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NREL: Untapped potential exists for blending hydropower, floating PV

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For comparison, global final electricity consumption was just over 22,300 terawatt-hours in 2018, the most recent year for which statistics are available, according to the International Energy Agency. So far, only a small hybrid floating solar/hydropower system has been installed, and that is in Portugal.

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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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In comparison, the base Model Y RWD is listed with a WLTP range of 455 km (282 miles), the Model Y Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) is listed with a WLTP range of 533 km (331 miles), and the Model Y Performance is listed with a WLTP range of 514 km (319 miles).

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Daimler begins deliveries of electric FUSO eCanter; UPS first commercial customer; NGO fleets

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In comparison with a conventional diesel truck, it offers savings up to €1,000 (US$1,181) per 10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles) on operating costs. The FUSO eCanter benefits from extensive experience of customer trials conducted in Portugal and Germany with the pre-series vehicles between 2014 and 2017.

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Daimler starts production of FUSO eCanter in Europe; first series all-electric light-duty truck

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Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has started production of the all‑electric light-duty truck Fuso eCanter in Tramagal, Portugal. The vehicles coming from Tramagal, Portugal will be handed over to customers within Europe and the US within the next month. Earlier post.) Fuso is a brand of Daimler Trucks Asia.

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Video Friday: Robot Friends

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ICRA 2022 : 23–27 May 2022, Philadelphia ERF 2022 : 28–30 June 2022, Rotterdam, Netherlands CLAWAR 2022 : 12–14 September 2022, Azores, Portugal Let us know if you have suggestions for next week, and enjoy today’s videos. Kawasaki introduced a bunch of new robots at iREX in Japan. Including this friendly fellow, called Kaleido.

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Researchers Suggest Microalgal Biofuels Could Be Sustainable and Economical in 10-15 Years

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Despite this potential, the production capacity for microalgae is presently limited in comparison to land-based energy crops. As an example for comparison with land-based oleaginous crops, the world production of palm oil is nearly 40 million tons, with a market value of ~0.50 /kg. 3 fatty acids used for food and feed ingredients.

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Europe Passenger Car Registrations Down 7.4% in April

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in comparison to January-April 2008. in Portugal. New passenger car registrations in Europe fell by 7.4% in April compared to the same month last year, according to figures from the ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.Over the first four months of 2010 the market expanded by 4.8% Source: ACEA. Click to enlarge.