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The nuclear dispute driving a wedge between France and Germany

Financial Times: Energy

The two nations have opposing ideas about atomic energy, threatening the EU’s transition away from fossil fuels

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If the first solar entrepreneur hadn't been kidnapped, would fossil fuels have dominated the 20th century?

TechXplore

One argument put forward in defense of fossil fuels is that they were a historical necessity, because there was no other viable substitute for much of the 20th century. We owe fossil fuels a debt of gratitude, the argument goes, because they supercharged our development. But what if I told you there was a viable alternative, and that it may have been sabotaged by fossil fuel interests from its very inception?

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Mitsubishi Continues Coal-to-Gas Transition in Oklahoma, Also Adds Gas Turbine at Thailand Plant

POWER Magazine

Mitsubishi Power Americas will install a second 500-MW simple-cycle gas turbine at the Grand River Energy Center in Oklahoma, part of the Grand River Dam Authority’s (GRDA’s) plan to switch […] The post Mitsubishi Continues Coal-to-Gas Transition in Oklahoma, Also Adds Gas Turbine at Thailand Plant appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Biden unveils 'hydrogen hubs' in push for 2024

TechXplore

President Joe Biden announced new "hydrogen hubs" across the United States on Friday as part of efforts to boost the economy with green energy ahead of the 2024 election.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Kia Pushes The EV Revolution Forward With 3 New Electric Models

CleanTechnica

Kia introduced three new EV models this week that are designed to appeal to a wider range of electric car buyers. None of them appear headed to the US.

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Kia Releases Pricing & Specifications For EV9

CleanTechnica

Kia will begin accepting orders for the EV9 3-row electric SUV on October 16. EPA range estimates are not yet available.

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Affordable Electric Cars Like BYD Seagull & Wuling Bingo Could Be Big Hit In Africa, Used Car Imports Imply

CleanTechnica

Zimbabwe’s national statistics agency, Zimstat, recently released its Transport Statistics Report for the 2nd Quarter of 2023. The report says as of June 30, 2023, light motor vehicles (up to 2,300 kg) accounted for 76.5% of the 1,583,700 registered vehicles in the country.

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Carbon Sequestration — Diving Into The Various Options

CleanTechnica

Greenhouse gas emissions have to be sharply and rapidly cut, but some emissions are easier to cut than others, and some are going to persist for a long time. These are the basic facts behind the “net” of “net zero” — the mantra that has come to define the green energy transition.

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BMW Makes EV Headlines With A Series Of Sheer Driving Pleasure Firsts

CleanTechnica

The Munich-headquartered automaker is using its catalog to translate customer interest in its fully electric products into dynamic growth.

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Wave Energy Devices Will Soon Head to New Testing Facility—But They Are Missing Something

CleanTechnica

New Study Identifies Cost-Effective Options To Tether Devices to Ocean Floor

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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From Minor Player to Major League: Moving Beyond 4-Hour Energy Storage

CleanTechnica

New Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities To Increase Value of Longer-Duration Energy Storage

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