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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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This project will complete key engineering design and demonstration tests to enable cost-competitive, carbon-neutral production of synthetic jet fuel and diesel using nuclear energy from existing light water reactors.

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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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The Audi e-gas plant, which can convert 6MW of input power, utilizes renewable electricity for electrolysis to produce oxygen and hydrogen. Water and oxygen are the only by-products. This gives it a total range of some 1,300 kilometers (808 miles). Earlier post.). Customers can order a quota of e-gas when they purchase the car.

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Iowa study suggests miscanthus would yield more biomass in Iowa soil than originally thought

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The variety also produces an abundance of biomass that can be burned for energy or converted into fuel. Heaton said she’s studying a range of perennial grasses for their suitability to Iowa farmland. When planted on marginal and subprime land, the grasses prevent soil erosion and protect water quality. Nicholas N.

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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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According to WLTP, ranges of around 600 kilometers (373 miles) are planned for the Mercedes EQS SUV architecture. The range initially includes the EQB 300 4MATIC (combined electrical consumption NEDC: 16.2 A long-range version is also planned. Range (WLTP) is 419 km (260 miles). Range (WLTP) is 545-660 km (339-410 miles).

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2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA. TDI Clean Diesel engine in the Jetta develops its maximum power over a low speed range of 3500 to 4000 rpm. Rear cross-traffic alert.

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Biomass fuels: challenges and opportunities – ET Auto

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Predictions estimate this value to reach 150 x 10 -19 kJ by 2050, considering the diverse range of biomass resources available.Biomass, deriving its carbon from atmospheric CO 2 , is deemed a carbon-neutral fuel (Figure 1). Biomass can be converted into fuels through several steps. Schematic of biomass to bio-oil conversion process.

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2023’s Top Stories About Energy

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Mainspring calls its machine a linear generator, because it converts linear motion into electricity. Welcome to Fusion City, USA At Helion Energy, workers build a section of the company’s Polaris fusion reactor. The Menlo Park, Calif., The fuel is enriched to about 4.8 percent U-235.

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