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Eos Energy launches $500M Project AMAZE with $398.6M conditional loan guarantee from DOE; long-term zinc-based storage

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A blend of water, halides, additives, and buffering agents make up the proprietary aqueous electrolyte. The issuance of conditional commitment by the DOE was preceded by legal, technical and commercial due diligence by the LPO to evaluate the loan and the project’s potential to meet market demand and commercial and environmental benchmarks.

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ZF presents EVbeat concept vehicle with prototype of new 800-volt electric drive; compact, lightweight and efficient

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The concept vehicle has a maximum torque of 5200 N·m available on the rear axle—and this with a uniquely high torque density for road-legal passenger cars with of 70 N·m per kilogram. This is pre-filled and hermetically sealed and is therefore maintenance-free. ZF uses the fluorine-free, natural refrigerant propane.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water. The first was the American NS Savannah , built in the late 1950s at a cost of $46.9

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

Water is no problem when it comes to EVs. Due to battery insulation, EVs can safely drive through water and hold no electric shock when wet. What happens if water does get into the battery. If water gets inside the battery shell , there is still little to worry about. THE BOTTOM LINE. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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For Greener Manufacturing, Think IAQ

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Weld fumes have environmental impacts, too: venting weld fumes directly to the environment allows these toxic elements to make their way into air, water and soil. A well-designed air quality system can protect companies from legal liability and government fines and sanctions, while improving overall sustainability metrics.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant suggests that, since the automakers have already designed the vehicles that they will be selling in 2018, they will become more vocal in 2014 to push for changes; the firm expects the dispute to escalate, perhaps resulting in legal action. The ICE is also likely to get efficiency improvements from electric oil and water pumps.

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From a $1,000 boat to electric tractors and more, these are the wildest EVs I tested this year

Baua Electric

The underpowered motor could barely maintain 3 knots, partially due to the half-submerged propellor trying to push nearly as much air as water, but the boat was still a delight to putter around on. depending on local rates), maintenance is nearly zero, and they are much quieter to operate.

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