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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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It is, however, a challenge that is being made all the greater as we continue to decentralize power generation with more distributed, variable and inflexible sources, such as wind and solar. This is to ensure that electricity is always there to safely power everything from industrial plants to the wall sockets in our homes and offices.

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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

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BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. liter diesel engines to TME starting in 2014. The companies also have agreed to identify and discuss other possible collaborative projects.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Another study found that if people choose to charge their EVs during times when there’s less demand on the power grid, we could cut emissions by another 18% – and maybe even allow EVs to support the grid. Let’s not forget our carbon footprint. They can be charged using clean energy, reducing their environmental impact.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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Low-income and rural communities suffered the most, with some remaining without power for almost a year. A microgrid is like a miniaturized, tightly controlled version of a power grid. How can a microgrid help after a power outage? It’s a powerful example of how electricity and community resiliency are intertwined.

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GE Aviation signs 10-year supply agreement for biomass FT jet fuel for engine testing; baseline of 500,000 gallons per year

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The initial phase includes four sub-phases and will focus on production of low-CO 2 emissions synthetic jet and diesel fuel, along with naphtha. The electric power for the manufacturing processes will come largely from renewable solar and wind energy. Excess electricity produced may be sold into the commercial power grid.

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ARPA-E awards $35M to 16 REFUEL projects for energy-dense carbon-neutral liquid fuels; leveraging ammonia

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A Novel Catalytic Membrane Reactor for DME Synthesis from Renewable Resources (Category 1) The Gas Technology Institute team will develop a reactor to synthesize dimethyl ether (DME), which functions as a substitute for diesel fuel, from carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and electricity. University of Delaware. University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country and the increasing number of electric vehicles available in New Zealand, we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).