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Siemens Exploring Charging at Up to 300 kW for EVs; 6 Minutes for an EV Recharge

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As one of its efforts related to Denmark’s EDISON (Electric vehicles in a Distributed and Integrated market using Sustainable energy and Open Networks) project ( earlier pos t), Siemens is developing rapid charging systems for automotive batteries, initially targeting 400V and 63 amps.

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Will Electric Cars Destroy Your Neighborhood Power Grid? No, But.

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Over the next 12 months, carmakers will introduce several new plug-in electric vehicles. One question that's frequently asked of GreenCarReports.com--and many others too: Does recharging electric cars pose a threat to the electricity grid?

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Hydro-Québec and B3CG Interconnect to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) power exchanges

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TIVE electric powertrain system. The project will also receive financial support from the Québec government as part of its 2011-2020 Action Plan for Electric Vehicles. For purposes of the project, a test vehicle equipped with Québec-designed technologies will be assembled at IREQ. —Denis Faubert, General Manager of IREQ.

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Arizona State University Professor’s Work to Stabilize the Grid Pays Off

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Whenever new technologies are introduced into the power grid, there’s always a chance they could disrupt the system, possibly even leading to blackouts. Finding ways to deal with the impact on the grid caused by incorporating renewable energy has been the focus of Vijay Vittal ’s research for nearly 20 years.

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Nissan displays 3 light commercial truck models using Nissan LEAF systems and components

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exhibited five models from its Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) lineup, including three trucks all based on the Atlas 24 model equipped with Nissan LEAF components and other EV-related technologies at the 2011 Tokyo Truck Show: the e-NT400 Atlas Concept; the Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery; and the Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. For the utilities, it promised an economical way of meeting rising demand for electricity. AC Propulsion’s experiment was timely.

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US and Japan collaborating on smart grid project in Hawaii; EV operation and charging, including grid-balancing services

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The project is supported by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), in cooperation with the State of Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., and the other five participating companies will conduct a feasibility study expected to be completed by the middle of September 2011. Hitachi Ltd.

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