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MIT researchers conclude fundamental changes in the US energy-innovation system are needed to meet challenges of climate change and energy supply

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A three-year study by a team of researchers based at MIT has concluded that fundamental changes are needed in the US energy-innovation system. For each year of delay it will be necessary to “bend the curve” of carbon emissions that much more sharply if the worst consequences of climate change are to be averted.

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Nano One to acquire Johnson Matthey Battery Materials Canada; JM takes stake in AEM electrolyzer pioneer Enapter

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As part of the partnership, JM will invest €20 million (representing 4.31%) in Enapter. various applications, including electricity storage (residential and industrial), production of synthetic gas or methane (power-to-gas), mobility (hydrogen refuelling and e-fuels) and industrial use. Enapter’s highly efficient standardised?and

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LSE report calls for global investment of an additional $3T each year to drive economic recovery and transformation

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It recommends that these should be a central part of the recovery packages of the G7 countries, which together should increase their annual investment by 2% of GDP, or $1 trillion, compared to pre-pandemic levels. The report highlights the potential for investments in zero-emissions energy and transport to create new jobs and economic growth.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Assess, in co-ordination with all relevant stakeholders, the extent to which the present market arrangements enable the financing of economically viable investments in new flexible gas-fired generation and cost-effective electricity storage. Rising electricity costs can be partly offset by systems that use less energy.

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Mad Power thoughts

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Wind farms stand idle for days on end, a fire interrupts a vital cable from France, a combination of post-Covid economic recovery and Russia tightening supply means the gas price has shot through the roof – and so the market price of both home heating and electricity is rocketing . Climate Change. This was plain wrong.

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All UK households to get electric smart meters

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Smart meters will be rolled out through energy suppliers to every home by the end of 2020 under final plans published today by Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Hunt. Smart grids will help manage the massive shift to low carbon electricity such as wind, nuclear and clean fossil fuels.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Thankfully, since parts of the powertrain in the Circuit are also used in other Chrysler ENVI vehicles - like the all-electric USPS minivan that was unveiled earlier today - work that is done on one model can be applied to others. READ: $10,000 of changes and the satisfaction of the build + $25,000 of Used car = $35,000 of Fun!