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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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The main potential applications are in electricity storage, transport and the recovery of waste heat. The same approach could also provide refrigeration or air conditioning for passenger ferries, cruise ships, freight trains and buses, with greatest benefits in hot climates. Compressed Air Engines Concept Engines Engines'

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

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With efficiency ratings of more than 60%, an advanced combined cycle power plant emits less than half the CO 2 produced by a new coal-fired power plant, and wind power is well on its way to be able to deliver electricity as cost-effectively as conventional energy sources. Climate Change Europe Policy Power Generation'

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California Hydrogen Business Council says a robust P2G RD&D program should be a priority for the state

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Power-to-Gas concept. According to the white paper, an important distinction between P2G and other forms of energy storage is that P2G allows conversion of energy amongst a variety of sectors and end-uses (e.g., Constraining storage solutions to “electricity-in, electricity-out” only will increase the cost of intermittency.

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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For many decades now, our research vehicles have been turning pioneering concepts into reality and thereby setting future trends. Whereas the lithium-ion battery in the Vision S 500 Plug-in Hybrid was placed behind the rear seats, the electric storage unit is now located under the rear seat in the F 800 Style. Earlier post.]

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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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Without systematic, transformative changes, the US is unlikely to succeed either in averting the worst economic and environmental consequences of climate change or in achieving a secure, affordable and reliable energy supply. Business as usual is unsustainable over the long run. matching the scale of the system to the scale of the need.

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

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Reply ↓ ↑ report 10 Throwback 11:06AM (4/23/2009) I liked the Zeo concept from last years show season. The combined electrical storage efficiency of charger and batteries is 85%. It takes 3x more electricity going the H2 route! I would love to have one for my daily commuter.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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The program, which is essential to fulfilling the state’s pioneering climate-change policies, is slated to invest approximately $90 million during this fiscal year to develop new transportation technologies, as well as alternative and renewable fuels. Tour Engine, Inc. ,

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