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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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To leverage these unique capabilities beyond fusion, TAE Power Solutions developed proprietary intelligent AC power (ACi) and Converter Battery Module (CBM) technology that features fully integrated energy storage and power electronics to unlock greater efficiency and performance from modern power systems. billion.

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New $20M XPRIZE tackles conversion of CO2 into products

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Teams are challenged to develop breakthrough technologies that convert the most CO 2 into one or more products with the highest net value. According to the International Energy Agency, 82% of the world’s energy supply is derived from fossil fuels.

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Schiff Amendment would provide resources to restart Plutonium-238 production for RTGs

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These small devices convert the heat generated by the radioactive decay of plutonium-238 is converted into electricity using solid-state thermoelectrics. (Pu-238 Recently, Russia refused to continue that relationship, and the US supply of Pu-238 is almost exhausted. Pu-238 has a half-life of 87 years.) Source: Kirk Sorensen.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

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When regenerative braking is selected, when I take my foot off the accelerator, the motor acts as a brake to slow the vehicle down, converting kinetic energy into electrons which flow back into the battery. I love that my EV is so efficient: EVs convert over 77% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels.

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Ford installing GE WattStation chargers, charging network at facilities

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Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with GE, will supply electric vehicle charging stations at Ford facilities nationwide, beginning with facilities in and around its headquarters. Last fall, GE purchased 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi vehicles, supporting its goal of converting half of its fleet to alternative energy vehicles.

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UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

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Neste, Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Solazyme will supply renewable diesel to UPS to help facilitate the company’s shift to move more than 12% of its purchased ground fuel from conventional diesel and gasoline fuel to alternative fuels by the end of 2017. The companies making pledges as part of today’s launch represent more than $1.3

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How to Answer Top EV FAQs This Season at Your Dealership

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Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations simply provide alternating current (AC) electricity to the vehicle’s on-board charger, which then converts AC to direct current (DC) electricity and charges the battery. The on-board charger is different from an external EV charging station, also referred to as EV Supply Equipment or EVSE.

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