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Nel ASA receives purchase order for 20MW alkaline electrolyzer from steelmaker Ovako

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The conversion to hydrogen will enable Ovako to reduce its CO 2 emissions for steel production in Hofors by 50%. The company has geographical presence in Europe, North America and Asia, and a steel product line that includes niche products and customized solutions. The electricity used comes entirely from fossil-free sources.

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LG Chem and Eguana partner on Li-ion residential energy storage system for North America

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Eguana Technologies, a supplier of power control and conversion solutions for distributed energy storage systems and Li-ion manufacturer LG Chem have combined their technologies under a multi-year agreement to deliver a certified, fully integrated energy storage system (ESS) Eguana calls “AC Battery”.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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ZAP and Jonway will jointly market and sell electric vehicles in China, North America and Europe to broaden market reach. ZAP will perform research and development of the core technology in Santa Rosa, California and license the technology for this partnership. Better World International, Ltd.,

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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Highly Efficient Electrocatalysts for Direct Conversion Of CO2 To Chemicals, $250,000. Bio-based Insecticides from Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass, $100,000. Grid-Edge Intelligent Distribution Automation System for Self-Healing Distribution Grids, $550,000. Novozymes North America (Franklinton, North Carolina).

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REV delivers 1st of 4 battery-electric vehicles with V2G capability to TARDEC

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The APVs include REV’s proprietary energy storage system that allows vehicle operators to invert its stored electricity and power industrial equipment, buildings and homes. In North America power outages cost the North American economies more than $100 billion dollars a year, due in part to the lack of energy storage, according to REV.

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Electrifying School Buses

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Electric School Buses in the US are a hot conversation. As with most EVs, the cost of operating a gas-powered vehicle is simply higher than that of operating an electric one. Also, the majority of these vehicles sit unused during the summer when electricity demands are often the highest and take the greatest toll on the power grid.

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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SAE standards are generally followed by manufacturers of vehicles destined for North America and other markets. J1772 (Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler) establishes physical, electrical, and performance requirements for EV (electric vehicle) and PHEV conductive charging system couplers in North America.

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