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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio).

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

Jenkins has also helped push Congress to think more seriously about the power grid, releasing a report last year that showed that much of the 43 percent emissions reduction expected by 2030 would be squandered if the United States doesn’t double the pace of transmission upgrades. power-grid transmission.

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Auto Lobby Wants Input on Government EV Policy Before Changes Are Made

The Truth About Cars

Unfortunately, this has left many with product lineups overloaded with models loads of households can no longer afford. While it depends on where you’re living, EV sales are slowing down and many electrical grids. Something similar is happening in regard to EVs.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. National Grid. New York State. A 350 kW charging system could charge a 200-mile range battery in less than 10 minutes. Indianapolis Power & Light Company. PNM Resources.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $30 million in federal funding, matched by more than $35 million in private sector funds, for 68 projects that will accelerate the commercialization of promising energy technologies—ranging from clean energy and advanced manufacturing, to building efficiency and next-generation materials.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.