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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. Their open access paper is published in the journal Energy.

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The paper, “Market Development for Green Cars”, presents and analyses policies, programs and approaches for the development, market introduction and diffusion of green cars (primarily from the demand (pull) side). Alternative fuels include biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen and electricity from the grid. Source: OECD.

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Study finds air pollution and GHG costs of crude-by-rail nearly 2x pipeline costs; much larger than spill and accidents costs

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have found that the air pollution and greenhouse gas costs of shipping crude by rail are nearly twice as large as those for oil pipelines. Air pollution and greenhouse gas damages for transportation by railroad and pipelines to the gulf coast.

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What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

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OCTOBER 31, 2019

This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. The average retail cost of regular gasoline in 2018 was $2.719 per gallon. Consequently, the average cost of the available energy from gasoline is $0.226 per 10,000 Btu. per 100 kWh.

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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. It is hard to overstate the importance of the improvements in battery costs on this analysis.

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Researchers develop large-scale, economical method to extract hydrogen from oil sands and oil fields

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AUGUST 20, 2019

This can be used to power hydrogen-powered vehicles, which are already marketed in some countries, as well as to generate electricity. The researchers are presenting this work at the Goldschmidt Geochemistry Conference in Barcelona this week. More than 95% of the world’s hydrogen comes from splitting natural gas, above ground, in SMRs.

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MIT, Brookhaven team develops simple method for stabilizing interfaces in solid-state lithium-ion batteries

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MARCH 11, 2022

The new method simply requires eliminating any carbon dioxide present during a critical manufacturing step, called sintering, where the battery materials are heated to create bonding between the cathode and electrolyte layers, which are made of ceramic compounds. Reaction product for annealing in air is from previous work.

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“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

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JUNE 2, 2013

Project Volt Gas Volt is based on a long-term financing plan and the use of existing technologies for the large-scale conversion of surplus renewable electricity to methane, with subsequent reuse. Project VGV uses surplus electricity generated by renewable and nuclear sources to produce hydrogen via electrolysis. Earlier post.).

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Visio.M partners present new lightweight EV; 13.5 kWh pack delivers ~100 mile range

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

consortium ( earlier post ) are showcasing their new lightweight urban electric vehicle at eCarTec in Munich. year project was funded under the priority program “Key Technologies for Electric Mobility - STROM” of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) with a total budget of €10.8 The electric motor in Visio.M

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Photonic Chip Cuts Cost of Hunting Exoplanets

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AUGUST 12, 2024

So to help bring the cost of space-based astronomy down, researchers at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa are working on a way to process starlight on a tiny optical chip. That’s where Cheriton aims to boldly go with a PIC filter that detects very subtle gas signatures during an exoplanet “eclipse” called a transit.

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MAN shows TGX parallel diesel hybrid truck concept, previews CNG in TGM trucks at IAA; gearbox cooperation with Scania

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

At the IAA, MAN (part of the Volkswagen Group) presented a concept diesel-electric parallel hybrid version of its long-haul TGX truck. The MAN TGX concept hybrid will be driven by a parallel hybrid system, supplied by a 440 hp (328 kW) diesel engine and an electric motor with 130 kW drive power. MANs TGX hybrid concept at IAA.

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DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

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JULY 15, 2020

FLECCS project teams will work to develop carbon capture and storage (CCS) processes that better enable technologies, such as natural gas power generators, to be responsive to grid conditions in a high variable renewable energy (VRE) penetration environment. The team’s approach uses a novel and low-cost heat-pump thermal storage system.

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Snam and RINA team up to accelerate the development of hydrogen sector

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APRIL 9, 2020

From a presentation given by Faith Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency, on hydrogen’s role in tackling energy and climate challenges. Green hydrogen generated by water electrolysis, a process that takes place without CO 2 emissions, has the advantage of being able to use the existing capillary gas infrastructure.

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Bosch on importance of renewable synthetic fuels to reach climate goals; e-fuels

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Electromobility is just now picking up momentum; further, electric cars are only as emissions-free as the production of electricity that charges their batteries. First, apply electricity generated from renewable sources to obtain hydrogen from water. to make synthetic gasoline, diesel, gas, or kerosene. Then add carbon.

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Ballard, Nisshinbo collaborate to offer first PEM fuel cell using non-precious-metal catalyst

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The NPMC-based FCgen-1040 stack represents a step-change in PEM fuel cell technology with high performance at a reduced cost. Since platinum contributes 10-to-15% of the cost of a fuel cell stack today, we are very excited about the potential cost savings NPMC technology can enable moving forward.

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Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The study found that TCO for electric and diesel medium-duty urban delivery trucks were similar. The electric truck is relatively more cost-effective on the NYCC and when VKT demand is higher. Cost-competitiveness of the electric truck diminishes in drive cycles with higher average speeds. Credit: ACS, Lee et al.

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Danish team electrifies steam-methane reforming for greener approach to hydrogen production

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MAY 24, 2019

Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark and Haldor Topsoe, with colleagues from the Danish Technological Institute and Sintex have developed a “ disruptive approach to a fundamental process ” by integrating an electrically heated catalytic structure directly into a steam-methane–reforming (SMR) reactor for hydrogen production.

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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MAY 1, 2022

An analysis of the expected emissions performance and total cost of ownership for the ClearFlame business model versus diesel, CNG, BEV, and FCV options in the over-the-road heavy-duty truck market presented in this paper indicates that: The TCO of ClearFlame-based trucks could be, on average, $0.08

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Quantron AG collaborate on fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While battery-electric vehicles can be used efficiently and in an eco-friendly way in urban areas, fuel cell technology offers an attractive approach when it comes to emission-free logistics over long distances and with higher payloads. A battery-powered electric drive may also require concessions in terms of payload, Freudenberg says.

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BNEF report finds hydrogen promising decarbonization pathway, but carbon prices and emissions policies required

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MARCH 31, 2020

The falling cost of making hydrogen from wind and solar power offers a promising route to cutting emissions in some of the most fossil-fuel-dependent sectors of the economy, such as steel, heavy-duty vehicles, shipping and cement, according to a new report from BloombergNEF (BNEF). Abatement cost with hydrogen at $1/kg (7.4/MMBtu).

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The ranges of the levelized cost of driving (LCD) and cost of avoided carbon are narrower for the future technology pathways, reflecting the expected economic competitiveness of these alternative vehicles and fuels. Fuels or energy carriers in the study included gasoline, ethanol, diesel, CNG, LPG, hydrogen, and electricity.

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MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We present dynamometer test results and emission models from fully aged aftertreatment systems installed on heavy-duty on-road engines to offer several compliance paths that are technologically and economically achievable by model year (MY) 2024 without significant changes to today’s engines or aftertreatment.

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European Union adopts strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen; Clean Hydrogen Alliance

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JULY 9, 2020

The two strategies present a new clean energy investment agenda, in line with the European Commission’s Next Generation EU recovery package and the European Green Deal. This connected and flexible system will be more efficient, and reduce costs for society. Energy System Integration. A greater direct electrification of end-use sectors.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

California’s current strategy of recovering a myriad of fixed costs in electricity usage rates must change as the state uses more renewable electricity to power buildings and vehicles, according to the findings from a new report from the Energy Institute at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and non-profit think tank Next 10.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

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APRIL 18, 2023

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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UCSD, South 8 team report improved liquefied-gas electrolytes for Li-metal batteries

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JULY 1, 2019

Improvements to a class of battery electrolyte first introduced in 2017—liquefied gas electrolytes—could pave the way to replacing the graphite anode with a lithium-metal anode. Meng and colleagues’ approach was to switch to a more compatible electrolyte, called liquefied gas electrolytes. —Yang et al.

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Bosch study highlights potential of e-fuels to reduce CO2 emissions

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Even if all cars were to drive electrically one day, aircraft, ships, and even trucks will still run mainly on fuel. In this way, the cost of exhaust-gas treatment can be reduced, Bosch adds. If the electricity used is generated from renewables (and thus CO 2 -free), such fuels are carbon-neutral and very versatile.

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MIT team proposes flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine PHEV long-haul trucks

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APRIL 9, 2019

In a paper being presented at WCX SAE World Congress Experience in Detroit this week, a team from MIT is proposing the use of a flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine approach for a series-hybrid powertrain for long-haul Class 8 trucks. We think that the way to enable the use of electricity in these vehicles is with a plug-in hybrid.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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AUGUST 23, 2013

During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Exhaust gas aftertreatment system, shown in an A7. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. The top motivation to go electric for 83% of large businesses surveyed is sustainability and environmental goals.

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MECA report assesses technology feasibility for heavy-duty diesel trucks to meet lower NOx standards by 2024

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JUNE 11, 2019

The report presents dynamometer test results and emission models from fully aged aftertreatment systems installed on heavy-duty on-road engines to offer several compliance paths that are achievable by model year 2024 without significant changes to today’s engines or aftertreatment systems. The cost of controlling NO x to 0.05

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ROSATOM, Metalloinvest and Air Liquide to evaluate joint project in low-carbon hydrogen production for DRI

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JUNE 21, 2021

Electrolysis of water using low-carbon electricity (“yellow” and / or “green” hydrogen) and steam reforming of methane in combination with carbon capture technologies (“blue” hydrogen) are considered as possible means for hydrogen production. Earlier post.). In 15 years, the holding’s emissions can be reduced by 77%.

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OptiFuel finalizing $2.6M DOE grant to demonstrate RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive

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JULY 24, 2020

million US Department of Energy (DOE) grant to demonstrate a pre-production Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) hybrid 4,300 hp line-haul locomotive. In several weeks, OptiFuel will start taking orders, in 49 of the US states, for a new line of affordable 800 hp to 3,200 hp, 100% natural gas freight and transit locomotives. g/bhp-hr of PM.

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IEA World Energy Outlook 2013 sees CO2 emissions rising by 20% to 2035; oil use on upward trend

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

WEO-2013 presents a central scenario (“New Policies”) in which global energy demand rises by one-third in the period to 2035, although energy demand in OECD countries barely rises and by 2035 is less than half that of non-OECD countries. Nearly half of the net increase in electricity generation comes from renewables. Gt by 2035.

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DOE announces $29M in funding for fusion energy technology development

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Projects will address one or more R&D categories, including: Technologies, materials, and superconducting-magnet and fuel-cycle subsystems between the fusion plasma and balance of plant; Cost-effective, high-efficiency, high-duty-cycle, electrical-driver technologies; and. Colorado School of Mines. University of Houston.

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CleanSpark, Inc. and ReJoule awarded $2.9M second-life EV battery grant with support from Ford

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JULY 10, 2020

The California Energy Commission Grant proposal was for the solicitation (GFO-19-310) Validating Capability of Second-life Batteries to Cost-Effectively Integrate Solar Power for Small-Medium Commercial Building Applications. The underlying goal is to deploy second life batteries from electric vehicles for use in a microgrid application.

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ARPA-E to award $27M for advanced nuclear reactor systems operational technology: GEMINA

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MAY 14, 2020

The US Department of Energy announced $27 million in funding for 9 projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Generating Electricity Managed by Intelligent Nuclear Assets (GEMINA) program. Electric Power Research Institute: Build-to-Replace: A New Paradigm for Reducing Advanced Reactor O&M Costs - $999,464.

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Ipsos Global study finds three barriers to consumer adoption of EVs: cost, range, charging sites

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JANUARY 14, 2020

This poses a huge hurdle for BEV manufacturers since the cost of batteries remains high and are then rolled into the asking price. Our study revealed consumers are only willing to pay up to an extra 10% more for a BEV over a similar gas/diesel version of the vehicle. The average new car buyer believes it will be a minimum of 4.6

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Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

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MARCH 7, 2017

Audi has introduced the natural-gas-fueled A4 Avant g-tron; dealers in Europe will begin taking orders for the midsize model starting in early summer 2017. Additionally, Audi is now offering e-gas to power the A3 Sportback g-tron as standard; customers will pay only the regular natural gas price. lb-ft) is available at approx.

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Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

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APRIL 26, 2019

At WCX SAE World Congress Experience this year in Detroit, Nissan presented a paper on the development of and technologies applied in the new 2.5L Nissan Decherd currently assembles engines for Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Pathfinder, Frontier, TITAN and INFINITI QX60, as well as motors for the all-electric Nissan LEAF. Yoshida, N.

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UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

Because firms are able to bank credits over time, anticipated high costs in the future may lead to higher costs in the present before any constraints bind on the industry. Additionally, neither mechanism would compromise the greenhouse gas reduction goals set by Assembly Bill 32.

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EALABC paper outlines approach to 48V hybrid systems with advanced lead-carbon batteries

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Augmenting its existing LC Super Hybrid program ( earlier post ), which deploys a downsized gasoline-electric powertrain, ALABC is working on advanced diesel-electric applications in development programs being undertaken with car makers including Ford and Kia. These compact electrical machines can be rated up to 12.5

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Enel acquires eMotorWerks to provide grid balancing solutions and tap into US e-mobility market

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

through its US subsidiary EnerNOC, has acquired California-based eMotorWerks, a North American supplier of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, called JuiceBox, and owner and operator of JuiceNet, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform for the smart management of EV charging and other distributed energy storage facilities. Enel S.p.A.,

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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OECD paper presents and analyzes policies and programs to foster market growth of green cars

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Study finds air pollution and GHG costs of crude-by-rail nearly 2x pipeline costs; much larger than spill and accidents costs

What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

Researchers develop large-scale, economical method to extract hydrogen from oil sands and oil fields

MIT, Brookhaven team develops simple method for stabilizing interfaces in solid-state lithium-ion batteries

“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

Visio.M partners present new lightweight EV; 13.5 kWh pack delivers ~100 mile range

Photonic Chip Cuts Cost of Hunting Exoplanets

MAN shows TGX parallel diesel hybrid truck concept, previews CNG in TGM trucks at IAA; gearbox cooperation with Scania

DOE announces $11.5M in Phase 1 funding for carbon capture and storage program; ARPA-E FLECCS

Snam and RINA team up to accelerate the development of hydrogen sector

Bosch on importance of renewable synthetic fuels to reach climate goals; e-fuels

Ballard, Nisshinbo collaborate to offer first PEM fuel cell using non-precious-metal catalyst

Georgia Tech study finds MD electric urban delivery trucks have cost advantages over diesel in some conditions; relative benefits depend on numerous factors

Danish team electrifies steam-methane reforming for greener approach to hydrogen production

Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Quantron AG collaborate on fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks

BNEF report finds hydrogen promising decarbonization pathway, but carbon prices and emissions policies required

Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

MECA report finds additional NOx emission reductions from new heavy-duty trucks achievable and cost-effective

European Union adopts strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen; Clean Hydrogen Alliance

Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

UCSD, South 8 team report improved liquefied-gas electrolytes for Li-metal batteries

Bosch study highlights potential of e-fuels to reduce CO2 emissions

MIT team proposes flex-fuel gasoline-alcohol engine PHEV long-haul trucks

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

MECA report assesses technology feasibility for heavy-duty diesel trucks to meet lower NOx standards by 2024

ROSATOM, Metalloinvest and Air Liquide to evaluate joint project in low-carbon hydrogen production for DRI

OptiFuel finalizing $2.6M DOE grant to demonstrate RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive

IEA World Energy Outlook 2013 sees CO2 emissions rising by 20% to 2035; oil use on upward trend

DOE announces $29M in funding for fusion energy technology development

CleanSpark, Inc. and ReJoule awarded $2.9M second-life EV battery grant with support from Ford

ARPA-E to award $27M for advanced nuclear reactor systems operational technology: GEMINA

Ipsos Global study finds three barriers to consumer adoption of EVs: cost, range, charging sites

Audi introduces new A4 Avant g-tron; Audi e-gas offered as standard

Nissan to use mirror bore process on new 2.5L engine for Altima; highest volume application of technique

UC Davis report finds LCFS compliance costs may rise rapidly; recommends offsetting measures

EALABC paper outlines approach to 48V hybrid systems with advanced lead-carbon batteries

Enel acquires eMotorWerks to provide grid balancing solutions and tap into US e-mobility market

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