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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage. Doing so would give energy flexibility to a fleet owner’s business, and help better manage on-site generation such as solar power. ORNL’s bidirectional technology is fully compliant with grid power quality standards.

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Toshiba begins demo operation of power-to-gas system; solar-to-H2

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Hydrogen tank storage capacity. Electricity storage capacity. 95% (55% for electricity and 40% for hot water). Since H2One uses only sunlight and water for fuel, it can independently provide electricity and hot water in times of emergency. 33 m 3 maximum (270 Nm 3 , 0.8 Hot water supply capacity. Fuel cell output.

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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

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The program also includes a “second life” for used MINI E batteries, by repurposing these batteries into a stationary solar-powered electric storage system located at the BMW Technology Office in Mountain View, California. The system also uses real-time solar power data and home energy data supplied by Solarwatt and Kiwigrid.

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