Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2011

The announcement of US DRIVE marks the addition of two new members that bring additional focus on electric-drive vehicle technologies to the partnership: the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Tesla Motors.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 31, 2022

The technology group Wärtsilä, and its collaborators WEC Energy Group, (WEC), the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Burns & McDonnell (B&McD), have been contracted to carry out hydrogen fuel testing at the A.J. The Wärtsilä engines can operate with this level of hydrogen blended with gas with little to no modification needed.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and partners will perform a pre-front end engineering design (pre-FEED) study on the integration of a 10 MWhe (megawatt-hour electricity) SandTES pilot system into Alabama Power’s Ernest C. Gaston Electric Generating Plant in Wilsonville, Alabama.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

The projects will target one of two areas: 1) engineering-scale testing of transformational solvent- or membrane-based carbon dioxide (CO?) The following four projects were selected under Area of Interest 1, Scaling of Carbon Capture Technologies to Engineering Scales Using Existing Host Site Infrastructure: Organization. Description.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2009

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is coordinating the project among several ports and will also compile and analyze project data related to the tractor’s performance, including emissions, charging, diesel fuel reduction and other aspects. EPRI also will evaluate performance and benefits relative to conventional diesel vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2013

Odyne, in conjunction with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District of California, has been selected to participate in a $45 million dollar DOE grant. The Lithium-ion batteries for these trucks will be made at Johnson Controls’ advanced manufacturing facility in Holland, Mich.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2020

The Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) proof-of-concept study will explore moving from the traditional “maintain and repair” to a “replace and refurbish” approach, in which components are intentionally designed and tested for shorter and more predictable lifetimes with the potential for game-changing O&M cost savings.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2013

PG&E is working in close coordination with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to study how sodium-sulfur battery energy storage can improve power quality and reliability; support greater integration of intermittent renewable power; and supply energy to California’s electricity market, overseen by the California Independent System Operator.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Nine HES cabinets are in-service with 3 systems deployed by EPRI for the Tennessee Valley Authority SMART Station Program and 6 storage-only systems deployed as part of a complete EV charge station by Oak Ridge National Labs’ US Department of Energy EV Charger trial program.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2016

Among the projects selected are one by GM and EPRI of California to improve welding techniques for automobile manufacturing and power plant builds in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). GM and EPRI. Harper International Corp. Partners range from small to large companies, industry consortiums and institutes.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2012

The research by scientists at Rice University; the University of California, Berkeley; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL); and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) was published in the journal Nature Materials. —Berend Smit.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2015

Yatsko, OSU Engineering Manager. —Al Oppenheiser, Chevrolet Camaro Vehicle Chief Engineer. Earlier post.) We have already begun vehicle dynamic analysis for next year and are excited to share some of our innovative features we plan to integrate into our vehicle. —M.J.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Also, seven regional electric utility partners are joining Ford and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to conduct real-world tests on an expanding fleet of Ford Escape PHEVs. EPRI, which is providing financial and logistical support for extensive new studies, formed the collaboration of utilities for the program.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

It is managed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) under the lead of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SC-AQMD) and is aimed to develop a production-ready plug-in hybrid power train system suitable for widespread utility use in light/medium duty service vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

The central estimate of the future technology conventional ICEV is $2,110 more than the central estimate of the current technology version, due to advances in engine and materials technologies. Levelized cost of driving for current (2015, dark bars) and future (2025–2030, light bars) technology pathways.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2010

computational fluid dynamics) and apply them through a new multi-physics computational capability to support significant leaps forward in nuclear reactor design and engineering. They will be managed by top teams of scientists and engineers with enough resources and authority to move quickly in response to new developments.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2014

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), along with several auto manufacturers, utilities, and regional transmission organizations, will demonstrate the Open Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI) Platform software system, developed by EPRI and Sumitomo Electric Industries. and Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2015

will partner with GE Global Research, EPRI, Southern Company, American Electric Power and FirstEnergy to design and test a high temperature nickel-based superalloy thick-walled header for cycling and flexible plant operation in new and existing plants. DOE: $749,999 Non-DOE: $187,500 Total: $937,499 (20% cost share). Alstom Power Inc.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When all this visual data comes back to the utility data centers, field technicians, engineers, and linemen spend months analyzing it—as much as six to eight months per inspection cycle. Electrical Power Research Institute (EPRI) , power utilities, and aerial inspection service providers that offer helicopter and drone surveillance for hire.

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Plug In Partners

JULY 18, 2008

Take care of that 20% with a small, efficient gasoline engine that runs at its optimum speed. Two reasons: (1) Electric motors are extremely efficient compared to internal combustion engines, and this efficiency more than compensates for the dirtiness of coal. (2) And the remaining 20% are longer trips. 2) The U.S.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2009

President Barack Obama previewed a pioneering plug-in hybrid truck project this week developed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in collaboration with the Eaton Corporation and Ricardo plc. The battery system was designed to supplement engine power and also provide power to operate the utility truck boom.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2012

The SAE Taskforce on wireless charging and positioning of electric vehicles (SAE J2954) ( earlier post ) is progressing, and is slated to have a final draft of the guideline this year, according to the Society of Automotive Engineers, International (SAE). US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and US Department of Transportation (DOT).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 22, 2022

EPRI will develop a recycling tool intended to address the coupled challenges of nuclear fuel life-cycle management and advanced reactor fuel supply. (Award amount: $1,520,000). Curio will develop and demonstrate steps of the team’s UNF recycling process—known as NuCycle—at the laboratory scale. Award amount: $5,000,000).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2010

Engineering E. This project seeks to develop an “electrofuels chassis” by using engineered E. This project will develop and optimize a novel, engineered microorganism that produces a biodiesel-equivalent fuel from renewable hydrogen and carbon dioxide, at costs of less than $2.50 Engineering a Bacterial Reverse Fuel Cell.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

EPRI will team with Dooher Institute of Physics and Energy, Worley Parsons Group, Inc., Reaction Engineering International (REI). Columbia University, and ATS Rheosystems/REOLOGICA. DOE share: $817,316; recipient share: $204,329; duration: 12 months). DOE share: $799,944; recipient share: $199,986; duration: 12 months).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

One is by working with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and a coalition of more than 40 utilities to solve challenges and accelerate the commercialization of plug-in electric vehicles. Another is playing a lead role in helping to create Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards for the vehicle charging interface.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 18, 2009

Many reports, including presentations at CARB in September 2009, see much more positive indicators on the battery front, and the NRDC/EPRI study that led to the "more polluting" story cited above, actually points to significant emissions reductions with PHEVs. An odd-sounding committee, really, albeit imbued with gravitas.

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Plug In Partners

JULY 18, 2006

clip) The LIPA bus had its massive, rear-mounted engine removed. clip) Bob Graham, program manager of the Electric Transportation Research Institute at EPRI , said projects such as the LIPA bus will help solve the challenge of bringing the plug-in vehicle to our roads. What’s unique about this vehicle is that it is a plug-in hybrid.

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Plugs and Cars

AUGUST 18, 2007

As Burning Man attempts to go green, here's to hoping they become the first American City to ban the internal combustion engine within its borders. The electric sofas and scooters were so much cooler - and quieter - than the gasoline powered stinkers that predominate. And in most places other toxic emissions would be lower as well.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Heres our three-paragaph summary and a link to the first of several postings on the subject at CalCars-News : July 2007 EPRI-NRDC Definitive Study: PHEVs Will Reduce Emissions If Broadly Adopted The EPRI-NRDC studies finally give an environmental stamp of approval to PHEVs. See CalCars-News Archive for updates.

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Plug In Partners

JANUARY 24, 2006

“Nothing has to be invented to produce a plug-in hybrid vehicle,” says Dr. Andrew Frank, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of California at Davis and Director of the UCD Hybrid Electric Research Center. According to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), half the cars in the U.S.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires every engine and motor vehicle within the chain of commerce in the United States to meet a set of emission standards and conformity requirements. Anyone wishing to sell an engine or vehicle within the United States must demonstrate compliance with the CAA and all applicable EPA regulations.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Because of Hondas different architecture (the engine runs whenever the motor runs), aftermarket conversion of Hondas are unlikely. A new trend is conversion of internal combustion engine vehicles. Andy Frank, this academic program has converted a number of internal combustion engine vehicles for demonstration purposes.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

For the others, it is partnering with organizations like the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to focus on electric power generation, delivery and use, and working with communities, such as San Francisco, to ensure the development of integrated policies that will streamline adoption for consumers. Source: EPRI. Source: EPRI.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2009

The charging infrastructure area will be a difficult one for businesses, noted Mark Duvall, Director Electric Transportation, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), in his session. The overarching question was not whether the light-duty transportation sector would electrify to a significant degree, but when.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Arizona State University scientists will develop engineered-cyanobacteria as biocatalysts to use solar energy and carbon dioxide to produce and secret fatty acids for biofuel feedstock. General Motors will develop a shape memory alloy (SMA) energy recovery device that will convert waste heat from car engines to electricity.

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