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Cummins Demonstrates Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power System

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The SOFC APU system form factor and mission capabilities are comparable to commercially available diesel engine-based APU generators, highlighting the ability of the SOFC APU to be integrated into the same form factor as existing production hardware. Average net power produced over test period: 1,100W DC or 820W AC.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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Converting a gas appliance to a heat pump, for example, would draw 4 to 6 kW, while an L2 charger for EVs would be 12 to 14 kW. Policy runs up against engineering reality The situation in Palo Alto is not unique. For instance, Marshall stated, it is not unusual for a 37.5 million miles of power lines.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The facility is used by the LRTA to store, fuel, maintain, and repair transportation vehicles (buses, vans, tow trucks etc.) Minneapolis-St. Diesel Bus Efficiency Improvements with Bus Cooling System Retrofits: Replace the existing hydraulically-powered engine cooling system with a more efficient electrically powered system.

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