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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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The bipolar structure simplifies internal battery connections to reduce internal resistance and improve round-trip efficiency. A blend of water, halides, additives, and buffering agents make up the proprietary aqueous electrolyte.

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bp begins producing SAF by co-processing used cooking oil at Lingen refinery

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For the start of SAF production, bp built a new unloading point at the Lingen site, upgraded a tank for the storage of biogenic raw materials and connected it to the previously extensively maintained hydrocracker plant. bp began producing renewable diesel via co-processing at its Cherry Point refinery in Washington state in 2018.

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Tesla defends Giga Berlin, posts response to critics’ concerns as final approval nears

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To highlight this, Tesla responded to concerns about Giga Berlin’s planned water consumption, the risk of employee accidents on the site, and the fact that it is constructing its EV plant without a final permit. . Tesla assured that Gigafactory Berlin would not be detrimental to the drinking water supply of the area.

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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

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Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The concept vehicle has a maximum torque of 5200 N·m available on the rear axle—and this with a uniquely high torque density for road-legal passenger cars with of 70 N·m per kilogram. Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance.

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Europe Expands Virtual Borders To Thwart Migrants

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If it were legal to deliver rescued migrants to Libya, it would be as cheap as sending rescue boats a few extra kilometers south instead of east. Meanwhile, legal scholars and civil-society groups are asking whether a hands-off border can really keep Europe’s hands clean. The main reason is because the E.U. million people.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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Faith leaders connect Earth Day with protecting the human race, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. People march, sign petitions, meet with their elected officials, plant trees, clean up their towns and roads.