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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022

Green Car Congress

Quasar 2 retains the advanced features and functionality of its predecessor, Quasar, while offering blackout mode, a first-of-its-kind feature that allows EV owners to use their car as an emergency generator in instances of power outages. Quasar 2 seamlessly transitions a home to vehicle energy when the power goes out.

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Heat Pumps Take on Cold Climates

Cars That Think

Such systems run on electricity rather than fossil fuels, and when the electricity comes from renewable sources, the greenhouse gas savings are substantial , the DOE says. Heat pumps can reduce emissions and cut energy costs The DOE is pushing for wider adoption of heat pumps because of their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

Green Car Congress

National Renewable. Arlington). deliver high power to a car or truck. resulting in reduced cost for renewable solar electricity. transportable like fuels, 100% renewable, rechargeable like a. use of renewable resources. If successful in this high-risk, high-reward research. University of Houston. University.

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Summer Update

Plug In Partners

They join Founding Members from these cities: Arlington, TX, Baltimore, Boulder, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Irvine, CA, Los Angeles, Memphis, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco, and Wenatchee, WA. Afterward several members of Congress went outside for test drives in a plug-in hybrid brought to Washington by Cal-Cars. Keene, N.H.,