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AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

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The Pickens Plan calls for reducing dependence on oil, expanded use of renewable energy, a new 21st-century power grid, increased conservation and efficiency initiatives, and developing alternative fuel vehicles, such as natural gas-powered trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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ARPA-E awards $30M to 21 projects advance new class of high-performance power converters

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In addition, a reduced form factor (size and weight) will drive adoption of higher performance and more efficient power converters relative to today’s state-of-the-art systems. A Bidirectional, Transformerless Converter Topology for Grid-tied Energy Storage Systems. University of Arkansas. Opcondys, Inc.

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