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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

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The first installations of Ford’s Intelligent Backup Power are beginning in spring 2022, supported by Sunrun as Ford’s preferred installation partner. Through collaborations with automakers like Ford, we are innovating together for a cleaner, safer and brighter future for all. Earlier post.).

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Next 10 reports explore rapid changes to California grid driven by EVs, distributed energy resources and community choice aggregation

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California’s grid is facing an era of rapid change. Framework of Electric Mobility - Infrastructure - Charging - Grid Nexus. The estimated share of total light-duty vehicle miles traveled from ride-hailing vehicles could double from 10% to 20% between 2018 and 2020, based on projections from ride-hailing companies.

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Toyota goes large on hydrogen with new US headquarters

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That will include both light-duty and heavy-duty fuel cell applications, stationary fuel cell power generation, and port vehicle applications. The LA R&D center played a large part in launching the light-duty fuel cell vehicle Mirai in 2015. Toyota is building a microgrid at H2HQ that will allow it to operate off-grid.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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The drive to fleet electrification includes all classifications of vehicles, from passenger EVs and light commercial vehicles to municipal and school buses to medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Fleet operators have to purchase EVs, purchase, install and manage depot EV charging infrastructure, retrain drivers, and transition maintenance staff.

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Ford, Volkswagen, and GM Explore EV-Powered Houses

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The general principle for bidirectional charging is EVs can either feed power from a charged vehicle back into the house (vehicle-to-home or V2H) or interact with the electric grid itself (vehicle-to-grid or V2G). These V2H/V2G-enabled vehicles offer some three to 10 days powering the fridge and lights in case the power goes down.

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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The following have received advanced Odyne hybrid systems under the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program: Milwaukee County took delivery of four work trucks in December 2011 and January 2012 that will be used throughout Milwaukee County to maintain traffic signals and street lighting. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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The Global Environmental Edge of EVs The transportation sector is the dominant contributor to carbon emissions and the release of greenhouse gases, and while light-duty passenger cars were an early focus for the EV industry, larger cars and fleet vehicles represent a new opportunity for emissions reductions.

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