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Lunaz to begin production of electric classic Range Rovers; prices begin at £245,000 excluding local taxes

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Prices for classic electric Range Rovers by Lunaz start at £245,000 (US$329,000) excluding local taxes. The more urban expression of these cars will be presented with increased focus on rear-seat and driver comfort, reflecting their dual use as either self-driven luxury vehicles or chauffeured cars.

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UC Santa Barbara team develops catalytic molten metals for direct conversion of methane to hydrogen without forming CO2

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Bi 0.73 ) achieved 95% methane conversion at 1065°C in a 1.1-meter Under these conditions, the equilibrium conversion is 98%. When the temperature was reduced to 1040 °C, the CH 4 conversion decreased to 86%. Higher conversions, at higher temperatures, were not possible because of Mg evaporation. —Upham et al.

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BNEF: global carbon capture capacity due to rise sixfold by 2030

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The “Inflation Reduction Act” passed in the US increased tax credits for CCUS by 70%, making a viable business case for the technology in petrochemicals, steel, cement, and in some regions, power. But removals are present in every long-term net-zero model. They are here to stay.

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“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

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Project Volt Gas Volt is based on a long-term financing plan and the use of existing technologies for the large-scale conversion of surplus renewable electricity to methane, with subsequent reuse. Dr. Hermann Pengg, head of project management e-fuels, Audi, giving a talk on energy conversion and storage using Power-to-Gas at ASPO 2012.

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Tesla and India continue game of ‘chicken’ to see who bites first

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India charges hefty import duties on vehicles, with any car priced over $40,000 having a 100 percent import tax, doubling the price. We had multifaceted conversations on issues ranging from energy to spirituality. Tesla has attempted to have the duties rolled back or even removed altogether so it can accurately test demand.

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Converting Coal Power Plants to Nuclear Gains Steam

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Department of Energy (DOE) released a report suggesting that, in theory, over 300 former and present coal power plants could be converted to nuclear. Such a conversion has never been done, but the report is another sign that the idea is gaining momentum—if with the slow steps of a baby needing decades to learn to walk. “A

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Danish team electrifies steam-methane reforming for greener approach to hydrogen production

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The electrification, uniform heating, and potential for exceptionally compact reactors present a disruptive approach to resolving CO 2 emission issues and current constraints regarding design, operation, and process integration for hydrogen production by SMR. The integrated heating also allows for exceptionally compact reactor designs.

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