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Duke study finds methane levels 17x higher in water wells near hydrofracking sites

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A study by Duke University researchers has found evidence of methane contamination of drinking water associated with shale-gas extraction via directional drilling and hydraulic-fracturing technologies. high levels of methane in well water collected near shale-gas drilling and hydrofracking sites. Source: Osborn et al. Click to enlarge.

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California Hydrogen Business Council says a robust P2G RD&D program should be a priority for the state

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The case for using Power-to-Gas solutions to store renewable energy is compelling for a number of important use cases, according to a new white paper released by the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC). P2G systems use electrolysis powered by renewable energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen—i.e.,

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Major truck OEMs form PACT to advocate for EV infrastructure development – Charged EVs

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Vehicle OEMs are investing large sums to advance the transition to electric vehicles, even as they lobby governments to water down the emissions regulations that are forcing that transition. The pursuit of contradictory goals is a basic fact of human nature, and the commercial truck industry is no exception.

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Southern California Edison introduces clean energy proposal to meet state’s climate, air quality goals; >7M EVs (24%) by 2030

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SCE describes its Clean Power and Electrification Pathway in a white paper. Increasing electrification of commercial and residential space and water heating. Southern California Edison has proposed an integrated strategic framework for the state of California to meet its ambitious climate and air quality goals.

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Neah Power Systems pitching on-board formic acid reforming for automotive hydrogen fuel cell applications

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The company recently published a white paper discussing its patent pending technology. When formic acid is heated it produces carbon dioxide and water, and upon exposure to catalysts, formic acid decomposes to hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Neah Power Systems , Inc.

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Setting a new standard for battery leak testing

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Wetzig and his colleague, Maximillian Reismann, authored a white paper, “Methods for Leak Testing Lithium-Ion Batteries to Assure Quality with Proposed Rejection Limit Standards,” which was accepted and published by the SAE in April 2020. However, if there is a very small leak, the cell will function for a period of time.

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JPL's Plan For The Next Mars Helicopter

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Bob) Balaram, Ingenuity Chief Engineer at JPL and one of the authors of a white paper on the Mars Science Helicopter. Crater: Mapping Subsurface Water Ice. High northern latitudes on Mars are thought to host a significant amount of water ice just under the surface.

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