The article discusses significant challenges and skepticism faced by North American railroads as they contemplate transitioning from traditional diesel fuels to alternative power sources in pursuit of zero-emissions technology. This topic was a central focus of a panel discussion titled “Toward
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently announced a significant initiative aimed at bolstering grid-edge technologies and smart charge management. With an allocation of $32 million, the DOE seeks to address the increasing electric loads on the grid, ensuring resilience and minimizing
The U.S. Treasury Department recently released preliminary guidance on how companies can secure clean fuel tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This guidance is crucial for fuels that combat climate change, particularly those based on corn and biofuels. However, the biofuels
The introduction of the new ISO 8217:2024 standards has brought significant attention to the viscosity limits for marine fuels, with a particular focus on Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oils (VLSFOs). These new specifications have revealed a concerning trend: a substantial portion of existing VLSFOs,
The smart grid represents a modern and sophisticated energy management system developed to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of electricity distribution networks. Unlike traditional power grids, smart grids leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet
The Willow Rock project in California's Central Valley is set to revolutionize energy storage with its innovative compressed-air energy storage (CAES) technology, which represents a significant evolution in the field by integrating advanced techniques that address past limitations and dramatically
