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What is Renewable energy integration, challenges, why it is needed

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Integrating these sources helps mitigate climate change, reduce air pollution, and protect ecosystems. Climate Change Mitigation: By displacing fossil fuel-based energy sources, renewable energy integration contributes to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

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IEA sees China lead the way in developing new cleaner coal technologies

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”China’s coal sector has made remarkable progress over the last decade, fuelling rapid economic growth and bringing a better quality of life for China’s citizens”, said Nobuo Tanaka, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), today in Beijing at the launch of the new publication, Cleaner Coal in China.

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California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

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The joint authors of California’s Clean Energy Future are the Air Resources Board (ARB), California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO). Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation ( earlier post ).

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Mainstream Engineering Corporation. This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes. US Hybrid Corporation. American Lithium Energy Corporation. Novarials Corporation.

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Why Hybrids are gaining momentum amid EV frenzy | Autocar Professional

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But the rising cost of upgrading diesel to new emission norms and the government’s view on diesel being a dirty, polluting fuel along with some states banning usage of the same has compelled some diesel buyers to opt for hybrids. The penetration of EVs at present is around two percent, whereas for hybrids it is about 1.75

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. million ZEVs on the state’s roads. . $15

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From Recreation to Everyday Transport: The Growing Appeal of E-Bikes

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Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Over time, cars and light-duty trucks have become cleaner and more efficient (Thanks EPA and NHTSA!), Think again.