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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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People, Power, and the Sun: Honnold Foundation x Adjuntas, Puerto Rico Although most microgrids today operate independently, one way to get the maximum benefit from them is to connect them, letting them share resources wherever and whenever possible. To that end, engineers at the U.S. percent to 2.8 megawatts to 224.6

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Researchers show economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric

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In the US, diesel freight trains emit 35 million metric tons of CO 2 annually and produce air pollution that leads to $6.5 Here we show that a 241-km range can be achieved using a single standard boxcar equipped with a 14-MWh battery and inverter, while consuming half the energy consumed by diesel trains. revenue-tonnes.

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ORNL team achieves diesel-like efficiency with SI engine

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A team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has achieved diesel-like efficiency in a single-cylinder spark-ignition (SI) research engine while maintaining compatibility with stoichiometric 3-way catalyst (TWC) systems. diesel engines are expected to meet significant technical barriers in being able to meet future NO x regulations.

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World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours

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New study shows how diesel fuel exhaust can decrease the functional connectivity of a human brain – even after just two hours of exposure. The post World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours appeared first on The Driven.

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CARB approves updated “At-Berth” regulation, expanding efforts to cut pollution from ships in California ports

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The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. Ships or terminals that are unable to connect a vessel to an emissions control technology (due to equipment failure, port congestion, etc.)

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Neste charters two new lower-emission tankers from Terntank; methanol and sails

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At the refineries, products such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be loaded for transport. Both new tankers are ice-strengthened and equipped with Terntank’s Hybrid Solution electric power supply system, battery pack and on-shore power connection.

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City of Boulder working with Fermata Energy to test V2B technology

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In the pilot, Boulder will connect one of its electric fleet vehicles to the V2B charging system, which also connects to the recreation center’s electricity system. Not only can electric vehicles help meet our climate goals and reduce air pollution, they might be a strategy to reduce operation costs and enhance resilience.

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