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Nissan and Eaton broaden xStorage Home energy storage portfolio; 10-year xStorage Buildings deal with Amsterdam ArenA

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Nissan and power management leader Eaton are broadening their portfolio of xStorage Home residential energy storage solutions—which can use second-life EV batteries—by introducing a range of six product configurations, giving consumers greater choice to meet their energy needs. Storage capacities are 4.2

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Lux Research report ranks energy storage suppliers for EVs; LG Chem on top for batteries, Maxwell for ultracaps

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The report, titled “ Using Partnerships to Stay Afloat in the Electric Vehicle Storm ,” maps the current web of relationships among energy storage developers, integrators, and automakers, and analyzes supply and demand for energy storage in electric vehicles. —Kevin See, a Lux Analyst and the report’s lead author.

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Nissan office in France to house largest grid-integrated EV system yet

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The new building will feature 100 vehicle-to-grid chargers, from Nissan’s partner ENEL, allowing Nissan’s range of EVs to plug in and draw down energy from the grid at off-peak periods with the ability to “sell back” the stored energy to the grid. Grid integration trials have already begun in Denmark.

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NREL joins 3 ARPA-E AMPED projects to optimize electric vehicle battery management and controls

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has joined DOE and research partners in launching the Advanced Management and Protection of Energy Storage Devices (AMPED) program ( earlier post ). Predictive Battery Management for Hybrid Vehicles -Eaton Corporation ($2.4

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What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

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A Home Energy Management System (HEMS) is a technology that allows homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage within a household. The primary goal of a HEMS is to optimize energy consumption, improve energy efficiency, and reduce overall energy costs.

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Axion Power Receives PA Grant to Develop Storage System for Smart Grid Technology

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the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries, has been awarded a $248,650 grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to assist in the development and deployment of an Axion PowerCube battery energy storage system. Axion Power International, Inc.,

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Bright Automotive Launches Bright eSolutions; US Army Hybrid Vehicle Contract

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Bright Automotive launched eSolutions with a just-announced contract from the US Army TACOM to conduct a demonstration project on a low-cost plug-in hybrid electric solution for non-tactical military vehicles. Energy Storage. Bright Automotive, Inc., Bright eSolutions will focus on: Vehicle Design. Vehicle Engineering.