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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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The first of the specially equipped plug-in hybrids has been delivered to American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. when electricity rates are cheaper, or when the grid is using only renewable energy such as wind or solar power. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. US Department of Energy. New York Power Authority.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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Improved energy storage technologies will allow for expanded integration of renewable energy resources like wind and photovoltaic systems and will improve frequency regulation and peak energy management. The selected projects include advanced battery systems (including flow batteries), flywheels, and compressed air energy systems. 29,561,142.

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A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Wants to Visit Your School

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The PHEV3A mission is to educate America one town (or in this case one school) at a time on getting its own energy independence back by moving away from imported oil to using home grown electrons preferably from renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydro-power.

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Ford unveils first vehicle to grid communication system

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The first of the specially equipped plug-in hybrids has been delivered to American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. when electricity rates are cheaper, or when the grid is using only renewable energy such as wind or solar power. “We