Aquarius engine-generator The biggest question or tease that Mazda has shared is the use of a rotary engine to be used as a range extender in a hybrid form instead of pure EV. Next Generation Military Portable Electric Generators, Market Analysis … [Read more...] about New Generation of Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles
IGES: Commentary on Japan’s Policy Plan for “Phasing out Inefficient Coal-fired Plants”
The Plan is not consistent with the Paris Agreement On 7 July 2020, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) released its commentary regarding the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s plan to begin phasing out inefficient coal-fired power plants. IGES analyses demonstrate that this policy is inconsistent with the Paris Agreement. This commentary … [Read more...] about IGES: Commentary on Japan’s Policy Plan for “Phasing out Inefficient Coal-fired Plants”
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. and Palantir Technologies Inc. to Begin Work Accelerating Digital Transformation of the Logistics Industry in Japan
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Yamato”) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (“Palantir”) have announced the beginning of their work to accelerate the digital transformation (“DX”) of the logistics industry by transforming Yamato’s internal operations. Yamato will deploy Palantir Foundry to spearhead the connectivity of their operations and the entire industry. Currently, many Japanese … [Read more...] about Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. and Palantir Technologies Inc. to Begin Work Accelerating Digital Transformation of the Logistics Industry in Japan
Liquid-air energy storage: how does it compare to other storage types?
Liquid-air energy storage: how does it compare to other storage types? "The new liquid air battery, being developed by Highview Power, is due to be operational in 2022 and will be able to power up to 200,000 homes for five hours, and store power for many weeks." "The Highview battery will store 250MWh of energy, almost double the amount stored by the biggest chemical battery, … [Read more...] about Liquid-air energy storage: how does it compare to other storage types?
Hydrogen electrolysis unit to reduce diesel consumption and emissions
"The hydrogen is directly injected into the air-fuel mixture just prior to combustion. The hydrogen helps the mixture ignite faster and more completely, resulting in greater power using less fuel and creating fewer emissions." Source: Australian company introducing on-board hydrogen electrolysis unit to reduce diesel consumption and emissions Also: $1 Trillion by 2025 - … [Read more...] about Hydrogen electrolysis unit to reduce diesel consumption and emissions
Environmental Vandalism
"Thirteen plants have either been closed or are scheduled to close including, unbelievably, Vermont Yankee and Pilgrim in energy-short New England. These nuclear workhorses offer a huge, 24/7 tranche of carbon-free electricity." "If the Trump administration were prepared to make a big gesture to save nuclear, it would begin by supporting these plants and insisting that the … [Read more...] about Environmental Vandalism
Got rid of China Apps
Since its release on May 17, the 'Remove China Apps' app has already garnered massive support and has crossed one million downloads in less than two weeks — Read on m.republicworld.com/technology-news/apps/remove-china-apps-crosses-1-million-downloads-since-its-release-on-m.html Related: In the election year the negative view of China in U.S. spells the doom for Huawei Market … [Read more...] about Got rid of China Apps
Sustainable energy storage: Norway has far more EVs on the roads as a proportion of total vehicles than anywhere else in the world
"Morrow’s lithium sulfur batteries will use deposed materials from the Norwegian oil industry." Source: A New 32GWh Gigafactory Will Build Sustainable Batteries In Norway … [Read more...] about Sustainable energy storage: Norway has far more EVs on the roads as a proportion of total vehicles than anywhere else in the world
The Holy Graal of EV Industry Within Reach: Parity with Internal Combustion Engine at $100/kWh for battery packs
"The cost of CATL’s cobalt-free lithium iron phosphate battery packs has fallen below $80 per kilowatt-hour, with the cost of the battery cells dropping below $60/kWh, the sources said. CATL’s low-cobalt NMC battery packs are close to $100/kWh. Auto industry executives have said $100/kWh for battery packs is the level at which electric vehicles reach rough parity with internal … [Read more...] about The Holy Graal of EV Industry Within Reach: Parity with Internal Combustion Engine at $100/kWh for battery packs
Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Decline 8% in 2020 Due to Impact of COVID-19
Spending on Cloud Services is Bright Spot in 2020 IT Spending Outlook Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.4 trillion in 2020, a decline of 8% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc. The coronavirus pandemic and effects of the global economic recession are causing CIOs to prioritize spending on technology and services that are deemed … [Read more...] about Gartner Says Global IT Spending to Decline 8% in 2020 Due to Impact of COVID-19