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Saturday, 4 February 2017

08:21

Coal and oil demand ‘could peak in 2020’

Coal and oil demand ‘could peak in 2020’

Solar power and electric vehicles will wreak havoc on the energy sector, say analysts from Carbon Tracker and Grantham Institute, in contrast to rosy industry forecasts

Fossil fuel giants are vastly underestimating the disruptive power of solar panels and electric cars, which could see coal and oil demand peak by 2020.

That is the conclusion of a report by the Carbon Tracker Initiative and Grantham Institute published on Thursday.

Energy companies pursuing business as usual are in for a rude awakening, by this analysis, with many mines and oil fields likely to become surplus to requirements.

Based on dramatic cost reductions in recent years, the model foresees these two technologies taking a 10% chunk of market share from carbon majors in a decade. That may not sound like much, but was enough to devastate the US coal sector.

“If people are just waiting on policy to happen, they could get bitten by clean technology coming up behind them,” said James Leaton, an author of the report.

Solar panel costs have fallen 85% in the past seven years and car battery costs 73%. Despite these advances, the traditional energy companies continue to forecast linear growth at best.

BP predicts electric cars will make up 6% of the market by 2035. Carbon Tracker reckons a third is feasible.

Exxon Mobil expects all renewables to supply 11% of electricity in 2040. Carbon Tracker says solar alone could produce 23%.

It is not enough to meet the Paris Agreement upper limit on global warming of 2C, but bends the curve to 2.4-2.7C, compared to 3-4C under industry scenarios. Policies targeting other sectors would bring the international climate goal within reach.

Source:Climate Home
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Monday, 1 June 2015

16:05

Tatanagar will become Jharkhand’s first station to have battery-operated cars (railway buggy) at many places

Tatanagar will become Jharkhand’s first station to have battery-operated cars (railway buggy) at many places

Tatanagar (TATA): They look like golf carts and are a blessing for the elderly, the ailing and the physically challenged at major railway stations.

Now, Tatanagar will become Jharkhand’s first station to have battery-operated cars, often called the railway buggy at many places.

The service is likely to start by July-end. “It’s the first such service in Jharkhand and we hope it will help passengers immensely,” said A.K.Agarwal, a spokesperson of Chakradharpur Railway division, under which Tatanagar falls.

“We are working out the modalities to start the battery car service on Tatanagar’s platforms. We will select an NGO to operate and manage the service. A nominal charge will be taken from passengers who book the battery-operated car,” Agarwal said.

Each car will have a sofa at the rear that can seat up to three passengers. It can also carry luggage, but not as much as a trolley can.

According to Agarwal, the battery-operated car can ferry elderly and physically challenged passengers – as well as luggage – from one platform to the other and also go right up the entrance of the station.

Booking will be done from a centrally located place, most likely a kiosk set to come up beside Enquiry. A buggy can be booked by showing the passenger’s ticket. Later, a ramp may be built to enable the battery-operated car reach the auto stand outside for added convenience. Phone numbers for this service are also likely to be advertised prominently.

“Once the car services start, after alighting from a train, a physically challenged or an elderly passenger can actually relax,” he said.

“The battery operated vehicles will immensely help passengers especially the elderly ones,” said Vijay Anand Moonka, a senior functionary of Singhbhum Chamber Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and chairman of the business outfit’s railway committee.

“We have noticed numerous passengers suffering from arthritis and other related diseases face a lot of problems in walking on the platforms to catch trains. The battery operated vehicles prove a boon for such passengers apart from the disabled and elderly ones,” said Moonka.

Chotanagpur Passengers’ Association also welcomed the new passenger-friendly effort.

“We have been demanding this service for quite some time. The railway needs to be very careful in selecting the NGO which can effectively manage and run the service without any hassle,” said Arun Pandey, a senior functionary of the passengers’ outfit.
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Saturday, 21 February 2015

08:20

Battery Train Enters Passenger Services - United Kingdom

UK: The prototype Independently Powered Electric Multiple-Unit has entered trial passenger service on the Manningtree –Harwich branch, where it is scheduled to operate on weekdays between January 12 and February 13.

The IPEMU comprises a Bombardier Electrostar Class 379 four-car 25 kV 50 Hz EMU which has been retrofitted with Valence Technology lithium iron magnesium phosphate batteries for off-wire use. It will be used to assess the potential for battery-powered trains to be used on non-electrified routes between electrified lines, or on branch lines which would be expensive to electrify. The data gathered will help to determine whether any future IPEMU should be a straight battery unit or an overhead-battery hybrid.BATTERY: StartPac’s Li64RR lithium ion 64 V battery for use on locomotives is a 150 kg unit based on aviation industry technology. It is designed to replace two 32 V lead acid batteries weighing 1000 kg.


‘The Li64RR is based on the newest technology, and is extremely safe, lightweight and durable’, according to StartPac engineer Mark Marar. ‘It ushers in a new era for locomotive batteries, with the cumbersome and bulky lead acid batteries becoming a thing of the past. Train owners and operators will benefit enormously from using a battery that needs minimal maintenance and can be manoeuvred more safely and easily.’
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