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NSF awards UCSD team $39M to improve integration of distributed energy resources into grid; EV batteries also

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The major driver for the project is the need to decarbonize the electrical grid, protect it from cybersecurity attacks and make it more resilient. The major driver for the project is the need to decarbonize the electrical grid, protect it from cybersecurity attacks and make it more resilient.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development (CalSEED) program announced that the fourth cohort of innovative clean energy concepts has been approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC); 28 companies out of 212 were selected to receive grants of $150,000 each.

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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The battery storage system electrified by BMW i is sized so it can be placed in the basement or the garage of a detached house, where the stored energy can either be used for electrically-operated devices in the home or for charging the battery of an electric car. BMW i 360° Electric. ChargeForward.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Enter electric vehicles: a practical step toward reducing carbon emissions and reinforcing sustainable practices. Not only do they eliminate tailpipe emissions, but they also boast greater energy efficiency compared to their gasoline counterparts. There’s no better time than now to join the electric vehicle revolution.

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BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

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Ford, Honda, and BMW have announced plans to create a new “vehicle-to-grid company” that’s aimed at standardizing vehicle charging via a singular platform. The service also seeks to return excess energy to the electrical grid, effectively converting EVs into publicly shared batteries.

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