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Analysis of EV charging in Ireland suggests public fast-charging infrastructure may become commercially viable in short- to medium term

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The study was based on an extensive analysis of public charge event data for the entire island of Ireland since the rollout of the public charging infrastructure began. The analysis of household charging was based on a more limited quantity of household data. 2015.12.001.

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Geologists discover new path to rare earth mineral formation; implications for green energy and tech industries

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This research was supported by funding from Trinity’s Provost PhD Awards, Science Foundation Ireland, Geological Survey of Ireland and the Environmental Protection Agency under the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme, and by the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme’s MetalIntelligence project. 0c01313.

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DOE launches new database to support sustainable development of ocean energy resources

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The Energy Department encourages researchers in this area to submit their work to the database to further expand and improve this resource. Partner nations in the Ocean Energy Systems initiative, including Canada, Ireland, Spain, Norway, New Zealand, and South Korea, also provided funding and substantial input to this effort.

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Irish Government, ESB and Renault-Nissan Alliance Partner on EVs in Ireland; Incentives, Charge Points and Cars

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The Irish Government; the ESB, Ireland’s largest electricity utility; and the Renault-Nissan Alliance announced a comprehensive partnership to position Ireland as a European leader in electric transport. Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan. for a pilot project in Ireland. Earlier post.).

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Logan Energy to support delivery of Holyhead Hydrogen Hub in Wales

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Providing an ideal launchpad for larger, scaled-up green hydrogen production, the site will help release the full potential of the region’s vast renewable energy resources. —Bill Ireland, CEO of Logan Energy. Holyhead Hydrogen Hub Feasibility Study (Summary).

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Irish Government, ESB, Mitsubishi Motors, MC Automobile (Europe) and MMC Commercials to Promote Electric Motoring in Ireland

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The Irish Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon Ryan; Electricity Supply Board (ESB); and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation; MC Automobile (Europe), N.V.; signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the parties to promote the electric vehicle (EV) industry in Ireland. and MMC Commercials Ltd.

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Intel CEO predicts chips will be more than 20% of premium vehicle BOM by 2030

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Intel is partnering with leading automotive players and committing significant resources in Europe to help drive this transition around the globe in the coming years. As automotive applications transition to rely on more high-performance processing, chips are also beginning to migrate to more advanced process technologies.

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