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ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

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The projects in BEEST sought to develop a variety of rechargeable battery technologies that would enable EV/PHEVs to meet or beat the price and performance of gasoline-powered cars, and enable mass production of electric vehicles that people will be excited to drive. DAYS (Duration Addition to electricitY Storage).

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NIST Releases EPRI Report on Smart Grid Development; Priorities, Standards, Architecture

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EPRI technical experts have compiled and distilled recommendations from a variety of Smart Grid stakeholders, including technical contributions taken from two EPRI-facilitated, two-day, public workshops. Electric transportation. Additional ancillary services could also improve energy efficiency and power quality. Release 1.0

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EKODA consortium exploring direct reuse or repurposing of batteries, gearboxes

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A system then records the battery’s current charge level, the functionality of its control electronics and the condition of the individual battery cells. The modules of a battery storage system. If the energy storage system is older, it would be possible to use it in a smaller agricultural machine.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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The EVSE or electric vehicle chargers are necessary for electric vehicles to charge from the power socket. There is a business opportunity to manufacture electric vehicle chargers. Here we mainly consider the level 2 charger for electric vehicles. Along with electric cars. Magenta Charge Grid. #3