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China Will Guarantee Financial Support for Coal-Fired Power Plants

POWER Magazine

A government agency in China announced that operators of coal-fired power plants will receive guaranteed payments based on the installed capacity of their units, part of a program to ensure […] The post China Will Guarantee Financial Support for Coal-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Ramcharger Hybrid Electric Truck Set for MY 2025 Introduction

NGT News

The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger hybrid electric truck has made its debut, boasting a “class-shattering” range of up to 690 miles. “With unlimited battery-electric range, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is the pinnacle of the light-duty pickup truck segment and the ultimate electric truck,” says Tim Kuniskis, Ram brand CEO – Stellantis. “The new Ramcharger is […] The post Ramcharger Hybrid Electric Truck Set for MY 2025 Introduction appeared first on NGT News.

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China's Shining Bright: A Forecast of Dominance in Solar Manufacturing Until 2026

EnergyTrend

China's Shining Bright: A Forecast of Dominance in Solar Manufacturing Until 2026 AccordingtoarecentWoodMackenziereport,Chinaissettomaintainitsstrongholdontheglobalsolarindustry,withover80%ofmanufacturingcapacityforpolysilicon,wafer.

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Shell games: dodging lawsuits and greenwashing charges on both sides of the Atlantic

Energy Transition

In 2021, a court in the Netherlands, where Shell was long been headquartered, ordered this leading historical global polluter to drastically change tactics and begin reducing emissions, immediately. Since then, Shell has moved their HQ to the UK and is enjoying record profits while announcing plans to reduce investments in renewables. Undaunted, Civil Society continues taking aggressive action.

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UAMPS and NuScale Power Terminate SMR Nuclear Project

POWER Magazine

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Corp. (NuScale) have mutually agreed to terminate the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP), a small modular reactor (SMR) project that was […] The post UAMPS and NuScale Power Terminate SMR Nuclear Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Ports of LA and Long Beach Tee Up Funds for Clean Transportation

NGT News

The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles will make $60 million in Clean Truck Fund (CTF) Rate funding available through the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) for vouchers toward the purchase of zero-emission, Class 8 drayage trucks that operate at the San Pedro Bay ports complex. […] The post Ports of LA and Long Beach Tee Up Funds for Clean Transportation appeared first on NGT News.

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Exploring the Global Expansion of Domestic Energy Storage Enterprises: An In-Depth Analysis

EnergyTrend

Exploring the Global Expansion of Domestic Energy Storage Enterprises: An In-Depth Analysis Fueledbyrobustmarketdemand,2023hasemergedasapivotalgrowthyearfornumerouscompanies,witnessingasurgeinnewplayersenteringtheenergystoragemarket.Theprolif.

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South Africa Will Add 3 GW of Gas-Fired Generation

POWER Magazine

An official with South Africa’s government said the country will accelerate its development of natural gas-fired power generation as energy shortages continue to be a challenge for the nation’s economy. […] The post South Africa Will Add 3 GW of Gas-Fired Generation appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Mullen Class 1 Electric Cargo Van Attains EPA Certificate of Conformity

NGT News

Electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive Inc. says it has received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certificate of Conformity for its Class 1 electric cargo vans. The Mullen Class 1 van has completed all mandatory testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and compliance. With EPA certification in hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen will begin […] The post Mullen Class 1 Electric Cargo Van Attains EPA Certificate of Conformity appeared first on NGT News.

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Polysilicon Prices are still Going Down, While Wafer and Module Prices Maintain Stable this week; Auxiliary Material Price falls.

EnergyTrend

Polysilicon Prices are still Going Down, While Wafer and Module Prices Maintain Stable this week; Auxiliary Material Price falls. Polysilicon:Polysiliconpricescontinuetodeclinethroughouttheweek.ThemainstreamconcludedpriceformonorechargepolysiliconisRMB67/KG,whilemonodensepolysili.

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Using Public Health Data to Protect Workers in the Oil and Gas Extraction Industry

NIOSH Science: Oil & Gas

Oil and gas extraction (OGE) workers play an important role in supporting the U.S. economy. In 2021, 326,160 workers were employed by OGE companies to help meet U.S. energy needs.1 This work is not done without risk. Workers in the OGE industry regularly face hazardous exposures such as flammable and toxic gases and vapors, and high-risk environments such as working at heights, around heavy equipment, below suspended loads, with explosive materials, and around pressurized lines and vessels.

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FERC’s Enforcement in Demand Response Case a Lesson for Utilities

POWER Magazine

For energy consumers that have flexibility to modify their energy use in response to direction from a utility or the relevant transmission operator (i.e., to reduce load by changing or […] The post FERC’s Enforcement in Demand Response Case a Lesson for Utilities appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Oregon Refuse Fleet Takes Delivery of Peterbilt Model 520EV

NGT News

Peterbilt has delivered an all-electric Model 520EV refuse vehicle to City of Roses (COR) Disposal & Recycling, in Portland, Ore. Leaders from COR Disposal & Recycling, Portland General Electric Company, the City of Portland, McNeilus and Peterbilt recently gathered to reveal the new Model 520EV and celebrate this electrification milestone. “This is an exciting opportunity […] The post Oregon Refuse Fleet Takes Delivery of Peterbilt Model 520EV appeared first on NGT News.

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The average price of LFP energy storage batteries fell to $0.5/Wh in October, a month-on-month decrease of 3.3%

EnergyTrend

The average price of LFP energy storage batteries fell to $0.5/Wh in October, a month-on-month decrease of 3.3% AccordingtoTrendForce,thepowermarketiscurrentlyexperiencinginsufficientdemand,andbatterymanufacturersareshowingareducedwillingnesstorestocktheirinvent.

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Here’s how foundations are bringing solar to lower-income communities

Energy Central

By Greg Horner and Vero Bourg-Meyer The rooftop solar industry is booming, but far too few lower-income Americans are benefiting as a result. It’s a ​“modern version of redlining,” according to Joe Evans of the Kresge Foundation. Now an increasing number of charitable foundations are stepping up to redress that injustice, using a range of approaches to bring.

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Canadian Court Backs Bitcoin Miner’s Bid for Gas-Fired Power Plants

POWER Magazine

A Canada-based digital asset mining and computing company is close to acquiring four small natural gas-fired power plants in Ontario. Hut 8 Mining Corp., headquartered in Toronto, on Nov. 3 […] The post Canadian Court Backs Bitcoin Miner’s Bid for Gas-Fired Power Plants appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition Honors Fleets

NGT News

The Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition recently recognized 24 local fleets for their efforts to reduce petroleum use and improve air quality, as part of its annual Fleet Recognition Awards. The winners included seven Gold, nine Silver and eight Bronze recipients. Entities were judged based on their contributions recorded in the DFW Clean Cities Annual […] The post Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition Honors Fleets appeared first on NGT News.

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A Large Amount of Grid-Connected and Operational Projects: Indicating the Booming State of Industrial and Commercial Energy Storage

EnergyTrend

A Large Amount of Grid-Connected and Operational Projects: Indicating the Booming State of Industrial and Commercial Energy Storage Astheelectricitymarkethasgrownrapidly,industrialandcommercialusershavebecomepivotalplayersinenergystorage,influencingboththesupplyanddemandsides.Itise.

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Energy Storage Patents | Hydrogen

Energy Central

Energy Storage Patents | Hydrogen Significant upwards trend for Hydrogen Storage patents: [link] Hydrogen Storage

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Volvo Group Acquiring Proterra’s Battery Business

NGT News

Volvo Group says it is acquiring the Proterra Powered business unit of Proterra Inc., which is moving through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The purchase price of $210 million includes the Proterra Powered business and assets, won via a bid in the bankruptcy auction. The transaction is subject to approval by the bankruptcy court in the U.S. […] The post Volvo Group Acquiring Proterra’s Battery Business appeared first on NGT News.

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Rivian Planning Ramp-Up of Commercial Electric Van Footprint

NGT News

Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric vehicle manufacturer that counts Amazon as its core customer, says it will be expanding the availability of its electric van to the wider delivery fleet market. The Rivian van is the platform on which Amazon’s custom electric delivery van is based. More than 3,000 of these EVs are already operating […] The post Rivian Planning Ramp-Up of Commercial Electric Van Footprint appeared first on NGT News.

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Supply Chain Firm Crowley to Pilot Terraline Class 8 EV in the U.S.

NGT News

Crowley’s land transportation group will be working with autonomous-ready electric truck company Terraline in a pilot project for the EV500 truck. Crowley, a global supply chain company, has signed an agreement to test Terraline’s trucks beginning in 2024, with a formal option to order the electric trucks for delivery in 2026. Terraline’s EV500 truck is […] The post Supply Chain Firm Crowley to Pilot Terraline Class 8 EV in the U.S. appeared first on NGT News.

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Solaris Acquiring More Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines from Ballard

NGT News

Solaris Bus & Coach, a bus manufacturer deploying hydrogen-powered city buses across Europe, has signed multiple purchase orders totaling 62 hydrogen fuel cell engines with Ballard Power Systems. Ballard expects delivery of the majority of the engines next year. These hydrogen fuel cell engines will power buses in Germany and Poland. The number of engines […] The post Solaris Acquiring More Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engines from Ballard appeared first on NGT News.

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Promwad to Start Performing Electric Vehicle Conversions for Fleets

NGT News

German electronics firm Promwad says it is bringing its technology and experience in the automotive and engineering sectors to begin offering electric vehicle conversions of fleets’ gasoline and diesel engines. “Converting municipal transport to electric power sets a great energy example, reduces carbon footprints, and promotes sustainable practices for citizens,” says Ivan Kuten, co-owner of […] The post Promwad to Start Performing Electric Vehicle Conversions for Fleets appeared fi

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EVENSOL Completes Pair of RNG Facilities

NGT News

EVENSOL LLC, a renewable energy project developer focusing on biogas and methane mitigation, has developed two renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities in North Carolina that are now operational. The Foothills Renewables Project in Caldwell County, N.C., and the Upper Piedmont Renewables Project in Person County, N.C., convert landfill gas from Republic Services’ landfills into RNG. […] The post EVENSOL Completes Pair of RNG Facilities appeared first on NGT News.

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Hexagon Purus to Provide Integration Solutions for Freightliner eM2 Electric Truck

NGT News

Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), a manufacturer of Class 6-8 commercial vehicles, has entered into a long-term agreement with Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure solutions, to provide complete vehicle integration of the battery-electric Freightliner eM2, which was developed to serve vocational applications.

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Electrolyser Gigafactory | Germany

Energy Central

Electrolyser Gigafactory | Germany Siemens Energy gigawatt scale electrolyser factory in Berlin. The 2,000 m2 site is dedicated to the mass production of electrolyser components, allowing the scale-up of low-carbon hydrogen production at a competitive cost. The electrolysis stacks manufactured here are based on proton.

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NuScale Calls It Quits in Idaho

Energy Central

NuScale Calls It Quits in Idaho In a joint press statement on Nov 10th Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Corporation (NuScale) (NYSE: SMR) announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP). The project would have built a six-pack of 77 MWe small modular reactors (SMRs) at a site on the Arco Desert 50 miles west of.

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An Interview with David Watson – Ohme

Energy Central

What’s it all about? Flexibility, the energy transition, the mobility transition, convergence, entrepreneurship, luck, customer focus and Apples!! There is a whole lot to unpack in this episode, and some great insights and advice into the energy and mobility transitions, entrepreneurship, and the joys, challenges and opportunities that come with them all.

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Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Agree to Terminate the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP)

Energy Central

I must admit that this came as a shock and a surprise. I thought that the pockets were plenty deep enough to see this project through, almost regardless of the delays and the spiraling costs. I almost think the news release is a prank. But here it is: "NuScale Power, a company in Portland, Ore., said it lacked enough subscribers to advance the Carbon-Free Power Project.

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Dan’s Idaho Nuclear Chili

Energy Central

This is a Thanksgiving tradition now published for the 16th year in a row here and previously at my former blog Idaho Samizdat (2007-2012) In the spirit of Thanksgiving, and wanting to take a break from reading, thinking, and writing about nuclear energy, I’m offering my tried and true, and now “world famous” cooking instructions for something completely different.

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Climate Politics: The View from Washington

Energy Central

A note to readers: Legislation is not enacted in a vacuum. Successful advocacy strategies begin with understanding the political context in which proposed climate-related policies are to be debated and acted upon. With this in mind, “Climate Politics: The View from Washington” will become a regular feature on the Civil Notion website. November 8, 2023.

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Ep. 39 Turning Waste Tires into Power for Bitcoin Mining

Energy Central

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Hare, the CEO of PRTI. PRTI is a company that I have been watching for a couple years now because of the insanely impactful technology of processing tires to create alternative fuel sources to then power a data center that is focused on bitcoin mining. Chris opens up and shares how PRTI is a fully integrated mining operation.

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Three Bidders for CEZ’s New PWRs at Dukovany

Energy Central

Three Bidders for CEZ’s New PWRs at Dukovany Czech Republic Approves SMR Roadmap That Calls For Deployment In Early 2030s TerraPower Inks MOU with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Advanced Reactor Design Argentina Has New Progress on 32 MW SMR Saudi Arabia Extends Nuclear Bid Deadline for Two 1400 MW PWRs Bulgaria to Build Two Westinghouse AP1000s Three Bidders for.

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Hydrogen combustion engine

Energy Central

MAN Engines to represent the newly developed MAN H4576 hydrogen combustion engine Combustion rather thna Fuel Cell powered: With a focus on reducing CO2,: MAN Engines will be presenting the MAN H4576 hydrogen combustion engine at Agritechnica 2023. This is designed for high-performance agricultural machinery and off-road applications in the 500 hp class.

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Greed over growth

Energy Central

Natural gas is, objectively, a highly valuable energy source. The fuel has distinct advantages, from dispatchable electricity generation to space heating to chemical feedstock. Gas-fired power is cleaner than coal at the point of combustion and is a flexible companion to renewables. But its biggest flaw is price. Why is gas so expensive? In a nutshell: complexity, commodification.

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Four things fleet leaders should know about America’s grid and zero-emission trucks

Energy Central

By Jason MathersPhoto courtesy of North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency‘s proposed Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards are poised to add yet another spark to the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry’s acceleration toward low- and zero-emission trucks. Whereas many of the incentives included in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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