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Comparing the different interstitial hydrides for hydrogen storage in solid form

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Comparing the Different Interstitial Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage in Solid Form   Hydrogen storage in Solid Form – Intermetallic hydrides consist of metals or alloy transition metals (also called hydrogen storage/absorbing metals) in which hydrogen occupies interstitial tetrahedral and/or octahedral sites via a metallic bond. The interstitial hydrates are alloys consisting of non-hydride forming metal …

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The role of predictive Maintenance in fleet management

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The role of Predictive Maintenance in Fleet Management In the fleet management industry, predictive maintenance is replacing conventional time-based maintenance plans as an efficient method for vehicle maintenance. Predictive maintenance helps utilize vehicles more efficiently by planning maintenance, only when necessary, reduces vehicle downtime and increases the availability of assets by establishing thresholds of use …

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Significance of Quantum Computing for Autonomous Vehicles

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Quantum Computing   Since quantum computing shares synergies with the paradigm shift occurring throughout the automotive industry due to the proliferation of autonomous vehicles, vehicle manufacturers are starting to show a lot of interest in using this technique to solve complex problems. Autonomous driving is a multifaceted, complex balance between humanistic responses from other non- …

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Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns

Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns

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Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns Hydrogen Storage In Salt Caverns – Microbes Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns – Microbes that inhabit the earth’s subsurface are vast in their diversity. Microorganisms may be found in vast quantities in as much as 104 and 108 per gram of rock. Hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and …

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Graphene as a battery material for EVs

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 Graphene as a Battery Material : Lithium-ion battery technology   Graphene as a battery material – People consider lithium-ion battery technology as one of the most widely used technologies for electric cars. Safety is one major problem that automakers are trying to resolve in lithium-ion batteries. The electrolyte of a lithium-ion battery is highly flammable, …

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Challenges Faced In The Adoption of 3D Printing In Automotive Industry

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Additive Manufacturing – Adoption of 3D Printing   A successful technology poised to change many industries is a successful technology, including the automotive industry. Many automobile companies like BMW, Ford, Porsche, Volvo and GM use 3D printing to manufacture different vehicle parts. However, the utilization of AM is far from widespread, and there are several …

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Interconnection of Heating and Energy Sector for Urban Electrification Support

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Interconnection of Heating and Energy Sector   Major cities across the globe have constantly expanded their boundaries to accommodate ever-increasing population, which poses a challenge to urban developers, especially in terms of rising energy needs and enhancing connectivity across various places in terms of transportation. With climate change posing a threat, urban developers are consciously …

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How Grids are Utilizing Large-Scale Batteries to Integrate Renewables

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Utilizing Large Scale Batteries to Integrate Renewables   The incorporation of renewable energy into the grid comes with several difficulties. The intermittent nature of renewable energy sources is one of the major obstacles. Solar and wind energy output is weather-dependent and unpredictable, therefore the amount of electricity production might vary significantly. Due to this, it …

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Location factors impacting the Direct Air Capture (DAC) of Carbon Dioxide

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Direct Air Capture (DAC) Technology One of the main benefits of Direct Air Capture (DAC) is the possibility of locating the plant anywhere, for example, close to a desirable storage site to remove carbon or a commercial facility in need of atmospheric carbon dioxide feedstock other than fossil-derived carbon dioxide. This reduces the need to …

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Aluminium-air Batteries and Lithium-air Batteries for EVs: A Comparison

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Lithium-Air Batteries for EVs Lithium-air batteries (LABs) reduce oxygen from the air at the cathode and oxidises lithium metal at the anode to produce a current flow during discharge. The lithium-air battery can obtain oxygen from the air externally, removing the need for internal storage. This results in a higher energy density compared to that of …

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