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

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We stepped back even further and asked: How can we affordably integrate new technology and required infrastructure into the world’s massive railroad networks in a way that is gradual, flexible, reliable, and affordable? This led us to OptiFuel’s modular, affordable designs. We didn’t look at one railroad or even one country.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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So how is our grid changing, given our drive towards renewable power generation and the decarbonization of our energy systems? They not only afford us some of the cheapest energy we can produce but also a route to the low-carbon power necessary to achieving global decarbonization targets. Intelligent Power Generation.

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Volkswagen Group presents technology roadmap for batteries and charging

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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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What Does Battery Storage Mean for EV Drivers?

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

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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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California roadmap for grid-connected energy storage technology

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The California Independent System Operator (ISO), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to assess the current market environment and regulatory policies for connecting new energy storage technology to the state’s power grid. Weisenmiller.

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Liquid Metal Battery Corp secures patent rights from MIT

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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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