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Ener1 Partners With Russias Federal Grid Company to Develop Grid Energy Storage Opportunities

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Rapid introduction of smart grid technology combined with energy storage capabilities is seen as a crucial tool for building a robust and modern system. FGC was formed in 2002 in conjunction with a reorganization of Russia’s national electric power industry. Li-ion manufacturer Ener1, Inc. billion annually.

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Honda leverages older name for new FCV: Clarity Fuel Cell makes its debut at Tokyo; 435-mile range on JC08

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For the US, with its different certification methodologies, Honda anticipates a range of more than 300 miles. A li-ion battery provides energy storage. The tank can be refilled in approximately three minutes using a 70MPa station with an exterior temperature of 20 ˚C.

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GM and US Army expanding collaboration on fuel cells; up to 5-year project

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In July, GM and Honda announced a long-term, definitive master agreement to co-develop a next-generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 time frame. According to Clean Energy Patent Growth Index, GM ranked Nº 1 in total fuel cell patents filed between 2002 and 2012. Earlier post.).

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News: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV

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This breaks the norm of a fuel cell vehicle run solely on hydrogen or simply with a battery for energy storage. Introduction: The All-New 2025 CR-V e:FCEV The 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, a hybrid hydrogen-powered fuel cell and plug-in electric vehicle, will have a 270-mile all-electric driving range (AER) with its 92.2 kg of hydrogen).

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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While the battery electric vehicle has made progress in recent years, with improved affordability and energy storage capability, for most consumers, range anxiety and lengthy recharging time remain formidable obstacles, Hyundai said. Two hydrogen storage tanks, with a total capacity of 5.64 Hyundai is taking the second approach.

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FTA Report on Worldwide H2 Bus Demonstrations Finds Better Than Expected Performance and Strong Customer Acceptance; Challenges Remain

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The US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a report summarizing interviews with participants in the hydrogen-powered buses trials underway in more than 20 cities around the world from 2002 to 2007. At many demonstration sites, fuel cell buses required refueling after about 200 km (93-124 miles). Energy Storage.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

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Valence’s Saphion technology, commercially introduced in 2002, refers to the processes and materials used in developing the novel patented lithium iron magnesium phosphate cathode materials. Epoch technology is Valence’s energy management platform. ton 100 miles+ range van and the Newton is 7.5-12 Click to enlarge.

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