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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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IPG’s project will demonstrate the role of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in bringing EV charging to high-use and remote locations through clean, cheap, grid-independent power generation. Grid access and capacity issues, as well as the infeasibility of on-site solar and wind, is a barrier for EV charging in many locations.

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Meet the eTH, an expandable electric RV that turns into an off-grid luxury mini-home

Baua Electric

Would you spend a week off-grid in this luxury electric RV ? The eTH electric RV features a luxurious interior, smart tech, and clean energy for a week of off-grid capabilities. The eTH is also equipped with Starlink to keep you connected wherever your travels take you. It likely won’t come cheap.

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Nissan and ENEL announce V2G system, launch smart grid trials in Europe

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At the 21 st UN Conference on Climate Change (COP21) in Paris this week, Nissan announced the development of a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) system which will allow drivers to operate as individual energy hubs with the ability to store, use or return electricity to the grid. Earlier post.).

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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market

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The two companies have agreed to collaborate on the following activities: Introduction of V2G services in the European market; Exploring the use of second-life EV batteries for stationary applications (including households, buildings, grid); and. Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers.

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Charge when it’s cheap with myenergi and Intelligent Octopus Go

My Energi

As well as helping customers to reduce their home charging costs, our zappi chargers are also able to help the grid.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. Vehicle-to-building works much the same way but on a larger scale.

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KU Leuven team creates solar panel that produces hydrogen from moisture in air

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It is not connected to the gas grid. It only uses power from the grid in the winter. We’re using cheap raw materials and don't need precious metals or other expensive components. The solar panel will be under test in Oud-Heverlee, a rural town in Flemish Brabant. Soon, 20 hydrogen gas panels will be added to this mix.

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