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Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs

Baua Electric

When work is being done off the grid in remote locations, it can be hard to keep construction equipment fueled up – regardless of whether that fuel is liquid or electric. The resulting heat is converted into electric energy and stored in a connected Battery Storage Module, or BSM. Volvo CE AirBurners BioCharger; image via Air Burners.

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

Green Car Congress

Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.

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Ford launches new global battery center of excellence

Green Car Congress

Ford this year announced its commitment to invest at least $22 billion through 2025 to deliver connected, electrified vehicles, building on its areas of strength, starting with EV versions of its most popular nameplates. In North America, the Ford Mustang Mach-E already has found early sales success.

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Ford and New York Power Authority Team on EVs

Green Car Congress

Ford and NYPA will work together to develop consumer outreach and education programs on electric vehicles as well as share information on charging needs and requirements to ensure the electrical grid can support the necessary demand.

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Ford unveils first vehicle to grid communication system

Green Cars News

An intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that “talks” directly with the nation’s electric grid has been unveiled today courtesy of carmaker, Ford. when electricity rates are cheaper, or when the grid is using only renewable energy such as wind or solar power. “We

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. The car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

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This New Breed of Generator Can Run on Almost Any Fuel

Cars That Think

And it’s not a fantasy; it’s been developed, tested, and deployed commercially. The cofounders of Mainspring Energy , of which I am one, spent 14 years developing this technology, and in 2020 we began rolling it out commercially. This seal exists to keep the pressurized gas from escaping while still allowing the translator to slide.

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