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NSF to award up to $13M for fundamental work on sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels

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Photovoltaic Solar Energy. Solar photovoltaic (PV) devices harvest and convert sunlight directly to electricity. Wind Energy. Research that focuses on materials science issues associated with wind energy systems will not be considered by this program.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. The Sweep Energy System aims to provide around 100,000 kWh of electricity to Japan’s grid by the mid 2020s.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I love the idea of powering my car from solar power. Unless/until PV cells become more efficient, and are part of the original installation, they will seriously affect the cars aerodynamics and will be far less durable than metal. How about a car-mounted wind-generator? How about putting PV cells on the roof of a PHEV?

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Greentech Media | ECOtality CEO: Fast Charging and Why Battery Swapping Is Doomed

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Lithium, nickel metal hydrides and even advanced lead acid products are now capable of great energy storage and have strong recycle lives. by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read. Battery technologies are advancing rapidly.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. It had a 110 kW electric motor, and a nickel-metal hydride battery served as a buffer. Audi has already drawn up plans for larger systems with a capacity of around 500 kWh.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are choices for 110 volt versus 220 volt, slow versus quick charges, and solar options. will become less common over the next 10-years and that a mix of alternative fuel vehicles including electric, biofuel, hydrogen and solar will and is now seeing tremendous market growth. forgot.water and electricity dont mix well.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. Wind, hydro, DC transmission lines, and smart grid electronics are also Portland strengths. In the U.S.

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