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University of Delaware Licenses V2G Technology to AutoPort; 100 V2G EVs as Test Fleet

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The University of Delaware has signed the first license for its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology with AutoPort, Inc., The company currently is completing four vehicles for the State of Delaware and expects to have the first 100 vehicles produced in the next 12 to 18 months, he said. In September 2009, Delaware Gov. of Delaware).

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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

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One-third, 33%, of the nation’s urban Interstate mileage in poor condition is concentrated in just five states: California, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana, and New York. Similarly, the study’s three traffic fatality categories—overall, urban and rural—all show more fatalities in 2016 than in any year since 2007.

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Tesla director and former executive defend Musk’s compensation plan in court

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During the first day of a week-long trial in a Delaware court, a Tesla director and a former executive testified in favor of Elon Musk’s high-risk, high-reward compensation package. Among those who testified on Monday was Ira Ehrenpreis, a Tesla director since 2007. Elon Musk himself is scheduled to testify on Wednesday. .

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Aqueous Hybrid Ion battery company Aquion files for Chap. 11, targets sale of assets

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the developer and manufacturer of Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court of the District of Delaware. Aquion Energy Inc.,

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DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market

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The report also highlights efforts in Delaware, New Jersey, Texas and other states to advance fuel cell technologies. For 2007 through 2012, an average of five technologies per year entered into the market. Across the United States, a number of cities and towns are also driving continued US leadership in the fuel cell industry.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

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It’s been 25 years since University of Delaware energy and environmental expert Willett Kempton and Green Mountain College energy economist Steve Letendre outlined what they saw as a “dawning interaction between electric-drive vehicles and the electric supply system.” Their research partnership ran for four years.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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CATS’ fleet and financial plans call for the replacement 1998, 1999 and 2007 year diesel buses with new diesel buses in fiscal year 2012. Delaware Transit Corporation, Delaware: $1,500,000. City of Charlotte/Charlotte Area Transit System, North Carolina: $3,000,000. Lane Transit District, Oregon: $3,000,000.

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