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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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billion into clean hydrogen initiatives, including the creation of hydrogen production hubs that utilize renewable energy and electrolysis. Meanwhile, the Inflation Reduction Act aims to make hydrogen more affordable and includes significant investments in new hydrogen fueling stations. government is infusing $9.5 The existing U.S.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The platform will have algorithms that analyze applicants’ creditworthiness and their eligibility for EV incentives in order to offer them the most affordable EV auto loan on the market. Gridware Inc is developing industrial IOT systems and risk simulation software for utilities that own and maintain electricity distribution grids.

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Why Level 2 Electric Vehicle Chargers Are the Dominant Choice for EV Charging

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In one International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) study on installation costs , the average cost of installing a single networked L2 charger was $2,836. Installation costs immediately increased for DCFC, with average installation costs of $45,506 for a 50kW unit, and $65,984 for a 350kW. According to J.D.

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OSU team develops new aqueous lithium-iodine solar flow battery; 20% energy savings over Li-I batteries

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Simultaneous conversion and storage of solar energy marks a significant advance toward practical solar energy usage. However, challenges with hydrogen storage and the cost of fuel cells make those systems complicated and difficult for implementation. Various kinds of solar fuels have been actively explored.

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