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California PUC requires SCE to procure at least 50 MW of new electrical capacity in LA Basin from energy storage systems

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In the CPUC’s next long-term procurement proceeding, expected to commence in 2014, the CPUC will evaluate whether there are additional localized electricity needs in California. The Applications are expected in late 2013 or early 2014. Going forward, SCE’s customers will not be solely reliant on a fossil fueled electric supply.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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The bus, which can operate about 70% of the time on electricity, has an electric range of about 7 kilometers (4.3 Volvo Electric Hybrid drive system. Electric motor/generator (I-SAM). ESS (Electrical Storage System). The bus runs primarily in electric mode. Diesel engine. Power electronics.

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UC Davis researchers suggest we may be at the beginning of a real hydrogen transition in transportation

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The next three to four years will be critical for determining whether hydrogen vehicles are just a few years behind electric vehicles, rather than decades. ”. NextSTEPS is a four-year (2011-2014) multidisciplinary research consortium, part of the Institute of Transportation Studies University of California, Davis.

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LowCVP reports indicate pathways for meeting renewable energy targets in transportation, decarbonizing fuel to 2030 and beyond

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The report concludes that the decade from 2020 is when electrification of vehicles (including plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles and/or fuel cell vehicles) is likely to become a mainstream offer, providing there are advances in electricity storage technology and assuming adequate grid capacity. Element Energy, 2014.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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That is, PHEVLERs can store electricity whenever sun and wind-generated electricity is plentiful, and then can send stored power back into the smart grid at times when more electric power is needed. PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid. 7 ] Making $1 Fuel Mainstream | CleanTechnica 26 Nov 2014. [

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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The main potential applications are in electricity storage, transport and the recovery of waste heat. The same approach could also provide refrigeration or air conditioning for passenger ferries, cruise ships, freight trains and buses, with greatest benefits in hot climates. The Dearman engine. Compressed air vs. liquid air.