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First Supercritical CO2 Circuit Breaker Debuts

Cars That Think

Such equipment is scattered widely throughout power grids as a way to stop the flow of electrical current in an emergency. If successful, the invention, developed by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, could have a big impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

MWh of battery energy storage to balance electrical demand and improve power quality. The system can operate independently from or while connected to the main power grid. Benefits of electric ground support vehicles The microgrid will supply the power to charge the many types of electric vehicles unique to airports.

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Government to offer £3,750 to EV buyers

EV Info

The grant will only be offered to manufacturers that have verified science-based targets (SBTs) for carbon reduction and that have emissions scores below a threshold that the government has also yet to define. Scores are relative to an index based on the carbon intensity of different [power] grids.”

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World Engineering Day Focuses on Shaping a Sustainable Future

Cars That Think

Despite growing awareness of environmental challenges and early advancements in green technologies, many climate policies and technologies fail to curb greenhouse gas emissions at the necessary pace and scale. Connected systems powered by IoT sensors, AI-driven traffic management, and smart grids are optimizing urban sustainability.

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In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’

Baua Electric

The familys new home has better insulation to protect against temperatures that routinely plunge below freezing, but it is still not connected to the power grid or to water and sanitation services. Her first home there was a flimsy structure made of nylon and wood. Ramos Len gets some of the familys water from a nearby stream.

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xAI supercomputer faces lawsuit over air pollution concerns

Teslarati

The permit itself says emissions from the site ‘will be an area source for hazardous air pollutants,’” the Southern Environmental Law Center noted, alleging Clean Air Act violations. Opponents claim xAI installed up to 35 turbines —exceeding the 15 requested—without community oversight, straining Memphis’s power grid.

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Successful AI Implementations in Renewable Energy Forecasting

Baua Electric

Unlike traditional power plants that produce energy in a stable and controllable manner, renewables are largely weather-dependent. This variability creates uncertainty in energy supply, posing significant challenges for grid operators and energy markets. Why Accurate Forecasting Matters Energy grids require balance.