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ICL researchers develop new membrane-based system for cheap, efficiently made biofuels

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Our new technology could help to drive down the cost of biofuels so that they eventually replace fossil fuels in transport and aviation—a much happier situation for the environment and one we are all working towards. Because they are expensive, biofuels are usually combined with petrol or diesel to make them ‘go further’.

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Researchers split seawater without pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen

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University of Adelaide’s Professor Shizhang Qiao, co-corresponding author, said that the researchers used a non-precious and cheap catalyst in a commercial electrolyzer. 2023) “Direct seawater electrolysis by adjusting the local reaction environment of a catalyst.” A cm −2 at 1.87 V V and 60 °C. —Guo et al. Resources Guo, J.,

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Comment on Indonesia's largest taxi operator to buy 80% of its EVs from BYD by Reagan

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With more EVs, China can help to give the world a cleaner and healthier environment. China has helps the world by providing the world with cheap and useful products. China helps to bring down our cost of living and have brought down most of the expensive goods prices down. China is a good force for the whole wide world.

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Tesla Semi will be incredibly affordable with US’ revamped EV tax credit

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Long-range all-electric trucks like the Tesla Semi will not come cheap. Battery costs are declining quickly, but even Tesla still lists its 300-mile Semi variant with an estimated starting price of $150,000. I really expect Tesla to raise prices on the Semi, its too cheap at this point.

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KU Leuven team creates solar panel that produces hydrogen from moisture in air

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—Grey hydrogen gas, in other words—not a big win for the climate or the environment. We’re using cheap raw materials and don't need precious metals or other expensive components. The actual cost of the hydrogen gas panels is still unknown, as the mass production is yet to start. —KU Leuven researcher Jan Rongé.

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Researchers create salts for cheap and efficient CO2 capture; mimicking methane hydrate

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—Cafer Yavuz, professor of chemistry, and director of the KAUST Oxide and Organic Nanomaterials for Energy & Environment (ONE) Laboratory Previous carbon capture methods included chemisorption, where chemical bonds form between CO 2 molecules and the surface.

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How an Emergency Mobile Charging System can save you money

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Save maintenance costs EV charging stations typically require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety. The frequency and cost of maintenance will depend on the type of charging station and usage level, as well as the manufacturer’s recommendations.