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Two EVs at Plymouth State University delivered 1 MWh over 6 months with Fermata Energy bidirectional charging platform

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The university is taking part in an utility rate program developed by its local utility New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC), electrification software provider Bellawatt, and Fermata Energy. When the price of electricity is higher, PSU can then discharge the batteries and sell the energy back to NHEC.

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Beneficial Electrification League launches rural electric school bus initiative

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New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (representing New Hampshire co-op consumer-members). Dakota Electric Association (representing Minnesota co-op consumer-members). La Plata Electric Association (representing Colorado co-op consumer-members). Sioux Valley Energy (representing South Dakota co-op consumer-members).

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GM launches GM Energy business unit with Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial

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GM Energy’s services will also enable the sale of energy from EV and stationary storage batteries back to utilities during peak, high energy consumption periods, unlocking even more potential value for customers and increasing resiliency for the electrical grid.

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Carbon emissions from generating electricity for electric vehicles vary greatly across the individual US states

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by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. However, the emissions of electric vehicles depend greatly on the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them. Natural gas 87.9

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New England to become the second coal-free region in the US

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The Bow, New Hampshire-based power station has committed to retiring the coal-burning units at Merrimack and Schiller Stations in New Hampshire, by 2028 and 2025, respectively. Schiller Station (pictured), which is on the coast, will host a solar and battery storage system.

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onsemi and Magna sign strategic agreements, invest in SiC manufacturing for growing EV market

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We believe that a secure supply of silicon carbide chips will be critical to our ability to continue delivering innovative and efficient eDrive systems for our customers.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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New Hampshire. New Jersey. New Mexico. Massachusetts. 16,290,764. 10,089,418. Mississippi. 14,647,722. 15,448,790. 25,971,644. North Carolina. 16,137,196. North Dakota. 20,739,853. 9,812,934.