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DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

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The H2@Scale initiative will develop and enable the deployment of transformational technologies that produce and utilize green, low-cost hydrogen to achieve an economically competitive, deeply decarbonized future energy system across sectors. Click to enlarge. Increased energy system resiliency and flexibility.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

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Decarbonization will take decades, and in the case of large-scale installations like wind farms and solar farms, we will see NIMBY-style (Not In My Back Yard) opposition to siting. Wind and solar farms are alternatives to fossil fuel-fired power plants. Automobiles became more energy-efficient and less polluting.

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Tips: 6 Ways to Increase Your Fuel Economy

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However, idling is a huge waste of fuel and money. Idling uses much more fuel than starting the engine does, and also gives off more pollution than your car does when it is moving. These help reduce wind drag that can be caused by an open truck bed. It unnecessarily burns fuel your car should only use in order to move.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Specifically, low cost and energy-efficient processes are sought that can be demonstrated and validated under field conditions to meet needs of the nascent algal biomass industry. Wind Technologies. The trend for higher-temperature electric machines requires higher-temperature PMs. Solar Technologies. Office of Fossil Energy.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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Cyclonatix, Inc is developing an industrial-sized motor/controller to operate with either DC or AC power sources, for applications in electric vehicles, solar-powered pumps, HVAC&R, gas compressors, and other commercial and industrial machines which require high efficiency, variable speed/torque, and low cost.

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IEA: Petrochemicals set to be the largest driver of world oil demand

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They are also required to manufacture many parts of the modern energy system, including solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, thermal insulation and electric vehicles. Petrochemicals are particularly important given how prevalent they are in everyday products. Meanwhile, the Middle East remains the lowest?

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ARPA-E awards $175M to 68 novel clean energy OPEN 2021 projects

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The selected projects—spanning 22 states and coordinated at universities, national laboratories, and private companies—will advance technologies for a wide range of areas, including electric vehicles, offshore wind, storage and nuclear recycling. Select OPEN 2021 projects include: Synteris. Stanford University. Pratt & Whitney.

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