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Eaton developing suite of 48V technologies to help commercial vehicle manufacturers meet new global emission regulations

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Eaton is developing 48-volt systems that include motor generators and inverters that generate 48-volt DC power for the vehicle. Eaton also produces 48-volt DC/DC converters that step power down from 48-volt vehicle architectures to power 12- and 24-volt systems. Eaton supercaps. —Ben Karrer.

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Eaton breaks ground on new EV fuse manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic – Charged EVs

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Power management company Eaton is opening a new assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros, the company’s fifth manufacturing site in the Dominican Republic, to meet growing customer demand for its fuses.

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Nissan and Eaton broaden xStorage Home energy storage portfolio; 10-year xStorage Buildings deal with Amsterdam ArenA

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Nissan and power management leader Eaton are broadening their portfolio of xStorage Home residential energy storage solutions—which can use second-life EV batteries—by introducing a range of six product configurations, giving consumers greater choice to meet their energy needs.

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NREL joins 3 ARPA-E AMPED projects to optimize electric vehicle battery management and controls

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has joined DOE and research partners in launching the Advanced Management and Protection of Energy Storage Devices (AMPED) program ( earlier post ). Predictive Battery Management for Hybrid Vehicles -Eaton Corporation ($2.4

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Air Force tests all plug-in vehicle fleet in California; part of large DoD V2G project

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California energy providers and regulators worked closely with the Air Force on safety and performance testing as well as technical and regulatory aspects of launching the vehicles. Unique charging stations have been installed on LA AFB to support the vehicles’ V2G capability. V2G charging station. Eaton AC (non-V2G).

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Axion Power Receives PA Grant to Develop Storage System for Smart Grid Technology

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the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries, has been awarded a $248,650 grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to assist in the development and deployment of an Axion PowerCube battery energy storage system. Axion Power International, Inc.,

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What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

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Here are key aspects and benefits of renewable energy integration: Diverse Renewable Sources , Grid Integration , Smart Grids , Energy Storage , Demand Response Programs , Net Metering , Environmental Benefits , Resilience and Reliability , Electric vehicle (EV) EVs are another flexible energy-consuming asset.

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