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EIA projects increases in global energy consumption and emissions through 2050

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According to the IEO2021 Reference case, which projects future energy trends based on current laws and regulations, renewable energy consumption has the strongest growth among energy sources through 2050. Liquid fuels remain the largest source of energy consumption, driven largely by the industrial and transportation sectors.

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Researchers using ORNL Jaguar supercomputer for simulations to develop improved gasifiers

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Simulation of a coal jet region. Multiphase refers to the process of changing a solid (in this case, coal) to a gas (syngas). Scientists are able to run detailed simulations on the coal inlet region into the gasifier, allowing them to observe the dynamics. Image credit: Chris Guenther, NETL. Click to enlarge.

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

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Renewable energy integration refers to the process of efficiently incorporating renewable energy sources into existing energy systems. Key aspects of renewable energy integration include: Grid Integration: Connecting renewable energy sources to the electrical grid is a critical component of integration.

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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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is shown with both UK and French grid mixes. water, and non-renewable energies (crude oil, coal.) Quantifies the quantity of energy (crude oil, coal.) Environmental impacts of the three types of Fluence (diesel, gasoline and electric) in the reference case. (EU The EV footprint (Fluence Z.E.) Click to enlarge. emissions).

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Lean Software, Power Electronics, and the Return of Optical Storage

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They certainly don’t understand the interdependencies, which are very similar to the software development processes you were just referring to. In fact, Ozzie Zehner wrote an article for us way back in the mid-Teens about the— the dirty secret behind your electric car is the coal that fuels it. I think that— Goldstein: But it’s true.

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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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To compensate for the increased amounts of these inherently–variable sources of electricity, the power grid requires additional flexibility to manage fluctuations in generation. But allowing grid operators to control electric vehicle charging speed could reduce these costs further.

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JEC updates well-to-wheels study on automotive fuels and powertrains; electro-mobility, natural gas and biofuels

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A specific objective is to have the outcome accepted as a reference by all relevant stakeholders, including industry, academia and government. They also note that large-scale production of synthetic fuels or hydrogen from coal or gas offers the potential for GHG emissions reduction—but only if CO 2 can be captured and stored.

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