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Pike Research forecasts worldwide grid energy storage spending to reach $22B by 2021, down from 2010 forecast of $35B

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Thus, the ancillary services forecasts are based on a value of power ($/kW). In December 2010, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) revised its methodology and cost figures for technologies within specific applications. This means that we will need 3x more battery capacity investments to meet 2020 EV demand.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. In addition to the USPS, ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will participate in the test program.

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