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3 Things Utilities Can Do to Prepare the Power Grid for More Electric Cars

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Can the power grid actually handle that many electric cars? The capacity is there, but to truly handle this new surge in EV grid demand, it will take planning on the part of utility companies across the U.S. million it forecasted in 2018. grid produced in 2020. Can the Power Grid Handle the Growing EV Demand?

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WiTricity acquires Qualcomm Halo; unifying technology platforms for wireless EV charging

Green Car Congress

By simply parking over wireless charging ground pads located at home, in garages, and public parking spots, EV drivers will be able to recharge hands-free, without the need for any bulky cables, virtually eliminating the need to ever plug in.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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The US Department of Energy announced $98 million in funding for 40 new projects as part of OPEN 2018, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) latest open funding opportunity. Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Novel Polymer-enhanced Rechargeable Aluminum-Alkaline Battery Technology – $2,000,000.

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Australia Goes All-in on Green Hydrogen

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A few months later and some 800 kilometers up Queensland’s coast, Grand Prix corporate cosponsor Ark Energy aims to apply the same basic hydrogen and fuel-cell components—albeit scaled up more than 3,500 times. The task: make the most of a 30-watt fuel cell and 14 grams of hydrogen gas. Why a hydrogen truck? Shipping hydrogen is pricey.

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BMW Announces National Adaptive EV Charging System Expansion

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The proclamation coincides with the launch of the brand’s all-electric i5 and is supposed to incentivize customers into “aligning their vehicle charging with times when renewable energy is highest on the grid.” That’s progressive-corporate speak for charging vehicles when the demand for electricity is lower to ensure less energy is wasted.

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Blue Bird electric school buses in pre-production, deliveries this year; Type C & D configurations

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Blue Bird is taking orders for its electric school buses for delivery in 2018. —Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. A portable, standard charging station can recharge on a single shift or overnight. Blue Bird is the only school bus OEM to offer electric Type C & D configurations. Earlier post.)

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An inside look at how utilities view EVs: expanding electricity sales without adding new customers

Charged EVs

He tells us that Florida utilities have been very engaged in electrification of transportation since OUC led its first electrification roundtable back in 2018. Back in 2018, there were roughly 2,300 EVs in OUC territory. And in fact, we’ve had good conversations with bp pulse and with Shell Recharge in our service territory.

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