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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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Through Power to X (PTX), the conversion of renewable energy to other usable forms, green e-methanol is an optimal solution for Denmark to store excess renewable power, stabilize its national power grid, and produce a sustainable carbon neutral renewable fuel.

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Energy storage: the key to a decarbonised future

Setec Powerr

Energy storage with hydrogen, which is still emerging, would involve its conversion from electricity via electrolysis for storage in tanks. Lithium batteries: the future of storage. This is a new attempt at energy storage technology and one of the practical solutions to relieve the pressure on the power grid.

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Fraunhofer analysis finds battery-electric trucks have energy cost advantage over hydrogen trucks

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Electricity and hydrogen are the two key energy carriers for a low-carbon future, and hydrogen will play a vital role in industry, shipping and synthetic aviation fuels. For TRATON Group, the high cost-effectiveness of e-trucks on long-distance routes is the most important lever for an emission-free future.

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GE to provide static power solution for French Navy in port

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GE Energy Management has signed a contract with French electrical engineering company Cegelec in Brittany, France to supply a complete static power solution for the French Navy. This power demand must be gradual, controlled and synchronized through “intelligent” automation. —Didier Dupont, Sales Manager, GE Power Conversion.

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National Research Council Report on Americas Energy Future Highlights Vehicle Efficiency Technologies, Conversion of Biomass and Coal-to-Liquids Fuels, and Electrifying the Light Duty Fleet with PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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Source: America’s Energy Future, Fig. Among the wide variety of technologies under development that might become available in the future, this report focuses on those with the best prospects of fully maturing during the three time periods considered: 2008–2020, 2020–2035, and 2035–2050. Click to enlarge.

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

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Batteries get more powerful , charging grows more efficient, and the path to an all-EV future becomes increasingly clear. The potential of this technology now extends beyond simply powering the cars we drive. This conversion can happen within the charger or in the vehicle, depending on which device is equipped with a converter.

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Why gas stations should add EV chargers?

Setec Powerr

With Shell’s recent conversion of its Fulham fueling station to the first-of-its-kind electric charging hub, forecourts and retailers have some serious questions to address if they want to continue to remain alive and competitive. What does the future of EV charging stations look like?

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