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

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Users who have solar panel installations can also store excess energy in their EV during low usage periods and then harness this energy at another time, including peak periods, to reduce their reliance on the grid. This permits users to install a more powerful EV charger in their homes.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $100 million in Economic Recovery Act funding to 43 transit agencies for projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from both vehicles and facilities. The largest PV installation in Georgia. Connecticut Department of Transportation, Connecticut: $7,000,000.

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

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superconducting” wire can transport hundreds of times more. Arlington). superconducting” wire can transport hundreds of times more. transportable like fuels, 100% renewable, rechargeable like a. installed on walls or roof-tops. materials, manufacturing, shipping and installation, and. Pacific Northwest.

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