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EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates

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continued] The post EVs Are Good For The Environment And Electricity Rates appeared first on CleanTechnica. Most people now accept that EVs are companions to solar and wind generation. The electricity system is built for the most demanding hour of the year, but during every other hour there’s excess.

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Lithium Mining In Argentina — Jobs vs. Environment

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The post Lithium Mining In Argentina — Jobs vs. Environment appeared first on CleanTechnica. The search for lithium in Argentina pits Indigenous people against global corporations in search of profits.

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Corrosion resistance in molten salt environments

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The post Corrosion resistance in molten salt environments appeared first on Innovation News Network. VCU is developing metal treatments to increase corrosion resistance in molten salt systems, improving cost-efficiency and reducing waste.

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BASF introduces new heat-stabilized Ultramid; heat resistance up to 190 °C in demanding environments

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Whether in the internal combustion engine or in the hybrid or electric vehicle, reliable and technically flawless materials are indispensable in a demanding environment. Heat resistance, good long-term use properties and weld resistance are the basic prerequisites for components in current and future powertrains.

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SENDER Functional Testing Environment

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The post SENDER Functional Testing Environment appeared first on Innovation News Network. SENDER aims to upgrade home automation and energy service, and shows how functional testing remains a vital aspect of these developments.

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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment

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The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of "meanest" vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list, between the GMC Sierra pickup truck and Mercedes-Benz G550 SUV.

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DOE issues request for information on materials that withstand harsh environments

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a request for information (RFI) about advances in components, systems, and products that can withstand harsh environments and extended service lifetimes. ( Very high temperature environments. DE-FOA-0002385 ). High mechanical wear / stress conditions. Alloy embrittlement conditions.