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Mitsubishi joins PSA and other French partners in second-life batteries demonstration

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The purpose of the project is to demonstrate efficient and economically feasible energy management practices based on the optimization of electricity storage, charging and generation technology with respect to existing demand. Low voltage (48 Volts) Energy Storage System use of new automotive batteries.

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Empa, UNIGE team develop prototype solid-state sodium battery; focus on improving the solid-solid interface

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The cells showed faster fading when cycled to voltages outside the stability window of the electrolyte due to electrolyte decomposition.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [ 1 ] The average daily driving distance in the USA is 30 miles (48 km), so PHEVLERs are vehicles with at least 60 miles (97 km) of electric range. PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid.

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ANL Project on Actively Coupled Ultracapacitor-Battery System for PHEVs Attracting OEM Interest

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The objective of the project is to develop a high power and high energy electrical storage system that combines the strengths of each technology—high power density for ultracapacitors and high energy storage for Li-ion batteries—at equal or better system efficiency and net cost/density compared to current conventional Li-ion batteries.

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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors. These electricity storage units are characterized by a high power density. The city bus is the first commercial vehicle to come with a separate 48 volt network, similar to that found on hybrid passenger cars from Mercedes-Benz.

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How LEED v4.1 Provides Points for EV Charging

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The installed chargers must provide a minimum Level 2 charging capability at 208 – 240 volts or greater for each parking space. Ensure that your equipment complies with all relevant local safety standards.

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Energy Secretary Chu Announces $1.2 Billion in Recovery Act Funding for Science

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The package also provides substantial support for both university- and National Laboratory-based researchers, working on problems in fields ranging from particle and plasma physics to biofuels, solar energy, superconductivity, solid state lighting, electricity storage and materials science, among others. billion, some $830.2

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