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WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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A team of biologists and engineers modified Rhodopseudomonas palustris TIE-1 (TIE-1) so that it can produce a biofuel using only three renewable and naturally abundant source ingredients: carbon dioxide, solar panel-generated electricity and light. The results are reported in an open-access paper in the journal Communications Biology.

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Integrating nanomaterial with light-absorbing molecule powers hydrogen production from water and sunlight

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Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have developed a hybrid material constructed from a metal oxide nanosheet and a light-absorbing molecule for splitting water molecules (H 2 O) to obtain hydrogen (H 2 ) under sunlight. An illustration of visible-light-driven H 2 evolution on ruthenium-dye/HCa 2 Nb 3 O 10 nanosheet.

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How hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles will revolutionise the transport industry

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Innovation News Network brings you the ultimate guide to zero-emission, hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles. The post How hydrogen-powered light commercial vehicles will revolutionise the transport industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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QUANTRON and Ballard Power Systems introduce fuel cell powered trucks ready for delivery

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QUANTRON QLI FCEV light truck The core of the Canadian-German partnership is the integration of Ballard’s high-performance FCmove fuel cell modules in QUANTRON vehicles. These include the 44-ton QUANTRON QHM FCEV heavy-duty truck—the current European range champion with 54 kg H 2 at 700 bar—and the QUANTRON QLI FCEV light truck.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

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BMW Group Plant Landshut light metal foundry recertified by Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI)

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Sourcing aluminum produced using solar power for our in-house component production lowers our CO 2 emissions significantly. The light metal foundry began sourcing aluminum produced using solar power in 2021. Green power is also used to produce it. Last year, employees at the light metal foundry produced around 3.3

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Canoo delivers electric Light Tactical Vehicle to Army for analysis & demonstration

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Canoo delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for Analysis & Demonstration in fulfillment of the $67,500 contract awarded in July 2022. The vehicle also needs the ability to generate, store and distribute power effectively to the Soldier. 4 Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive. Mud-terrain tires.

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