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IBM Research launches 10y project to support China in transforming national energy systems; “Green Horizon”

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IBM Research is launching a 10-year project to support China in transforming its national energy systems and protecting the health of citizens. The city of Beijing will invest more than $160 billion to improve air quality and deliver on its target of reducing harmful fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) particles by 25% by 2017.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant. Electricity generation from variable renewable electricity sources (VRE) such as wind and solar power has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so.

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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Ensure a minimum network of hydrogen stations for the commercial launch of fuel cell vehicles between 2015 and 2017. Plan for and integrate peak vehicle demand for electricity into the state’s energy grid. Provide plug-in vehicle (PEV) drivers with options to connect PEV charging with energy efficiency and renewable energy.