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EU investing €1.8B in 17 large-scale clean tech projects

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The projects were evaluated by independent experts based on their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional technologies and to innovate beyond the state-of-the-art, while being sufficiently mature for deployment. capture and liquefaction at a cement plant to storage in offshore sites. Background.

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California Hydrogen Business Council says a robust P2G RD&D program should be a priority for the state

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The case for using Power-to-Gas solutions to store renewable energy is compelling for a number of important use cases, according to a new white paper released by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). P2G converts electrical energy to chemical energy in the form of hydrogen. Click to enlarge.

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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The concept announced at EVS29 is the first market-ready home storage system using a second-life automotive BMW i3 high-voltage battery integrated by BECK Automation (Würzburg, Germany). The battery storage system electrified by BMW i can be equipped with new or second-life batteries. BMW i 360° Electric.

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ARPA-E awards $33M to 13 intermediate-temp fuel cell projects; converting gaseous hydrocarbons to liquid fuels

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The projects, which are funded through ARPA-E’s new Reliable Electricity Based on ELectrochemical Systems (REBELS) program, are focused on improving grid stability, balancing intermittent renewable technologies, and reducing CO 2 emissions using electrochemical distributed power generation systems. Lead organization. Description.

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New $30M ARPA-E program to develop new solar conversion and storage technologies; targeting higher solar penetration in mix

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Schematic comparing the cost and dispatchability of PV to CSP with thermal storage. The “PV+Storage” box includes the high cost of electrical storage for PV. The FOCUS Program target zone for electricity generation is indicated. a) Hybrid solar converter (award Categories 1A and 1B). Source: ARPA-E.

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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Electric motor output (kW/hp). Emissions rating. The F 800 Style with the Plug-in Hybrid can run purely on electricity for up to 30 kilometers (19 miles). This device decouples the two components in the pure electric drive mode, thereby ensuring the highest level of efficiency without engine drag losses. CO 2 (g/km).

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Roev’s electric ute plans explained: Conversions now, manufacturing its own vehicle by 2026

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Roev, which stands for renewable optimised electric vehicles, has detailed plans to build electric utes, initially starting with Toyota Hiluxes and Ford Rangers converted to electric and eventually branching out to a ute designed and engineered in Australia. Roev plans power all its models via a single electric motor.