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Japan V2G demonstrator project using EVs as virtual power plant resource; METI funding

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Scope of demonstration system to be built in FY 2018. Commencing today, the project aims to build a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system, and through this a business model that utilizes the electricity storage capabilities of multiple EV/PHEVs to regulate power demand and supply between the grid and electric vehicles.

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ARPA-E issues $100M OPEN funding opportunity announcement to support early-stage energy R&D

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Technologies for improved batteries for a wide range of vehicle applications, including hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Non-battery storage for transportation. The deadline to submit a concept paper is 12 February 2018.

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