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Waxman/Markey Bill Accelerates Infrastructure and Build-out for Plug-Ins, Calls for Harmonization of Motor Vehicle GHG Standards; 3% of Emissions Allowances for Cap-and-Trade Go to Auto Industry

Green Car Congress

The state regulatory authorities and the non-regulated utilities are to establish protocols cols and standards for integrating plug-in electric drive vehicles into an electrical distribution system, including Smart Grid systems and devices. Large scale electrification program. Large scale electrification program.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

Green Car Congress

DOE is looking for information on other and related potential early market applications, including but not limited to airport ground support equipment, personal mobility applications, and grounds-keeping equipment. The 2015 cost target was $2-$3/gge. System cost remains an issue. wt%, which exceeds the 2010 system target of 4.5

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have talked about the total cost of ownership for EVs compared with both hybrid and traditional ICE vehicles. I am a "car guy" from Detroit and have worked in the auto industry from both a construction and facility service standpoint. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. The car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology is a bi-directional electric grid interface that allows a plug-in to take energy from the grid or put it back on the grid. Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality. Smart meters and substations will be integral.

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National Research Council Report Concludes FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership Should Continue to Include Fuel Cells and Other Hydrogen Technologies in Research Portfolio

Green Car Congress

This research could provide sufficient information for the auto industry to make decisions about the marketability of hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2015. The Partnership should conduct a study to determine the cost of recycling batteries and the potential of savings from recycled materials. Recommendation 3-18.

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