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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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The streamlined Eos Z3 battery module design features an aqueous electrolyte, bipolar electrodes, and a polymer casing. A blend of water, halides, additives, and buffering agents make up the proprietary aqueous electrolyte. ACRO is a recognized leader in high-speed, custom-designed automated manufacturing systems.

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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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Since that study, which was transparently designed to quantify the worst-case tire emissions under legal driving, Emissions Analytics has been testing and analyzing tire wear emissions in more detail across a wider range of driving conditions, and has performed a detailed chemical analysis of hundreds of new tires.

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Utah Water Quality Board upholds issuance of permit for oil sands mine in Utah

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The Utah Water Quality Board, in a 9-2 vote this week, agreed with the August 2012 recommendations of an administrative law judge (ALJ) upholding a permit-by-rule issued by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for the proposed PR Spring an oil sands mine on state land in eastern Utah. Overlay of the proposed plant site on the terrain.

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. Direct water injection. Bosch and water injection. Earlier post. l/100 km/26.7-28.3 l/100 km/26.7-28.3

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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At its Global Technology Day in Friedrichshafen, ZF presented the electric concept vehicle EVbeat, which is designed for maximum compactness, low weight, and maximum efficiency in real operation. Despite its extremely compact design and light weight, the EVbeat does not skimp on performance.

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10 ways Velotric’s electric bikes are built differently: Deep-dive on the Discover 2

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Everything from component selection, design choices, embedded technology, and a lot more helps to create a unique and high-performing electric bike that separates itself from the competition. That means you get better-designed e-bikes delivered more quickly! Underneath that paint you’ll find a number of major differences.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The group has shortlisted three designs and plan to have picked one by the end of 2024. This artist’s conception, which is not based on any specific design for a cargo ship, is intended to show the approximate scale of such a vessel. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water.