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Panasonic and Tokyo Gas introduce home fuel cell unit for condominiums

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The product is the first commercialized fuel cell system in which the fuel cell unit, hot water unit and backup heat source unit can all be stored in the pipe shaft of the condominium. A pipe shaft is a space to store water and gas pipes that runs vertically through condominium floors. Free maintenance support.

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Reliability, uptime and the next generation of EV chargers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

One natural comparison that people will make, for example, is what it’s like to “fill up” your vehicle at a station (either with gasoline or using a charger). The future of EV development and infrastructure, in many ways, hinges on the perceived answers to this question.

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NREL study finds Class 8 hybrid trucks delivered 13.7% higher fuel economy than conventional diesels in comparable usage

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Laboratory and in-use fuel economy comparison. kWh, 340 VDC Li-ion battery pack that provided energy storage.Energy that is normally lost during braking is captured, stored in the batteries, and used to power the electric motor, which is helpful on a truck that can weigh as much as 55,000 pounds. Source: NREL. Click to enlarge.

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LaunchPoint completing SBIR project on electromechanical valve actuator for fully variable valve system

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The stored energy is then released to accelerate the valve on the next transition while also ensuring a soft landing. For example, the NO x reduction is predicted to be two orders of magnitude lower in comparison to a conventional SI engine with almost zero particulate matter emissions.

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Researchers call for integration of materials sustainability into battery research; the need for in situ monitoring

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The size of these batteries (in comparison to those used for portable electronics) places severe pressure on materials resources. We need new storage technologies if more renewables are to be used on the electrical grid; similarly, the electrification of transport requires much cheaper and longer-lasting batteries. Source: Grey and Tarascon.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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unlocks the data stored in a market of 290 million cars in the US and EU alone, growing 30M a year. Drive5: this app makes feedback available to any driver, anywhere, and is based on 5 key metrics: real-time MPG, social energy feedback, route comparisons, journey average MPG and an overall performance score.

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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

That is the only comparison that matters. They need less maintenance and have already proven their attractiveness in the marketplace. Now, I’m waiting for my low-cost, apartment-friendly solar power window kit, which enables me to generate and store enough electricity to power my home.