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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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UPS plans to invest approximately $50 million to build an additional nine liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations, bringing the total number of stations to 13. This includes all-electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, CNG, LNG, liquid propane gas (LPG), biomethane, and light-weight fuel-saving composite body vehicles.

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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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In countries that choose to continue or increase their use of nuclear power, it can reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, cut carbon dioxide emissions and enable electricity systems to integrate higher shares of solar and wind power.

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IEA: Decisive action by governments is critical to unlock growth for low-carbon hydrogen

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The cost of fuel cells that run on hydrogen continue to fall, and sales of fuel-cell vehicles are growing. The main obstacle to the extensive use of low-carbon hydrogen is the cost of producing it. Pilot projects are underway to produce steel and chemicals with low-carbon hydrogen, with other industrial uses under development.

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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets

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Effective immediately, the United Kingdom has announced it will no longer supply EV grants for most consumer purchases. However, with inflation and gas prices at record highs globally, this could affect quite a large group of consumers. This point of view is also relevant in a Tweet from the Dept.

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Why Power a Whisky Still with Green Hydrogen?

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Dozens of companies are trying to replace the typical method of producing hydrogen— from natural gas —with electrolysis , in which an electric current is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The goal for many of these companies is “ green hydrogen ,” in which the electricity used comes from renewable sources.

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Berkeley study finds renewable portfolio standards insufficient to meet 2030 GHG emission targets; new policy required

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One possible scenario for the electricity system in the Western US in 2026-29. Under a range of resource cost scenarios, most coal power plants would be replaced by solar, wind, gas, and/or nuclear generation, with intermittent renewable sources providing at least 17% and as much as 29% of total power by 2030. Click to enlarge.

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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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From then on, electric cars will drive the streets of Britain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that the installation of electric car chargers for new buildings in England will be mandatory from 2022. The British government and Shell did not disclose the overall cost of the entire plan.

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