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JULY 8, 2010

Coulomb Technologies has been awarded $3,417,000 from the California Energy Commission through matching funds; this will bring a $12 million project into California, including $5 million of federal funding. Tags: Brief. The EPRI stations will be used to collect research data on the requirements of workplace charging.

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MARCH 16, 2010

Envia Systems has been awarded a $4 million grant from the US Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and another $1 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to support development of high energy density Li-ion storage technology, targeted at plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

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APRIL 23, 2009

The California Energy Commission has adopted the state’s first transportation Investment Plan. The Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program was established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) and is an essential element of the California's climate change and energy policies.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, an estimated $8 million to support the deployment of charge infrastructure and electric vehicles (EVs) in the San Diego region that is part of eTec’s project awarded $99.8 Earlier post.).

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Plug-in San Diego Plug California 218

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AUGUST 29, 2021

A team at MITEI (MIT Energy Initiative) has found that hydrogen-generated electricity can be a cost-competitive option for backing up wind and solar. As we move to more and more renewable penetration, this intermittency will make a greater impact on the electric power system. —Emre Gençer, co-author. Gençer and Drake D.

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OCTOBER 29, 2022

In 2019, Hyundai Motor established Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility (HHM) in partnership with Swiss company H2 Energy which partnered with H2 Mobility Switzerland Association, a hydrogen fueling network builder and XCIENT customer, and green hydrogen production company Hydrospider.

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Switzerland Hyundai Fleet Fuel 210

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

The California Energy Commission has awarded a $1-million grant to UC Riverside’s College of Engineering-Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) to build a process demonstration unit (PDU) to convert waste biosolids to synthetic diesel fuel. The fuel gas can also be converted into electric power.

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Waste Grant California Fuel 199

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MAY 29, 2009

Quallion LLC has submitted a final proposal to the California Energy Commission for cost sharing on the expansion of the company’s California lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities. The state of California has some of the most rigorous laws, which have a minimum fine of $300 for idling, up to $10,000.

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Li-ion California Lithium Ion District of Columbia 150

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NOVEMBER 14, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has established the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Advisory Committee (ERAC). ERAC is a federal advisory committee whose members will report directly to the Secretary of Energy with advice on the portfolio of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Diesel Driving the Future’ 1,000-mile journey in California, beginning 18 October. The tour will span the state of California, beginning in Eureka and ending in San Diego. The project is a candidate for a US Department of Energy loan guarantee. Tags: Brief.

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California Diesel Audi Miles 210

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NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ), the initiator of the 2012 charging infrastructure project and provider of infrastructure and services for electric vehicles (EV) based in Iceland, has signed an agreement with Reva Electric Car Company to jointly develop the electric vehicle market in Iceland. The REVA NXR. Earlier post.)

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REVA Iceland Light Electric Vehicles 284

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Nissan and Reliant Energy of Houston, Texas, one of the major competitive electricity providers in the nation, are collaborating to advance electric mobility in the United States. Reliant is a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. one of the largest electricity generators in the United States. Tags: Brief.

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Nissan Los Angeles District of Columbia Energy 240

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MARCH 12, 2010

Startup electric car company Aurica Motors announced a plan to keep the NUMMI plant, which employs 4,700 people, from shutting down when Toyota leaves on 31 March. Aurica is trying to obtain Federal economic stimulus funding to convert NUMMI to electric car manufacturing, but is also open to private financing. Tags: Brief.

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Stimulus Package Manufacturer California Electric Cars 199

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NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Clean Energy Capital LLC , a US private equity firm specializing solely in investments in ethanol, is developing the first major sugarcane ethanol refinery in the continental United States, in the Imperial Valley of California. The ethanol produced there will meet California’s low carbon fuel standard. Tags: Brief.

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Rhode Island Clean Cleaning South Carolina 210

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JULY 24, 2012

Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. C-MAX Energi also is expected to qualify for additional tax credits up to $1,500 in California.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

The California Energy Commission staff will conduct a public workshop on 15 December to discuss three grant solicitations to be funded by the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Program (Program). The Energy Commission reserves the right to increase this total amount to $26 million without issuing a new solicitation.

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Renewable Grant California Fuel 199

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In a speech at the National Press Club, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said that the success of China and other countries in clean energy industries represents a new “Sputnik Moment” for the United States, and will require a similar mobilization of innovation to enable the US to compete in the global race for the jobs of the future.

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Energy China Clean Cleaning 342

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

s Rialto Renewable Energy Center for the conversion of biomass to transportation fuels. The renewable energy center, to be built in Rialto, Calif., will convert biomass, such as yard and tree trimmings, into renewable diesel fuel and renewable electricity. Tags: Biomass-to-Liquids (BTL) Catalysts.

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Conversion Renewable Los Angeles Fuel 207

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced conditional commitments for more than $1.37 billion in loan guarantees under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to BrightSource Energy, Inc. The new plants will generate approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of electricity using the company’s innovative, proprietary technology.

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Energy Solar Financing Nevada 186

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MARCH 18, 2010

The California Air Resources Board announced $3.7 battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Tags: Brief. ARB was appropriated approximately $42.3

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Plug-in California Emissions Plug 225

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

are partnering to create a solar-power enhanced, EV fast-charge corridor along Highway 101 in California. The SolarCity-owned and operated corridor, built in cooperation with electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors, will provide a full charge in one third the amount of time of other charging stations. Tags: Brief.

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San Francisco Los Angeles California Charging 218

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JANUARY 25, 2010

Greater Washington DC will be an initial launch market for the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range. The nation’s capital and its suburbs join California and Michigan as the initial retail markets where Chevrolet will sell the Volt to consumers. Tags: Brief. Jim Campbell, Chevrolet general manager.

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Washington Michigan DC Volt 186

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APRIL 24, 2009

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by the FEV booth to see the H3 ReEV after his remarks at the SAE 2009 World Congress opening ceremony. SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. Click to enlarge.

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Congress International Hybrid Hummer 150

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MARCH 22, 2010

Peabody Energy will purchase a $15 million equity interest in Calera Corporation, which has proprietary technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into green building materials. California-based Calera recently completed a demonstration project near Moss Landing, Calif., Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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Corporation Energy Coal Water 186

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APRIL 12, 2010

Mirant Corporation and RRI Energy, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement to create GenOn Energy, which will be the second-largest independent power producer in the United States (behind Exelon), with approximately 24,700 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity and a pro forma market capitalization of $3.1

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Energy Power Powered United States 186

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JULY 8, 2010

Energy crop company Ceres, Inc. Ceres currently markets improved seed varieties of switchgrass and high-biomass sorghum under its Blade Energy Crops brand, and has additional research programs in sweet sorghum and miscanthus. Tags: Brief. has completed a private offering of convertible preferred stock.

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Financing Companies Energy Luxembourg 186

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, GM announced that the Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will first be available late next year in California, with other lead markets to be named later. EPRI’s utility members represent more than 90% of the electricity generated and delivered in the United States. Tags: Brief.

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Volt California GM EPRI 186

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NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Quantum, an advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technology, and alternative fuel vehicle company, provides the Q-drive system to Fisker. Quantum Solar will use the investment proceeds to establish a solar photovoltaic module manufacturing facility in Irvine, California, with an expected annual capacity of 45 MW.

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Solar Energy Power Powered 275

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JUNE 17, 2014

Suddenly we were at The Crossroads as Ted Lieu runs for Henry Waxman’s seat in the United States Congress. “Not a one of you here ever opted into buying your energy from Southern California Edison and they’ve had 100 years of advantage as a monopoly. .” And it all suddenly became clear to me.

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Climate Mariner Clean Cleaning 316

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AUGUST 2, 2010

Stanford engineers have developed a process—photon-enhanced thermionic emission, PETE—that simultaneously uses the light and heat of the sun to generate electricity in a way that could make solar power production more than twice as efficient as existing methods. (a) a) Energy diagram of the PETE process. Tags: Brief.

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Conversion Solar Energy Light 255

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JANUARY 28, 2010

US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy has closed a $1.4 manufacturing plant to produce the all-electric Nissan LEAF and the lithium-ion battery packs to power them. Nissan is also laying the groundwork in developing an infrastructure in the US to support electric vehicles. Tenneco, Inc.

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Nissan San Diego Batteries Battery 225

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AUGUST 26, 2010

NASA has awarded a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract to NEI Corporation and the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) to develop and implement high energy density cathode materials for Li-ion batteries. This represents a factor of two enhancement in energy density over lithium cobalt oxide.

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Li-ion San Diego Lithium Ion Energy 225

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Zero Motorcycles has been awarded its second grant in the state of California to further the development of advanced electric powertrain systems. This new grant adds funding to the $900,000 grant from the California Energy Commission awarded last month. Tags: Brief.

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Motorcycles Grant Electric Motorcycles Pollution 199

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

A new Albertsons supermarket in the San Diego, California community of Clairemont is generating nearly 90% of the electricity it needs with a PureCell 400 kW fuel cell from UTC Power, a United Technologies Corp. Tags: Brief. The annual nitrogen oxide emissions reduction is equal to removing 82 cars from the roadways per year.

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San Diego Power Powered Fuel 239

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APRIL 29, 2009

On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. Professor Robert Cervero, Department of City and Regional Planning, University of California-Berkeley. We are all stampeding towards an electric vehicle future. by Bill Cooke.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Bloom Energy Corporation staged a high-profile event announcing the availability of the Bloom Energy Server, a patented solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for distributed power generation. For more power, customers deploy multiple Energy Servers side by side. The event was hosted at eBay Inc., Click to enlarge.

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Energy Fuel 2001 Grid 218

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AUGUST 17, 2009

is developing a 21 kWh Li-ion battery pack utilizing cells from Korea-based Energy Innovation Group (EIG Ltd.) for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. The battery pack is expected to be demonstrated in a ReEV concept Dodge Caliber that was shown by FEV at the 2009 SAE World Congress. kWh useable energy. (A

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