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Sandia team puts power into local grid with supercritical CO2 closed-loop Brayton-cycle turbine

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Sandia National Laboratories researchers recently delivered electricity produced by a new power-generating system to the Sandia-Kirtland Air Force Base electrical grid. Because so much energy is lost turning steam back into water in the Rankine cycle, at most a third of the power in the steam can be converted into electricity.

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DOE releases analysis of potential impacts of hyperloop technology on the grid

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Hyperloop systems could be used for both passenger and freight transportation with the goals of time-saving, convenience, quality of service and, in some cases, increased energy efficiency. Data indicate that energy use in the intercity market represents about 30% of total transportation energy use in the United States.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Replacing a gasoline-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric vehicle, according to a study by a University of California, Davis, researcher of Uber and Lyft data. The paper is published in the journal Nature Energy. Nat Energy (2020).

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Study forecasts even with modest warming, global energy demand to increase by mid-century

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A new study published in Nature Communications by researchers from IIASA, Boston University, and the Ca’ Foscari University of Venice found that by mid-century, climate change will increase the demand for energy globally, even with modest warming. The world is dependent on energy both for human wellbeing and society’s continued development.

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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

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have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money. Participating customers will receive compensation for the energy their Powerwalls discharge. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc.

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Wave energy company Pelamis enters administration

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Pelamis Wave Power, the leading wave energy technology and company, has entered bankruptcy administration in the UK. Pelamis recently received a strong endorsement of its leading wave energy technology position from independent consultants following a series of due diligence exercises.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens charging park for customers in Wörth

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At the same time, the eTruck Charging Park also tackles important issues such as grid connection, local energy generation, energy storage, and intelligent management of charging processes. One focus of the eTruck Charging Park is on personal customer consulting, known as eConsulting.

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