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One Atmospheric Nuclear Explosion Could Take Out the Power Grid

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would face catastrophic consequences from an EMP attack given its growing dependence on electronics of all forms and complete reliance upon the electrical grid. Decades later, the Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack determined as early as 2008 that the U.S. John MacNeill.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The industrialized world brushes these realities under the rug in favor of self-aggrandizing agenda-setting, and, in doing so, engenders critical supply risks and the potential for further environmental degradation. The LME events were a consequence of positions taken by Tsingshan based on expectations of falling prices.

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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Expanding its portfolio of solutions for the marine electrification industry, Leclanché is introducing a new “ports and harbor” infrastructure solution enabling hybrid and fully electric vessels to fast charge when returning to port. The backs of each module have an opening allowing water spray to enter in the event of any thermal events.

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This Clock Made Power Grids Possible

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As more power stations adopted the clocks, the frequency regulation allowed them to share electricity and create an interconnected power grid. At the beginning, when the fledgling power industry served only a few customers, there was little need for a nationwide standard. regulated over 95 percent of all U.S.

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Demand Response Management for EVs

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While electric vehicles are celebrated for their eco-friendly and efficient design, they present a challenge to the power grid during peak hours or certain energy events. Recognizing this, grid regulators and utility companies are actively considering demand response strategies for electric vehicles.

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GM publishes “Blue Paper” on sustainable urban mobility; integrating input from Sustainable Urban Mobility events in Shanghai

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Realizing the vision of sustainable mobility requires cooperation among government institutions, the automotive industry, infrastructure developers, and the academic community, GM noted. “Roadmap to 2030” GM Sustainable Urban Mobility Blue Paper.

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OpenADR: A Bridge Between EV Fleets and the Grid

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As it stands, the power grid is already run-down and outdated , built for the electric loads of a century ago, not for modern life. Shifting to EVs poses a unique problem for the grid: a sudden, massive increase in demand that will be unpredictable and piecemeal. This is where Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) comes in.

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