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GM and ABB demonstrate prototype of Volt battery pack grid re-use application

Green Car Congress

Distributed Energy Storage (DES) demonstration with GM Volt battery pack and ABB PQF inverter. In conjunction with the Plug-in 2011 event in Raleigh, NC, GM and ABB demonstrated a lab prototype of a distributed energy storage (DES) system that combines Volt battery technology and a proven grid-tied electric power inverter.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

Green Car Congress

Lextran will receive funds toward the design and construction of a covered storage area and the incremental cost of additional zero emission vehicles. City Utilities will receive funds to purchase of battery electric buses to replace diesel buses that will have exceeded useful life, as well as charging stations and workforce development.

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Wind, Hills and Range Anxiety: A 50-Mile Handcycling Adventure

Baua Electric

Riding had been a big part of my life before my injury, ever since my parents gave me a three-speed Raleigh when I was 12. My three-wheeled cycle has an electric motor in the front wheel powered by a lithium battery behind my seat. Power is only added when I turn the cranks, and a switch lets me adjust the amount of assistance.

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