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One Atmospheric Nuclear Explosion Could Take Out the Power Grid

Cars That Think

Over 1,000 miles away, the blast knocked out electricity supply in parts of Hawaii and disrupted telephone service for a period of time. would face catastrophic consequences from an EMP attack given its growing dependence on electronics of all forms and complete reliance upon the electrical grid. conducted an atmospheric test of a 1.45

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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 global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. The detailed report— Need Nickel? —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy. Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. With a CO2-neutral energy supply of the plants, we are consistently pursuing this approach and are actively driving sustainability in production.

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Demand Response Management for EVs

Blink Charging

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

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With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix? What are the mechanisms we need to balance a renewable grid?

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Embraer’s Eve rolls out flying taxi prototype, cash needs covered until 2027 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Eve, controlled by Embraer, rolled out its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype at an event with investors and clients at the Brazilian planemaker’s Gaviao Peixoto plant on July 3. The first non-conforming prototype is equipped with electric engines but does not have a cabin or pilot.

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Siemens, Duke Energy and Ford demonstrate lower cost home smart charging technology for plug-ins; due on market next year

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and utilizing a Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid, Siemens provided the first UL-approved residential electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to demonstrate the ability to monitor status, report energy use, and be controlled locally from the local area network and from the cloud. Held at the Duke Energy Envision Center in Erlanger, Ky.,

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