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JULY 19, 2012

Honda unveiled HondaLink, a new in-vehicle connectivity system that will debut this fall on the ninth-generation 2013 Honda Accord. Owners of these electric vehicles will have access to applications designed specifically to maintain connectivity to their vehicle.

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MAY 9, 2014

Coritech intends to install the battery converters in its bi-directional electric vehicle charging system for use in Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications for the Department of Defense (DoD). Navigant Research estimates more than 250,000 V2G-enabled electric vehicles will be sold worldwide from 2013 to 2022. Ideal Power Inc.,

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. This could be especially important in places where the electric grid is underdeveloped, unreliable or expensive to use. and Georgia Tech.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

California Governor Jerry Brown’s Office and state agencies issued a 2013 Zero-emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan. Plan for and integrate peak vehicle demand for electricity into the state’s energy grid. Strengthen connections between research institutions and auto makers to better understand how ZEVs are being used. ?

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

million in development funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support research aimed at significantly reducing the current costs of electrical vehicle (EV) chargers and developing “smart” charging capabilities that support power grid efficiency and consumer demand. Appliance connection. In 2012, Siemens was awarded $1.6

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FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Leading power and automation technology group ABB has won an order from ship owner Myklebusthaug Management to supply the first direct current (DC) power grid on board a ship. ABB’s Onboard DC Grid represents a step forward in optimized propulsion by distributing power through a single DC circuit, providing significant power savings.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The 2013 Fit EV. Honda unveiled the all-new 2013 Fit EV at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and announced plans to begin leasing the battery electric commuter vehicle in the US in the summer of 2012. Click to enlarge. The Fit EV’s Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $36,625 with an estimated lease priced of $399 a month.

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ISO 15118, known as the “Vehicle to Grid (V2G) Communication Interface,” stands out as a pivotal international standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Key Features of ISO 15118 Bi-directional Power Flow: ISO 15118 enables electric vehicles (EVs) to not only draw power from the grid but also send it back.

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I covered the local thriving EV scene here in the South Bay of Los Angeles connecting with the superstar pioneers like Kitty Adams, Dency Nelson, Jim Montgomery, Paul Scott, Linda Nichols, Zan Dubin Scott and so many others. Debra Bushweit Galliani in 2013 with our first electric car.

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MAY 13, 2011

Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Audi A3 TCNG for e-gas project. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 24, 2015

Researchers at the US Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are identifying battery second use (B2U) strategies capable of offsetting vehicle expenses while improving utility grid stability. Even with these variables, the system has been operating successfully since late 2013.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

In 2013, CLEVER added an additional 50 ABB DC fast chargers, bringing its total network to 100 locations, including both AC and DC chargers that support all modern electric vehicles (EV) on the Danish market. The expansion of CLEVER’s network follows its 2012 ABB collaboration to roll out a country-wide network of fast chargers in Denmark.

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OCTOBER 10, 2011

The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. The project is intended to help validate the performance advantages of the company’s technology for use in grid-tied energy storage and community energy storage—i.e.,

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

At CES 2015 in January, Ford CEO Mark Fields announced “Ford Smart Mobility”—a plan to use innovation to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data. Big Data Connected vehicles Mobility services Sensors Urban mobility' Earlier post.) Shoup, Donald.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012

The grid-connected ESS system will help optimize renewable wind power performance by increasing reliability and decreasing volatility by as much as 70% over the 15-year lifespan of the system. The installation is scheduled to begin operation in early 2013.

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MAY 30, 2013

The carport will enable NSA Mid-South to recharge its current fleet of 17 electric vehicles with renewable electricity in approximately four hours, while reducing demand on the commercial power grid. Construction began in March 2013, and was completed in late April.

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OCTOBER 14, 2013

Its 20 kW design allows for quick and easy installation on widely available 3 x 32A low-cost grid connections. More recently BMW showcased the Terra 53 at the IAA Live-Drive event in Frankfurt and at the Plug-In 2013 Conference & Exposition in San Diego.

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

According to ABI Research, the number of full electric vehicles (EVs) shipping yearly worldwide will increase from 150,000 in 2013 to 2.36 million in 2020, representing a CAGR of 48%. —ABI VP and practice director, Dominique Bonte.

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APRIL 29, 2011

Beginning in 2013, the new HVDC PLUS technology will transmit 2,000 MW as direct current over a distance of 65 kilometers underground. This system, which is being partially funded by the EU, connects the French and Spanish grids between Baixas and Santa Llogaia.

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MARCH 25, 2014

Honda’s HEMS leverages the battery to balance, shift and buffer loads to minimize the home’s impact to the electric grid. The system will also enable Honda to evaluate the second life, or re-use, of EV batteries in grid applications, home-to-grid (H2G) connectivity and other concepts.

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JUNE 3, 2013

The system can be connected either directly to the traction power supply system or to the busbar in the substation by means of the connection unit, comprising the disconnector, the DC high-speed circuit-breaker and the precharging unit. The first substations will be installed beginning in October 2013. Batteries Rail'

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APRIL 10, 2023

Founded in 2013 by two IIT graduates, Ather Energy has made a name for itself in the electric vehicle industry with its innovative and sustainable solutions. The Ather 450X also comes with advanced features such as Bluetooth connectivity, onboard navigation, and vehicle telemetry.

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APRIL 30, 2014

These two fuel cell plants will provide continuous baseload power to the electric grid adequate to power approximately 5,600 homes. FuelCell Energy was the successful fuel cell bidder in a competitive solicitation issued by UI in 2013 under its “Renewable Connections” program.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. The report identifies insights about the choice of charging infrastructure in each region that will both maximize benefits to consumers (thus helping to drive EV adoption) and maximize benefits to the grid from greater EV use. —“Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”.

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APRIL 30, 2013

In essence, the proposed system uses the motor as a grid-connected generator with extra terminals. The so called motor/generator acts as an isolated three-phase power source after synchronization with the utility grid in charging mode. —Haghbin (2013).

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MAY 23, 2013

The Spark EV will be available at select Chevrolet dealers throughout California and Oregon beginning mid-June 2013. The Spark EV comes with three years of OnStar Directions and Connections service, which includes Automatic Crash Response, stolen vehicle assistance and connected navigation. Electric (Battery)'

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JUNE 21, 2016

—Cliff Fietzek, Manager Connected eMobility at BMW of North America. In 2013, BMW and the University of San Diego installed a micro grid application with Battery 2nd Life MINI E batteries. In 2014, BMW integrated high-voltage batteries into a stationary storage system in Hamburg.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The battery management system monitors the working conditions of the battery in real time and responds to unusual situations within 30 milliseconds by cutting the connections with the electronic devices. By the end of 2013, the BBA R&D team will reach 500 people and the majority will be Chinese. BBA plans only to lease the Zinoro 1E.

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JUNE 1, 2012

Power-to-Gas is a novel way to store energy at utility scale, whereby surplus electrical grid power is converted into hydrogen gas.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The site also provides access to the power grid, the Natchez Port facility, a statewide rail system, and a 40 million gallon per day water treatment facility operated by the City of Natchez. Construction is expected to proceed in the fourth quarter of 2013.

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JUNE 28, 2013

Credit: Pratt and Harris (2013). This practice in which a vessel at berth connects to a source of electricity on the shore is called “cold-ironing”, shore power or Alternative Maritime Power (AMP). —Pratt and Harris (2013). The US Navy has been employing grid-based cold-ironing for many years to save fuel.

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JANUARY 8, 2014

Noting that 2013 was “by and large” highly successful for Tesla, Navigant suggests that the company will face a set of new challenges this year, the largest of which will perhaps be the scaling up the production of vehicles. Automakers will want to tap into connectivity to offer information and entertainment services. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 21, 2016

Area of Interest (AOI) 2: Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles. The objective of AOI 2 is to research, develop, and demonstrate plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) technologies that enable efficient grid integration. This AOI will help promote the use of PEVs to reduce dependence on petroleum and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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JUNE 16, 2010

In addition, AMSC’s D-VAR grid interconnection technology, including our D-VAR RT low voltage ride through solution, is being utilized by more than 70 wind farms in seven countries worldwide to meet local grid interconnection requirements. GWEC expects this installed base to more than double to 347,000 MW by the end of 2013.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

BMW and Vattenfall has announced the start of a research project on such second-life uses in 2013. The energy will be fed into the energy balancing market to balance out short-term fluctuations in the power grid. To do so, the company has connected thousands of small lithium-ion batteries to form a large-scale network.

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JANUARY 19, 2013

GAC) brought three to the 2013 North American International Auto Show (2013 NAIAS) in Detroit this month: a 4x4 Hybrid Version of the Trumpchi Sedan; a battery-electric version of the Trumpchi GS5 SUV; and the Compact NEV E-JET range-extended electric vehicle. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

A123 Systems expects the full investment from Wanxiang will provide it with the capital necessary to strengthen its competitive position in the global vehicle electrification and grid energy storage markets.

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