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Study finds GWP of electrolyzed hydrogen to meet ORD’s fuel needs would be 2.5x that of fossil fuels with 2020 grid mix

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Phil Ansell, an aerospace engineer at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, modeled the life cycle carbon dioxide equivalent emissions of liquid hydrogen production required to meet the fuel needs of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with today’s electric grid mix.

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Report says lithium from California’s Salton Sea can anchor US battery supply chain

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New Energy Nexus is an international non-profit that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators, and networks. Some experts estimate that the known lithium resource in the Salton Sea can meet more than one-third of today’s global lithium demand. Source: New Energy Nexus. Earlier post.).

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Raven SR to supply sustainable aviation fuel to ANA and JAL

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The supply will be produced by Raven SR at facilities planned for major global markets outside Japan to serve specific international routes of each airline. Additionally, Raven SR’s goal is to generate as much of its own power onsite as possible to reduce reliance on the power grid and be independent of the grid.

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Japan team evaluates battery-assisted low-cost hydrogen production from solar energy

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The findings are published in a paper in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. The joint research team designed an integrated system capable of adjusting the amount of battery charge/discharge and the amount of electrolysis hydrogen production in relation to the amount of solar power generated. to US$3.00/kg 2018.11.119 ).

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Default Passwords Jeopardize Water Infrastructure

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s power grid is relatively well-resourced and hardened against cyber attack, at least when compared to American water systems. I think the best phrase to sum it up is target rich, resource poor.” He says the U.S.’s The structure of the water industry in the U.S. differs significantly from that of Europe and the U.K.,

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Polestar, Rivian report concludes automotive industry tracking to overshoot IPCC emissions target by 75%

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So far, the primary focus for the industry has rightly been on electrification of the fleet, targeting the significant portion (60 to 65 percent for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles) of emissions that come from the tailpipe. . … the automotive industry has taken steps over the past decade to decarbonize.

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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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Easton Park is a 2,400-acre community southwest of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, as per the Austin Business Journal. These directives build upon the reforms passed this session to increase power generation capacity & ensure the reliability of the Texas power grid. and Darca on the project. In a letter, Gov.