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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

As we wait for Congress to fully return from their recess and vote on various legislation, I continue to be extremely concerned about how as much as $10 billion in federal government grants will be be spent on EV charging infrastructure. Source: P eninsula Clean Energy EV Charging Case Study.

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

MSU will take the lead on research related to agriculture and biofertilizers, food security, clean energy, and water supply and quality. The $6 million grant was one of 11 grants recently awarded through the NSF’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).

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MAY 2, 2016

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Clean Energy has also signed additional agreements throughout the United States representing their growing portfolio of natural gas fueling. Clean Energy announced that it has extended its liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement with the City of Phoenix.

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DECEMBER 13, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Siemens Energy a $200,000 grant for the research initiative. Hydrogen also has the potential to store larger quantities of energy more efficiently and for longer durations than current lithium-ion battery technology.

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JUNE 11, 2021

Oberon Fuels, producer of clean-burning dimethyl ether (DME) transportation fuel, has begun production of the first renewable DME (rDME) in the United States, and the only current commercial production of this in the world. Propane is already known for its versatile, cost-effective and clean burning attributes.

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JULY 12, 2018

Alstom’s Coradia iLint ( earlier post ), the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell passenger train, has been granted approval by the German Railway Office (EBA) for passenger service in Germany. Especially on secondary lines, where overhead lines are uneconomic or not yet available, these trains are a clean and environmentally friendly option.

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APRIL 25, 2023

Toyota was earlier granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order (A-014-1170) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit. Earlier post.) The hydrogen-fueled powertrain kit includes a 200 kWh Li-ion battery; hydrogen fuel storage tanks (58.8

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

Oregon-based Fred Meyer Stores, a division of The Kroger Co. The new LNG trucks will replace 40 diesel trucks currently in use, and will deliver product to Fred Meyer stores as far south as Corvallis, Ore., has taken delivery of its first 11 Freightliner heavy-duty trucks that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Kroger has invested $6.5

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Although the need to build a global clean energy supply network has been noted worldwide, there are constraints when it comes to transporting renewable energy in the form of electricity across long distances. Hydrogen gas, however, cannot be transported in large amounts due to the limitations in the amount that can be stored per unit volume.

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JULY 27, 2021

Hyundai Motor was also awarded a $500,000 grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) to demonstrate in Southern California two Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks. During that time, the fleet has reduced CO 2 emissions by an estimated 630 tons, compared to diesel-powered vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

million grant to upgrade its existing DME pilot facility to demonstration scale and facilitate the first production of rDME in the US, with a target production capacity of approximately 1.6 Under ambient conditions, rDME is a gas but can be stored as a liquid under moderate pressure, which makes DME ideal for blending with propane.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

582 million (US$773 million) in grants for those buying zero or ultra-low emission vehicles to make them cheaper to buy and incentivize more people to make the transition. Nuclear: Advancing nuclear as a clean energy source, across large scale nuclear and developing the next generation of small and advanced reactors. billion (US$1.7

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APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers PHEVLERs use the Existing Energy Infrastructure PHEVLERs use Clean Fuels to Reduce Air Pollution. He has a Ph.D. Table of Contents.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

All of these concepts rely on hydrogen as a primary power source—an option which Airbus believes holds exceptional promise as a clean aviation fuel and is likely to be a solution for aerospace and many other industries to meet their climate-neutral targets. Now just think.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The LIFT (Launchpad for Innovative Future Technology) research proposal has now been rewarded a grant from the NWO ENW PPS Fund. One of these sustainable fuels is hydrogen, which can be used to store renewable energy. In this project, DIFFER and TME are exploring an innovative way to produce hydrogen directly out of humid air.

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APRIL 14, 2016

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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OCTOBER 8, 2014

million in grants to Community Fuels, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District to support their alternative fuels programs. The specific goal of the grant is to add an acid-catalyzed esterification system for processing high-FFA (free fatty acids) feedstocks.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Funding will support the development and trials of solutions to switch industry from high to low carbon fuels such as natural gas to clean hydrogen, helping industry reach net zero by 2050. £40-million 40-million (US$55.5-million) million) Red Diesel Replacement Competition. This comes as the Transport Secretary unveils the winners of a £2.5-million

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

The debut will take place during the South Shore Clean Cities annual meeting in Merrillville, Indiana, on 17 February. To achieve reduced emissions and fuel economy gains, Lightning Hybrids applies a hydraulic system to the driveline of a vehicle to regenerate braking energy, which is stored and used for the next acceleration.

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JUNE 9, 2014

By having the power supply stop automatically at a predetermined level, the driver ensures that the vehicle has enough energy stored within the main battery pack for the ride home. The driver can also manually set the remaining battery level.

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APRIL 23, 2016

million Low-No grant from the US Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase five New Flyer battery-electric buses. The NMC Li-ion battery pack in the electric Xcelsior stores up to 300 kWh, powering a 160 kW Siemens electric drive system. UTA and the University of Utah received a $5.4-million Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MARCH 30, 2011

This fully integrated distributed energy system will provide a turnkey solar solution to support a Net-Zero Home Energy demonstration at the Philadelphia Navy Yard’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub. The Energy Innovation Hub will include a live demonstration of a microgrid with a 2,700 square foot net-zero energy home.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

Seven of the 28 projects, which will be led by Dr PK Wong, Deputy Director (Research) at A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences (ICES), will develop technologies to capture, store and utilize carbon dioxide effectively to address the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide and reduce its adverse effect on the environment.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy, the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center and the TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy have awarded 11 seed grants totaling $2.2 million to Stanford faculty for promising new research in clean technology and energy efficiency. Precourt Institute for Energy grants. Flora, H-STAR.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Regen on Demand Braking is standard and helps maximize driving range by converting the kinetic energy of the vehicle’s forward momentum into electricity that’s stored in the battery pack. It also includes One-Pedal Driving, which can slow the vehicle to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal, for very fine vehicle control.

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APRIL 4, 2014

The equipment will be used in Metro’s Wayside Energy Storage Substation-WESS Project , which is funded by a grant of $4.4 VYCON, a designer and manufacturer of flywheel kinetic energy storage systems, has completed delivery of its kinetic energy storage system at the Los Angeles Metro Red Line Westlake/MacArthur Park station.

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JULY 9, 2019

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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MARCH 30, 2012

7-Eleven convenience stores at four of the Illinois Tollway Oases now have dedicated space for fast-charging stations. capital plan and Clean Cities Grant funds that the city of Chicago received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. With a budget of $8.8 million, including $1.9

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

The Government of Canada is also contributing C$120 million toward this project through the Clean Energy Fund to help demonstrate CCS technology and advance Canada’s leadership on clean energy technologies while reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy production. The project will capture and store up to 1.2

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EV Connect

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Install EV Charging Stations to Recoup Energy Costs Did you know you can earn grants and subsidies just for installing EV charging stations at your business? EV Connect can also help walk you through the process of applying for grants and taking advantage of other local sustainability programs through your electricity provider.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

To provide 50%—or more—of power from clean energy sources, power grids will have to be able to leverage distributed energy sources, and reliably manage dynamic changes, while minimizing impact on customer quality of service. Solar panel output depends on the weather, for example, as do wind turbines.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

The NAFTC developed the smart phone app—known in the iPhone App Store as “QRG,” which stands for quick reference guide—for first responders who need to access information about electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles at accident scenes.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

The Hugoton cellulosic ethanol plant covers 400 acres, more than 380 of which will be used to store biomass from local farmers. million loan guarantee and a $97-million grant through the Department of Energy to support construction of the Hugoton facility. Click to enlarge. million liters) per year. million liters) per year.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

Ballard’s CLEARgen fuel cell system will convert by-product hydrogen into clean load-following electricity that will partially offset power demand at the bleach plant. Once produced, the bleach can be safely and easily stored, transported and used for water purification and disinfection or any number of other applications.

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APRIL 30, 2014

The energy is stored in the liquid metals that want to react with one another but can do so only by transferring ions across the electrolyte, which results in the flow of electric current out of the battery. Ambri has also received grants from the Office of Naval Research and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Today’s gas station is no longer just a row of pumps, but has typically expanded to a grocery store, coffee stop, ATM and car wash. Start with the store, stop or service and add the following EV charging station options as a bonus feature.

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