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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

Green Car Congress

OptiFuel’s rail engine solutions are powered by their EPA-certified locomotive CNG/RNG engine rated at 0.00 For Argentina, OptiFuel will build locomotive kits in the US that will be shipped for local assembly in Argentina, creating new jobs and enhancing business in both countries. This led us to OptiFuel’s modular, affordable designs.

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Volkswagen Group presents technology roadmap for batteries and charging

Green Car Congress

This will finally make e-mobility affordable and the dominant drive technology. This will finally make e-mobility affordable and the dominant drive technology. This will allow green electricity from the solar energy system to be stored in the vehicle and fed back into the home network if needed. —Thomas Schmall.

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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market

Green Car Congress

The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the following activities: Introduction of V2G services in the European market; Exploring the use of second-life EV batteries for stationary applications (including households, buildings, grid); and. Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers.

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What Does Battery Storage Mean for EV Drivers?

Blink Charging

In 2030, McKinsey estimates that there may be as many as 48 million EVs plugging into the US power grid, which means that utility providers are already preparing for the increased load. A BES system is a solution for businesses that want to store energy for later use. Here’s what battery storage means for you.

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Liquid Metal Battery Corp secures patent rights from MIT

Green Car Congress

The energy is stored in the liquid metals that want to react with one another but can do so only by transferring ions across the electrolyte, which results in the flow of electric current out of the battery. —Luis Ortiz, LMBC’s President. —Philippe Boisseau, President Total Gas & Power.

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The Birthplace of the AC Grid

Cars That Think

The facility generated three-phase 60 Hz AC electricity—the standard in the United States today—and powered Sacramento businesses such as Buffalo Brewing , as well as the California State Capitol building and the city's streetcars. The Folsom Powerhouse's main building contained four 750-kilowatt generators that were each 2.6

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Four Major Trends in the eMobility Industry in 2021

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Early adopters of EV fleets have already realized 20-25% cost savings from greater efficiency, more affordable “fueling” and reduced maintenance. Smart energy management that balances the allocation of power between chargers is one alternative. Looking ahead.