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Florida Utility Establishes Program to Aid Fleets in Electrification

NGT News

JEA, a nonprofit, community-owned utility based in Jacksonville, Fla., is working with Resource Innovations to launch an electrification program aimed at assisting fleet utility customers in their transition from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles. “This collaboration brings together our strengths and resources, enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and comprehensive support to […] The post Florida Utility Establishes Program to Aid Fleets i

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E-Discovery Update: Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms Defendant’s Authority to Govern Its Own E-Discovery Protocols

The Energy Law Blog

The Louisiana Third Circuit recently ​affirmed a trial court discovery ruling that allowed the defendant to design its own e-discovery protocol without input from plaintiffs. In doing so, the Third Circuit bolstered the longstanding principle that trial courts have considerable discretion over discovery issues. Appellate decisions on e-discovery in Louisiana are rare due to the considerable discretion granted to trial courts on discovery issues; thus, it is worth paying attention when one pops

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Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars

Energy Central

Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project NASA Selects Zeno Power Radioisotope Power System for Lunar Applications Maritime / UK Gen IV Reactor Developer Signs Agreement For Shipping Study Kairos Submits Construction License Application to NRC UK Fusion Company To Work With Japan’s.

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Cooling Trailer For Sale

Pickett Oilfield

Don’t leave your employees out in the HEAT Unprotected! Order your Safety Cooling Trailer from Pickett Oilfield, LLC today. Learn more here: [link] or request a quote at Sales@PickettOilfield.com or by calling us at 936-336-5154. Request A Quote The post Cooling Trailer For Sale appeared first on Pickett Oilfield, LLC.

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Blue Bird, Accelera by Cummins Roll Out New Vision Electric School Bus

NGT News

Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc., and Blue Bird Corp. have premiered the next-generation Vision electric school bus, which features the Accelera PowerDrive 7000, the newest version of its electric powertrain system. The upgraded system provides superior performance and is equipped with a next-gen battery that has a capacity of 196 […] The post Blue Bird, Accelera by Cummins Roll Out New Vision Electric School Bus appeared first on NGT News.

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Maritime Law: Key Legal Issues in Fires at Sea, Cargo Damage, Salvage, and More

The Energy Law Blog

Fires at sea have been one of the greatest risks to ships and cargo for over a thousand years, and they implicate some of maritime law’s most unique aspects. These issues are briefly addressed below. Cargo Damage In the United States, cargo damage due to fire is treated differently than damage from other causes. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (“COGSA”) and the Fire Statute contain defenses for shipowners and cargo carriers in the United States.

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The Complete Guide to EV Battery Recycling Techniques

Energy Central

Electric cars have been hailed as the future of personal transportation, but one glaring issue stands in the way — a lack of EV battery recycling capabilities. Engineers must find a solution to the ever-growing pile of EV waste. Otherwise, the complex batteries powering today’s commutes will fill tomorrow’s landfills, leaching toxins into the soil and requiring automakers to.

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Phoenix Electric Trucks Being Added to Airport Maintenance Fleet

NGT News

Phoenix Motor Inc. has received an order for 13 all-electric, zero-emission trucks to be deployed for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the airport authority that owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport. The order was executed through National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) and will include various battery configurations and Phoenix’s inverter […] The post Phoenix Electric Trucks Being Added to Airport Maintenance Fleet appeared first on NGT News.

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Shoshoni Tribe to Begin Using Mullen EVs at Harrah’s Casino

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc. is initiating a pilot program for its Mullen ONE electric cargo vans and Mullen CAMPUS delivery utility vehicles with the Shoshoni Native American Tribe of Northern California and Nevada to serve Nations Distribution, located on the Harrah’s Northern California Resort & Casino property. Mullen and the Shoshoni tribe have agreed to a […] The post Shoshoni Tribe to Begin Using Mullen EVs at Harrah’s Casino appeared first on NGT News.

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Recommendations for Design and Operation of Ammonia-Fuelled Vessels

Energy Central

The implementation of alternatives to conventional fossil-based fuels is key to decarbonization of the global shipping industry. Ammonia is currently one of the frontrunners among alternative shipping fuels, as it can be combusted with almost no carbon dioxide emissions. sectoral training However, using ammonia as a shipping fuel involves safety hazards: primarily toxicity, but also.

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Six Phases of a Project - A not very funny joke.

Energy Central

Originally published here. Six Phases of a Project Enthusiasm Disillusionment Panic Search for the guilty Punishment of the innocent Praise and honors for the non-participants This “smart joke” apparently originated in computer science in the 1970s and spread rapidly from there. It provides a humorous perspective on the history of a failing.

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Colorado is now a national model for clean hydrogen fuel. But what does that mean?

Energy Central

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Ganging up on Tesla Could Help Accelerate EV Adoption

Energy Central

Maybe ganging up is too harsh a categorization, or not. When seven major automotive manufacturers agree to cooperate, that can reasonably be considered a gang. And when the objective of said partnership potentially neutralizes a major advantage held by Tesla, I think Tesla should “take it personally.” So what have BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundia, Mercedes-Benz Kia, and Stellantis.

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Integrated halide perovskite photoelectrochemical cells with solar-driven water-splitting efficiency of 20.8% - Nature Communications

Energy Central

Almost Perfect (in the lab) New Solar Direct conversion of sunlight to hydrogen. Rice University has managed to run a lab scale solar to hydrogen converter for 102 hours, and using a new water proof coating on the solar cells, converted sunlight to hydrogen at a 20% rate (normal PV is 21% efficient at converting sunlight to electricity). Now it has to scale, operate for.

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European Hydrogen Backbone | Update

Energy Central

Main changes in this iteration: ?? The Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector project has been reassessed and currently consists of two parallel, large-scale pipelines stretching from Mariehamn along Bornholm to Lubmin in Germany. This indicates great potential for offshore wind development in the Nordic-Baltic region. ?? Estonia has updated its connection to the Baltic Sea Hydrogen.

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South African port to become exporter of hydrogen and ammonia

Energy Central

The South African Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has shortlisted three proposals for the construction of a planned port and rail infrastructure project for the export of hydrogen and ammonia. The infrastructure will be located in the Boegoebaai area, in the Northern Cape Province, and provide the necessary logistics for green ammonia, manganese and other exports, and supports.

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LPO Outlines State Energy Financing Institution (SEFI) Opportunities and How State Organizations Can Become SEFIs

Energy Central

With the recently updated Title 17 Clean Energy Financing program guidance ([link] LPO has been fielding a lot of questions about "SEFI-Supported" projects, including what exactly is a "State Energy Financing Institution (SEFI)" and how can eligible state entities become SEFIs? In addition to historically offering loans and loan guarantees primarily.

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Gladstone Hydrogen Hub

Energy Central

Gladstone set to become world-leading hydrogen hub One of the world’s largest hydrogen-equipment manufacturing facilities is planned for Gladstone as part of a new partnership with Fortescue Future Industries. The deal is a boost for Queensland’s growing credentials as an emerging superpower in renewable hydrogen. The partnership will help create a.

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My Vote for the Most Under-Appreciated Impact of Climate Change

Energy Central

Just like politics, climate change is playing out both locally and globally these days. I saw a bit of it last week here in Vermont, as you probably know from the national media attention to the rain and floods that the state faced. The rain and flooding were localized even within Vermont, with my area being relatively unscathed and yet one located not that far away was completely devastated.

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Cross Border Hydrogen Value Chain | BeNeLux

Energy Central

Cross Border Hydrogen Value Chain | BeNeLux EUROPE IS ACCELERATING ITS TRANSITION TOWARDS A GREEN HYDROGEN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY. The recent geopolitical and energy market volatilities require us to drastically accelerate the clean energy transition and increase Europe's energy independence from fossil fuels. REPowerEU is the European Commission’s plan to make.

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Hydrogen Storage | Benelux 2030

Energy Central

Hydrogen Storage | Benelux 2030 Recent geopolitical and energy market volatilities require us to drastically accelerate the clean energy transition and increase Europe's energy independence from fossil fuels. REPowerEU is the European Commission’s plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels by 2030. Accordingly, amongst other measures, REPowerEU.

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Great Balls of Fire ~ UK to Commit Billions to Build SMRs

Energy Central

Great Balls of Fire: UK to Commit Billions to Build SMRs TerraPower and Centrus to Commercialize US HALEU Production X-Energy Sets Plans for 12 SMRs in Washington NEI Calls for Action to Block Aggressive Competition From Russia And China Great Balls of Fire: UK to Commit Billions to Build SMRs British nuclear revival to move towards energy independence UK Energy.

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Hydrogen in Aviation

Energy Central

Hydrogen in Aviation With a number of refineries exploring Sustainable Aviation Fuel options and a role for Hydrogen this report is timely. Finding low emission ways to decarbonise energy is a global priority, and particularly for the aviation sector to achieve its net zero carbon commitment by 2050. As over three-quarters of the global aviation strategy depends on new fuels and.

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Defence Aviation | Net Zero Strategy

Energy Central

Defence Aviation The UK government has established a legal requirement for the country to reach net zero emissions by the year 2050.1 In response to this, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has issued its Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach2 outlining how defence will contribute to this requirement. In 2022 the Department for Transport (DfT) published the Government’s Jet.

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Demystifying Electrolyzer Production Costs

Energy Central

Renewable hydrogen must achieve dramatic cost reductions[ if it is to compete with existing fossil-fuel-based hydrogen as well as enable new uses. Electrolyzer costs are the biggest cost component of renewable hydrogen production, along with electricity. This article breaks down the primary components of renewable hydrogen production costs at a time when national hydrogen policies are.

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