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QUB spin-out to commercialize to technique for production of MOFs; storage for natural gas vehicles

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Chemists at Queen’s University Belfast (Ireland) have devised a novel environmentally friendly technique which allows the rapid production of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). MOF manufacturing techniques have been limited as they are costly, slow and require large quantities of solvents, which can be toxic and harmful to the environment.

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Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

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Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. That won’t be easy, given the extremely dynamic environment these platforms will have to function in. Wind and solar parks produce a large portion of their energy.

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

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Goldstein: Oh, that’s interesting because the—I mean, where I was going with that connection to legislation is that—I think what Bob found in the EV transition is that the knowledge base of the people who are charged with making decisions about regulations is pretty small. So this was an official government goal. We had Blu-ray.

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Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid available for order in Europe, deliveries by year-end

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FordPass Connect on-board modem technology features as standard, enabling operators to maximize vehicle efficiency and utilization. EV Now prioritizes usage of stored battery energy for emissions-free driving, deactivating the range extender until battery levels reach a minimum state of charge. Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid.

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Inside the Global Race to Tap Potent Offshore Wind

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Ireland, South Korea, and Taiwan are among the other countries with bold floating wind ambitions. They are making sure that everything works in this moving environment,” he says. The consortium has already secured connections to the grid, and Ideol has secured 34 hectares east of Inverness to manufacture its platforms.

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