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MITEI study finds hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar

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A team at MITEI (MIT Energy Initiative) has found that hydrogen-generated electricity can be a cost-competitive option for backing up wind and solar. California draws more than 20% of its electricity from solar and approximately 7% from wind, with more VRE coming online rapidly. —Drake Hernandez. —Emre Gençer.

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Wind-to-Hydrogen Tech Goes to Sea

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Wind and solar parks produce a large portion of their energy. Then, as now, wind farms are operating off the world’s coasts—but not all of these offshore sites are connected to the mainland via underwater power cables. Some of the wind farms instead sit in clusters more than 100 kilometers out at sea.

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Tesla China launches solar-powered Superchargers in sunshine-ridden Tibet

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Tesla China announced earlier that it has launched a solar-powered Supercharger facility in Lhasa, the administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. ” Lhasa’s climate is one of the more favorable examples we’ve seen of where solar-powered Superchargers would be incredibly effective.

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Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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The cylinder head, injection system, turbocharger and catalytic converter were modified accordingly for the CNG engine. With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 Operation with the knock-resistant fuel CNG enables a higher 12.5:1

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Raser Technologies and Hyundai Heavy Industries To Collaborate on Development of Renewable Energy and Extended Range Electric Vehicles

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The extended range electric vehicle drive system by Raser Technologies and its development partner FEV is targeted at providing up to 40 miles all-electric range for SUVs and light trucks. At the 2009 SAE World Congress, Raser and FEV showcased a HUMMER H3 converted with the EREV powertrain. Solar project. Earlier post.).

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KIT spin-off producing synthetic natural gas from green hydrogen and CO2 from sewage sludge

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In the past four years, Spain already produced 40% of its power from renewable energy sources, mostly wind energy. With a power-to-gas process, excessive or decentrally produced power from renewable sources, such as solar or wind power, is converted into methane. —Tim Böltken.

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Electric or hydrogen cars – which makes more sense for NZ?

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Green Hydrogen is sorted under pressure in cylinders within vehicles and converted into electricity to power electric motors. One of the primary advantages of HFCVs is their ability to provide a long driving range and quick refuelling times, mirroring the convenience of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. So, how do EVs compare?