Cars That Think

JUNE 12, 2023

The startup Kyoto Group , based in the Netherlands, is targeting this industrial use of heat with their thermal storage system, which stores energy in the form of molten salt. Their system can take electricity or heat as input and releases hot air or steam in the range of 170 to 400 degrees Celsius as output.

Energy Storage 100

Energy Storage Energy Molten Salt Grid 100

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $5,580,773 for clean-energy transportation projects including biodiesel production, power control electronics for medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, and buydowns for propane vehicles. million ZEVs on the state’s roads. Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) awards.

San Diego 346

San Diego California Energy Transportation 346

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2013

Schematic comparing the cost and dispatchability of PV to CSP with thermal storage. The “PV+Storage” box includes the high cost of electrical storage for PV. The FOCUS Program target zone for electricity generation is indicated. inexpensive molten salt storage and/or the use of a steam Rankine turbine).

Solar 290

Solar Conversion Convert F-150 290