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Linde and Praxair to merge; global industrial gas major valued at > $70B

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The proposed merger brings together two leading companies in the global industrial gas industry, leveraging the proven strengths of each. The new group will adopt the globally-recognized and respected Linde name.

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US Hybrid executes global fuel cell technology licensing agreement with United Technologies

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US Hybrid Corporation, a global supplier of medium- and heavy-duty electric and hybrid powertrain power conversion components, executed a global licensing agreement with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) to commercialize UTC’s proven Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell technologies.

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ARPA-E awarding $9.4M to 4 projects focused on removing sulfur hexafluoride from US grid

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However, SF 6 is also an extremely potent greenhouse gas with 23,500 times the comparative Global Warming Potential of CO 2 and a lifetime of 3,200 years in the atmosphere. The four projects selected to receive funding include the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn.; University of Connecticut.

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California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study

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Cohen also notes that the majority of carbon dioxide emissions come from the transportation sector, as well as wintertime heating and heavy industry such as oil refineries. million units in 2023 , according to Cox Automotive data, with California , Washington, New Jersey, Connecticut and Texas making up the top five adopters.

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Fraunhofer establishes Center for Energy Innovation (CEI) at UConn; energy storage and fuel cells among targeted technologies

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Fraunhofer and the University of Connecticut (UConn) have established the Fraunhofer Center for Energy Innovation (CEI), the mission of which is to develop advanced technologies related to energy storage, fuel cells, in-stream hydro, power management and distribution through contract research.

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The US’s largest battery-grade lithium refinery will be in Oklahoma

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The refinery will be in Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma, southeast of Tulsa, and is expected to be capable of producing up to 50,000 metric tonnes of battery-grade lithium annually. Connecticut-based Stardust Power said it selected Muskogee because of the state’s central US location for delivery and shipment.

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OPIS: US gasoline demand more than “halfway” back from pandemic-induced lows

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This allows users to track and benchmark industry trends for overall retail gasoline sales. —Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis, OPIS. Connecticut, which is a little further along in opening than other New England states, was off 28%. Gasoline sales have been rising at an average of 6.4%

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