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Honda, American Electric Power developing 2nd life applications for used EV batteries

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The project seeks to address multiple challenges related to the expansion of EVs, including the repurposing of used EV batteries, the expected impact of EV demand and renewable energy on the nation’s utility operators and the integration of EV batteries as a storage solution for the electric grid.

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EPA plans to roll back emissions standards on power plants

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After wiping out plans to continue boosting fuel economy standards earlier this month, the EPA on Tuesday proposed rolling back emissions standards on electric power plants.

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Porsche introducing new plug-in Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV; third plug-in from Porsche

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The traction battery can be charged from the electric power grid or while driving. When they are closed they improve aerodynamics, which reduces air drag and thereby improves fuel economy. This enables driving performance on the level of a sports car: zero to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 243 km/h (151 mph).

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Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Associations Criticize DOE Program Cuts

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Hydrogen also advances the Obama Administration’s goals of greener power generation and a smarter power grid. The newest fuel cell vehicles get 72 miles per gallon equivalent with no compromise in creature comforts. Fuel cell buses operating in revenue service achieve twice the fuel economy of diesel buses.

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US National Research Council Report Finds Plug-in Hybrid Costs Likely to Remain High; Fleet Fuel Consumption and Carbon Emissions Benefits Will Be Modest for Decades

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Penetration rates for the PHEV-10 and the PHEV-40 were compared to a Reference Case that assumes high oil prices and fuel economy standards specified by EISA 2007 (with modest increases after 2020, when those standards level off), as described in the 2008 Hydrogen Report from NRC. Click to enlarge.

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Singapores A*Star Awards S$27.5M In Research Grants for Technologies for Sustainable Development

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A*STAR is also conducting research in Solar Photovoltaics, Next Generation Power Grids, Intelligent Energy Distribution, Fuel Cells, Sustainable Production of Fuels and Chemicals and Sustainable Manufacturing. Carbon Capture and Utilization.

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Standards outlined for hybrid vehicles

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These include: - J1711 Emission and Fuel Economy Testing: This has been designed to establish a uniform chassis dynamometer test procedure for hybrid-electric vehicles driven on public roads. Fuel economy and electrical energy usage will not be combined but instead fuel usage and watt-hours per mile will be stated separately.