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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid.

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California Energy Roadmap Targets Outlines Activities to Support Electrified Transportation; Sufficient Charging Stations to Support 1M Plug-ins by 2020

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Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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Using the US Department of Energy’s alternative fuel locator , we can see the US has (as of this writing): 129,598 publicly available EV charging ports spread over 50,401 public charging stations. Public chargers need to be: economical equitably distributed appealing to use wired to a capable power grid This is where we come in.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).

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European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking Issues €89.1M Call for Proposals for 2010

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Hydrogen Production and Distribution (€11.0M) will focus on research and development to improve reforming technologies for hydrogen production, with the goal of addressing mid-term fuelling requirements based on conventional and alternative fuels. This shall enable initial introduction of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in the market.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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Despite the recent progress, a number of myths around the use, power efficiency and cost of fuel cells still exist. This renewable production capacity is increasingly important to ensure the existing power grid can accept more renewable sources.

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10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

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Cost and Cost Comparison At the end of the day, every buyer cares about the cost of their new vehicle. A recent study showed 67% of would-be purchasers claim cost is a primary concern. Grid Development The power grid and the role it plays in the future of EV adoption also relates to manufacturing.