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Endesa develops prototype charger enabling electric vehicle to return power to the grid; hoping for deployment by 2020

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Endesa, Spain’s largest utility, has developed a prototype V2G (Vehicle to Grid) charger that enables electric vehicles to return stored power to the grid. The development of a sustainable transport policy is a cornerstone of Endesa’s 2008-2012 Strategic Sustainability Plan.

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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Ford will work with Detroit Edison to install a 500 kW solar photovoltaic panel system at Michigan Assembly. Installation of the system begins later this year. Michigan Assembly’s energy storage system will be able to recharge from the grid during off-peak hours when energy is available at a lower cost.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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On the other hand, drivers of other vehicles waste considerable time making special trips to refuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the liquid fuel station or their battery electric vehicle (BEV) at the rapid recharging station. Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible.

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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The following have received advanced Odyne hybrid systems under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program: Milwaukee County took delivery of four work trucks in December 2011 and January 2012 that will be used throughout Milwaukee County to maintain traffic signals and street lighting. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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France Launches 14-Point Plan to Accelerate Development of Electric Cars and Plug-in Hybrids; 1.5B for Charging Infrastructure, New 625M Li-ion Battery Plant

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The 14 elements of the plan are: ADEME (the French Environment and Energy Management Agency) will launch in early 2010 a new call for projects on infrastructure costs, to support plug-in demonstrators and trials combining infrastructure, applications and target territories, and to validate the functioning of the ecosystem of rechargeable vehicles.

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

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The Atlas F24 Refrigerator Van by Li-ion Battery is scheduled for release in Japan in fall 2012. The Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck is installed with a 72kWh battery pack, the same as three Nissan LEAF packs. Atlas F24 Power Supply Truck.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012.

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