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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has published state-by-state energy and water Sankey diagrams in one location so that analysts and policymakers can find all the information they need in one place. General location of energy and water categories. Energy and water generally “flows” from left to right.

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Reliance and bp begin production from 3rd deepwater field in India’s KG D6 block

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Discovered in 2013 and sanctioned in 2019, the MJ field is located in water depths of up to 1,200 meters about 30 kilometers from the existing onshore terminal at Gadimoga on the east coast of India. This is expected to account for around one-third of India’s current domestic gas production and meet approximately 15% of India’s demand.

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Volkswagen debuts three-row ID. Buzz

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Buzz is planned for sale in the North American market starting in 2024. It offers a longer wheelbase than the two-row European vehicle that debuted in 2022 ( earlier post ), plus a bigger battery and more horsepower. The three-row ID. Just as with the original Bus, the three-row ID. Buzz has a rear-mounted powerplant as standard.

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Comment on Nio has held exploratory talks with Mercedes for tie-up, report says by Wayne Lewis

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Not even a Chinese automaker partnered with NIO on battery swapping, so your qualms about companies supposedly wanting to, but blaming it on them being “afraid of China and her foreign policies” hold little water. Not even Li Auto who does not have a BEV for sale, but will soon, signed on for battery swap. But we haven’t.

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Panasonic and Tokyo Gas introduce home fuel cell unit for condominiums

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The product is the first commercialized fuel cell system in which the fuel cell unit, hot water unit and backup heat source unit can all be stored in the pipe shaft of the condominium. A pipe shaft is a space to store water and gas pipes that runs vertically through condominium floors. Water tank capacity. Hot water unit.

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SDTC awards Nsolv $13M to commercialize warm solvent technology for heavy oil extraction; 80% reduction in GHG emissions

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Nsolv’s process uses zero water and very little natural gas to heat the solvent, resulting in an 80% reduction in GHG emissions compared to existing extraction methods. The Nsolv process supplants existing in situ technologies, such as steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD), which rely on significant amounts of water and natural gas.

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Everything You Need to Know About Electric RVs

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It is not yet for sale. This electric RV features a pop-out kitchenette and water recycling system. Electric RVs Are Just Around the Corner Although no true electric RVs are for sale yet (some smaller units have popped up in Europe) , manufacturers are putting the finishing touches on their prototypes.