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Germany and Namibia form partnership for green hydrogen

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The Federal Research Ministry will provide up to 40 million euros in funding from the economic stimulus package for cooperation within the framework of this partnership. High wind speeds in Namibia mean that the generation of wind power is particularly profitable. Namibia has enormous potential for scaling up a green hydrogen industry.

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EIA expects US motor fuel consumption to increase this summer, but remain below 2019 levels

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The increase in fuel consumption we are forecasting for the summer driving season is a reflection of optimism about the US economy as COVID-19 vaccinations and fiscal stimulus support continued recovery. EIA expects that coal used to generate electric power will increase by 13% to 495 MMst in 2021 and by 4% to 514 MMst in 2022.

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Eaton to Support Project to Develop and Deploy Medium-Duty Plug-in Hybrid Systems; Stimulus Funding to Support Largest Commercial PHEV Demonstration to Date

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Eaton will work with grant recipient South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and other affiliates, including the Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI), Altec Industries, Compact Power Inc., In addition, the trucks will be capable of powering auxiliary equipment and tools while stopped at a worksite.

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Pike forecasts 26.4% CAGR for electric-drive buses to 2018; hybrid, battery-electric and fuel cell

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This latter development is due as much to the fact that developed bus markets may experience a general slowdown, due to austerity measures and the end of stimulus funding, as to any changes in demand for electric drive. Europe is behind on hybrid bus deployments, although stimulus. This requires a high. funding a 28 bus deployment.

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Azure Dynamics Sells Five Balance Hybrid Electric Buses to Votran

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FTA stimulus funds covered 100% of the cost of the vehicles. The Azure Balance Hybrid Electric system specified by Votran supports engine-off at idle and at below 20 miles per hour, while electronically supporting key ancillary functions like air conditioning, power steering and braking. Earlier post.). The drive train, with a Ford 5.4L

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Worldwatch Institute report finds global energy intensity increased in 2010 for second year in a row

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Particularly during the surge of what was called the “knowledge-based economy” from 1991 to 2000, global economic productivity increased without parallel increases in energy use. Energy intensity is declining in many advanced economies, including the United States, Germany, and Japan.

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IRENA, IEA study concludes meeting 2?C scenario possible with net positive economics

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Today around the world, new renewable power plants are being built that will generate electricity for less cost than fossil-fuel power plants. IRENA’s macroeconomic analysis suggests that such investment creates a stimulus that, together with other pro-growth policies, will: boost global GDP by 0.8% per year on average, or 0.6

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