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Solaris Bus in Polish second-life battery consortium

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A consortium comprising Solaris Bus & Coach, Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. and TAURON Polska Energia will implement a project titled “Second Life ESS” with the aim to create a prototype system to store electric energy based on retired electric bus batteries. Solaris launched its first electric bus back in 2011.

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Electric commercial vehicle company SEA Electric raises $42M; partnership with Exro

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recently closed initial private placement equity financing for total gross proceeds of approximately US$42 million. SEA-Drive 120b Power-System. We look forward to expanding our partnership with Exro and helping to optimize the utilization of batteries in a second-life application. SEA Electric Holdings Pty Ltd.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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The Battery Revolution Is Just Getting Started

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My lap is relieved, but the battery life is the same—it's still about 10 hours, as it was with the Macintosh Portable. Batteries have gotten a whole lot better, but they have not gotten Moore's-Law better. We're living in battery-powered times.

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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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Red Line Westlake Rail Wayside Energy Storage System: Install wayside energy storage substation (WESS) at Westlake passenger station is at-grade level on the high-speed heavy rail subway Red Line. The nearby traction power substation will be switched off when the WESS is operating.

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Career Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Industry

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According to an estimate by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) by 2026, the Indian EV market would expand at a CAGR of 36%, and the market for EV batteries will grow at a CAGR of 30%. Battery Researchers and Engineers. An electric car’s battery powers and controls every aspect of the vehicle.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. Automotive.coms auto loan locator can help you get a lower new car finance rate. Postal Service. Let lenders compete for your business!

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