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PG&E, Calif. Energy Commission launch 4MW sodium-sulfur grid storage pilot in San Jose

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Energy Commission today unveiled a utility-scale sodium-sulfur battery energy storage system ( earlier post ) pilot project to better balance power needs of the electric grid. The system has a 4 megawatt capacity, and can store more than six hours of energy.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The investments include: Electric vehicle charging: Ten grants totaling more than $3.5 million for 181 electric vehicle charging stations to be installed along California highway corridors, and at destination locations, workplaces, and multifamily buildings. Heavy duty, vehicle-to-grid fleet: A $2.3-million

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Car “charging treasure”: the third option besides charging piles and battery replacement

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Well, there is now a “takeaway” charging service that just provides a power bank-style power supply. Among them is a start-up company located in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, which is considered by everyone to be the “Ele.me” or “Meituan Waimai” in the field of electric vehicle charging.

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Ryder begins taking delivery of 125 Chanje electric vans

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These initial 125 EVs will be maintained at Ryder’s state-of-the-art maintenance facilities within the California, New York, and Illinois markets where EV charging stations are being installed. Ryder also plans to equip its maintenance facilities in the San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose, Calif.

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Sprig Electric pairs Tesla Powerpack with rooftop PV system

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The pairing, installed by Sprig Electric at their corporate headquarters in San Jose, will cut the building’s total energy costs by 80-95%. The 500 kWh/250 kW Tesla Powerpack battery system is installed in the Sprig Electric parking lot and is connected to the grid and the PV system. The footprint is approximately 10' x 16'.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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Partial Consent Decree, CARB moved forward the company’s plans for DC fast-charging in more metro areas, adding charging for regional routes, and strengthening highway networks. The company also will invest in rural Level 2 charging. San Diego-Carlsbad. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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The second cycle investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. San Diego-Carlsbad. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara.

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