electrification
noun
elec·tri·fi·ca·tion
i-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
ē-
1
: an act or process of electrifying
2
: the state of being electrified
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Hydrogen shows significant potential in industries that are challenging to decarbonize or in regions where quick electrification is not feasible—relevant to planes, ships, and long-haul trucks.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Even in a car market as EV-crazy as China’s, some auto executives aren’t completely convinced by electrification.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
The brand's identity is being completely redefined as part of this makeover, which goes beyond simple electrification.
—New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
With power plants retiring, more data centers are projected to be built, and electrification growing, officials said there is the potential for rolling blackouts and brownouts if this transmission line isn’t built.
—Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Even in a car market as EV-crazy as China’s, some auto executives aren’t completely convinced by electrification.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
The brand's identity is being completely redefined as part of this makeover, which goes beyond simple electrification.
—New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
With power plants retiring, more data centers are projected to be built, and electrification growing, officials said there is the potential for rolling blackouts and brownouts if this transmission line isn’t built.
—Jessica Babb, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Electrification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrification. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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