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QM Power and University of Kentucky demonstrate 50 kW/liter electric motor; DOE 2025 power density goal

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QM Power and the SPARK Lab at University of Kentucky shared the combined results of a large-scale, multi-objective design optimization study, and lab testing of a prototype motor designed to meet the 2025 power density goals set by the US Department of Energy (DOE). An open frame lab prototype was designed and manufactured by QM Power.

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Duke Energy partnering with Ford in V2G pilot

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As part of the pilot program, Duke Energy will enroll up to 100 customers who lease electric vehicles including the Ford F-150 Lightning. Stored energy drawn from the electric vehicles’ batteries will help balance the power grid during periods of highest energy demand. Duke Energy Carolinas serves about 2.1

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Construction begins on DOE-sponsored carbon-capture project at Kentucky Power Plant

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million carbon-capture pilot, funded in part by the US Department of Energy (DOE), at Kentucky Utilities’ E.W. The project is part of DOE’s Carbon Capture Program, which is developing technologies for both pre- and post-combustion carbon capture. Construction began on an innovative $19.5-million million for the 5-year project.

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Ferguson collaborates with Ford on F550 Fuel Cell Prototype

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As part of this collaboration, Ferguson will also prepare a location in Charlotte, NC for the installation of temporary infrastructure equipment for the duration of the pilot. —Jim Buczkowski, executive director, Ford Research and Advanced Engineering.

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Zap&Go bringing C-Ion technology to Williams Advanced Engineering-led consortium as part of ?246M Faraday Battery Challenge

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The project is part of the UK Government’s Faraday Battery Challenge, a £246-million (US$326-million) commitment to battery development for the electric vehicle market. The consortium seeks to deliver faster-charging, higher-power, higher-energy batteries that improve upon today’s technology.

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Chrysler providing 10 PHEV Ram 1500 pickups to MBTA as part of demo project

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The PHEV Ram 1500 pickups are part of a national demonstration fleet of 140 vehicles that will be used during the next three years to evaluate customer usage, drive cycles, charging, thermal management, fuel economy, emissions and impact on the region’s electric grid. and Charlotte, N.C. Earlier post.). Albany, N.Y.,

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Mercedes-Benz is deploying 400 kW US-made EV fast chargers with CCS and NACS cables

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Mercedes plans to install its new partner’s 400 kW EV fast chargers, built locally in the US, as part of a broader $1 billion investment to expand North American charging infrastructure. The station is part of a $1 billion joint venture to establish at least 400 Hubs that will become home to 2,500 DC fast chargers by 2030.