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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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The IMO’s previous goal was a 50 percent reduction by 2050 in comparison with 2008 levels. At the same time, it’s becoming apparent that alternative-fuel solutions we’re looking at have big drawbacks, and that producing these fuels will take a lot of green power that will be needed to replace coal and gas on shore.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist. Myth #3: FCEVs and their supporting infrastructure are too expensive to build so they will never provide a mass-market alternative solution. Myth #5: FCEVs don’t have enough energy for long journeys.

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10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

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The assumption is that awareness will grow with popularity, but it is crucial that the EV industry takes steps to build a well-informed consumer base. Cost and Cost Comparison At the end of the day, every buyer cares about the cost of their new vehicle.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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billion worldwide—by 2050, this may not be achievable through improvements to the traditional internal combustion engine or alternative fuels: the traditional combustion engine is expected to improve by 30%, so achieving full decarbonisation is not possible through efficiency alone.

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IEA World Energy Outlook view on the transport sector to 2035; passenger car fleet doubling to almost 1.7B units, driving oil demand up to 99 mb/d; reconfirming the end of cheap oil

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The Current Policies Scenario assumes no new policies are added to those in place as of mid-2011, and is used as a basis for comparison with the New POlicies Scenario. Where the alternative fuel cannot be used directly in existing oil distribution networks and applications, it requires the build-up of a dedicated infrastructure.

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Headwaters Inc and Axens Form Direct Coal Liquefaction Alliance

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Headwaters points out the hybrid DCL/ICL process can produce premium gasoline and diesel fuel with minimal refining.). Comparison of Various CTL Configurations (Source: Headwaters). The installed capital cost of this plant is $1.5 The estimated break even cost is $35 – 40 per barrel selling price. Coal consumption.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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The build quality on Volkswagens is second to none, and having a choice of two engines and front wheel or all-wheel drive gives options to fit your lifestyle. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2018 Subaru Ascent: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge.

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