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Top Content This Month
Carbon Sequestration and the Untapped Potential of Carbon-Negative Hydrogen by Tom Rafferty
Read this article to discover how Decahydron's carbon-negative hydrogen production, coupled with natural hydrogen sources, could revolutionize traditionally hard-to-abate industries economically. The exploration of carbon sequestration, renewable energy, and technological innovation offers a holistic strategy for a sustainable future in energy-intensive sectors.
"As we grapple with the escalating challenges of climate change, the quest for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. On the Climate Confident Podcast, I recently engaged with Arnaud Lager, CEO of Decahydron, delving into an area ripe with potential: the production of carbon-negative hydrogen and the critical role of carbon sequestration."
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Is the Nuclear Energy Industry Ready for Artificial Intelligence by Dan Yurman, NeutronBytes
This article delves into the recent tumultuous events at OpenAI, where CEO Sam Altman was rapidly dismissed and rehired, shedding light on the challenges and dynamics within leading AI firms. Simultaneously, it underscores the responsible approach of influential nuclear energy agencies, such as the IAEA and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, towards incorporating artificial intelligence, providing utility professionals with insights into the careful considerations and advancements in the intersection of AI and nuclear energy.
"The often quoted mantra of silicon valley’s entreprehit the breaksneurs is “move fast and break things.” This past week saw a head spinning example of it in the rapid firing and rehiring of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI that is an international market leader in the field of artificial intelligence."
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Will this dual cell battery technology (doubling the range) replace the Tesla battery back?
This article introduces Our Next Energy's Gemini battery pack, claiming to double the range of electric vehicles by seamlessly switching between lithium iron phosphate and anode-free cells. With significant material reductions, the technology's potential environmental benefits and competition with Tesla make it a noteworthy read for those tracking advancements in electric vehicle technology.
"According to Our Next Energy (ONE), their Gemini battery pack can double the range of an electric without compromising safety. It uses two cells: a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cell for daily driving and an anode-free cell for longer trips. A DC-DC converter moves energy from between them seamlessly while our patented skip-cell architecture sharply reduces the risk of thermal runaway."
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