElectriCity” is demonstrating the real-world impact of integrating AI and IoT into EV charging for a fleet of electric taxis.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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As environmental concerns continue to rise, brands and consumers alike are looking to do their part to reduce their carbon footprint. and European countries like Norway and Sweden, 1 the electric vehicle passenger market is expected to reach a valuation of $356 billion by 2023. Driven largely in China, the U.S.,

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