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EnerG2 nano-structured hard carbon boosts Li-ion anode capacity by >50% compared to standard graphite

Green Car Congress

A chart from EnerG2’s 2012 DOE Merit Review presentation shows different pore profiles for different energy storage applications. The 74,000 square foot plant—located in Albany Oregon—came online in February 2012. Click to enlarge. Aaron Feaver.

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UC Riverside opening Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative; integration of solar energy, battery storage and electric and hybrid vehicles

Green Car Congress

It is the largest renewable energy project of its kind in California. The first two years of operation is supported by a $2-million contract from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, awarded in January 2012. Solar carport. Click to enlarge. Private partners include Bourns Inc.; The last two are located at CE-CERT.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

Cars That Think

Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)] and many state and federal agencies,” states a report by the non-profit group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. These are complex, intertwined and global issues well beyond the control of either CARB or the auto industry.” Nichols projected on the screen, in Los Angeles Thursday, Jan.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

↓ ↑ report 6 jzj 3:24PM (4/15/2009) Polo, First, there will indeed be need for such fast charging at home because the future of a renewable energy grid will depend upon V2G energy storage, and that will require fast in-out charging. At this early stage in what amounts to a global revolution, that is to be expected.