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Colorado to launch smart-charging pilot program as it prepares for EVs

Green Car Reports

As it prepares to launch an electric-car mandate in coming years, Colorado is working to learn how electric cars can help it move to a more renewable energy grid.

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Toyota Motorsport sets new electric record with EV P002 on the Nürburgring

Green Car Congress

This marks the second milestone for TMG’s electric powertrain this year following its new record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado. The TMG DC Quick Charger was developed in partnership with Schneider Electric GmbH to meet the challenge of recharging an electric race car at tracks without reliable access to grid power.

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SwRI to demonstrate use of electric vehicles as part of emergency power microgrid under US Army SPIDERS program

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SPIDERS aims to create a resilient, more reliable microgrid designed to protect against extended power outages caused by natural disasters, accidents or attacks—and, ultimately, to enhance electric power surety for national security. installations—Joint Base Pearl. Carson, Colorado; and Camp. utility power.

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Burns & McDonnell develops bi-directional fast chargers for SPIDERS program

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This first-of-its-kind system will push power back to the base microgrid when needed to meet installation demand or improve overall power quality. Focused on three distinct military installations—Joint Base Pearl Harbor/Hickam, Hawaii; Fort Carson, Colorado; and Camp H.M. Earlier post.)

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Ford partners with Haier, Trina Solar and Delta Electronics to launch MyEnergi Lifestyle in China

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In the US, MyEnergi Lifestyle pilot projects in California and Colorado each resulted in energy cost savings of about 60% and CO 2 emissions reductions of more than 55%. Founded in 1997 as a photovoltaic system integrator, Trina Solar today drives smart energy together with installers, distributors, utilities and developers worldwide.

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DOE awarding $35.4M to 13 projects to advance deepwater drilling technologies

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Colorado School of Mines — Hydrate Modeling & Flow Loop Experiments for Water Continuous & Dispersed Systems. Ultimately, the reduced size and weight of the umbilicals will result in easier and potentially safer handling of cable during installation. DOE share: $3,174,127; Recipient share: $807,640; Duration: 3 years. Doris, Inc. —

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What Is Vehicle-to-Grid Technology and How Does It Work?

EV Connect

Yet it places unprecedented demand on our electrical grid. Just to drive 100 miles, the average electric vehicle (EV) uses the same amount of electricity that it takes to power a typical U.S. Power companies and government agencies are working hard to meet this demand, but it’s a challenging task. home for a day.

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