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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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Hydrokinetic energy is an abundant renewable resource that can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerability, but it is currently a cost prohibitive option compared to other energy generating sources. The turbine will be designed for power delivery to remote and local grids.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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Corvus Energy’s marine lithium polymer battery pack used in Europe’s first hybrid tugboat

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Lithium polymer battery packs from Corvus Energy were recently installed in Europe’s first hybrid tugboat, the RotorTug RT Adriaan of KOTUG, an international maritime service provider headquartered in The Netherlands. Completed on 6 March, the converted RT Adriaan, now renamed E-KOTUG RT Adriaan, has rejoined the KOTUG fleet.

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ABS provides first approval in principle for floating Rankine cycle renewable energy plant

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Marine classification society ABS has issued its first Approval in Principle (AIP) for a new concept renewable energy design in which a moored spar uses ammonia in a closed-cycle process to produce electrical power for a commercial utility grid. OTEC power cycle. Click to enlarge.

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5 Ways Owning an EV Can Save You Money

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For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. To see if you and your vehicle of choice qualify for the purchase incentive, you can visit the website of the Internal Revenue Service or the US Department of Energy to check.

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Use of onboard chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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An onboard charger, also known as an OBC, is a built-in device in electric vehicles (EVs) that converts alternating current (AC) power from an external source, like a Level 2 charging station or even a home outlet, into direct current (DC) power to charge the vehicle’s battery.

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Use of onboarding chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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An onboard charger, also known as an OBC, is a built-in device in electric vehicles (EVs) that converts alternating current (AC) power from an external source, like a Level 2 charging station or even a home outlet, into direct current (DC) power to charge the vehicle’s battery.

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