- “The World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Haul Truck Could Help Clean Up The Mining Industry” • The mining industry puts out as much as 7% of the world’s carbon emissions. First Mode, based in Seattle, is designing a zero-emission solution to replace the diesel engines used in haul trucks. The plan is to do this with hydrogen fuel cells. [CNN]
Hydrogen-powered haul truck (Anglo American image)
- “Solar Panels Create Micro-Climate To Save Vineyards In Spain” • The giant energy firm Iberdrola is keenly interested in its latest project, a tiny array of just a few solar panels with a total of 40 kilowatts in capacity, called Winesolar. The flea-sized project could have broad impact on both the solar industry and the wine industry, too. [CleanTechnica]
- “Viking Cruise Ship Can’t Finish Voyage Because Mississippi River Is Too Low” • A Viking river cruise ship heading north on the Mississippi River can’t finish its voyage because of low water levels, according to a statement from the company. The ship isn’t the only one facing problems on the largest US river. Several barges have run aground. [CNN]
- “Tesla Semi Deliveries Begin December 1st!” • It’s been a long wait since we very enthusiastically discovered all of the amazing features and specs of the Tesla Semi when it was revealed 5 years ago, in November 2017. Elon Musk has just tweeted that Tesla has started actual Tesla Semi production, and deliveries will begin on December 1st, 2022. [CleanTechnica]
- “Form Energy Raises $450 Million In Latest Funding Round” • Form Energy is in the race for long-term energy storage. Its efforts are centered on iron air technology to send power to the grid for up to 100 hours. The company claims its technology will cost about one-tenth as much as lithium-ion battery storage. Now it has funding. [CleanTechnica]
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