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Duke Energy partnering with Ford in V2G pilot

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Duke Energy and Ford Motor Company are partnering on a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot. Duke Energy has filed for North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approval of a new demand response pilot program expected to launch in 2023 for customers in the Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC) service area.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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FCEVs use hydrogen—a lightweight, abundantly available gas—to generate the electricity through a chemical reaction and power the electric motors that move the car. These vehicles store the hydrogen in strong, high-pressure tanks, allowing them to achieve ranges comparable to conventional gasoline vehicles on a full tank.

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BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

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While EV charging companies owned by vehicle manufacturers are hardly new, ChargeScape is hoping to set itself apart by focusing on sharing the energy stored in their EV batteries with the electric grid — especially during periods of peak demand. Image: Ford Motor Co.] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Three Battery-Electric Opel Merivas to Participate in MeRegioMobil Research Project; Vehicle-to-Grid Integration

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This demonstration of two-way charging technology will test the practicality of distributed energy storage in car batteries for home usage, Opel said. The electric Meriva has a 60 kW (82 hp) three-phase asynchronous motor with integrated power electronics and planetary gear. Torque output is 215 N·m (159 lb-ft).

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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Also, besides giving you the ability to charge at night when most utility rates are lower, future vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology may allow you to sell some of your stored energy back to the utilities. Currently, there are some industrial facilities that use battery swapping to replenish the energy stores of electric forklifts.