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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $24 million in funding for 77 projects supported by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). Commercializing 3D Printable Feedstocks for the Advanced Manufacturing of Energy Products, $300,000 MilliporeSigma, St. Madison, Wis. Louis , Mo.

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The Metaverse Needs Standards, Too

Cars That Think

According to Trevett, the Metaverse Standards Forum’s first meetings—held via Zoom—yielded a Google spreadsheet that spelled out the forum’s priority topics, enabling members to garner support for their own preferences. Then, how it functions and is used will remain up to member companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and others.

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Should Parking Companies Create Their Own EV Charging Networks?

Blink Charging

Once the network is built, it will require constant maintenance. You don’t have to worry about network maintenance or updates. You will appear on map services like Google Maps and PlugShare that show drivers where EV chargers are located. Smart grid implementation and support for commercial users and utilities.

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Ford introduces North America’s largest electric vehicle charging network for its EV customers; Greenlots led buildout

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Integration of the Ford and Greenlots technology platforms within the FordPass app will provide a seamless and integrated EV charging experience, as well as push forward the commercialization and widespread adoption of emerging EV charging standards and technologies. —Harmeet Singh, Chief Technology Officer at Greenlots.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

EV Connect

Largely, these are grouped into two categories: incentives that help refund or pay for installation and maintenance , or cost-reduction programs that knock down the charges before they even hit your bank. But they also have one major strength over the incentives listed above: they can also help reduce maintenance costs.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

Green Car Congress

The trucks will be tested in various locations, including Google in the Bay Area, the City of Santa Monica and the Port of Los Angeles. The demonstration vehicles include tree maintenance trucks and a telephone pole installation truck. The vehicles are manufactured by Anaheim-based Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc.

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What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

Baua Electric

Here are some key features and benefits of smart appliances: Connectivity , Remote Control , Energy Efficiency , Automation and Scheduling , Voice Control , Data Analytics , Smart Refrigerators , Smart Ovens and Cooking Appliances , Smart Washers and Dryers , Smart Dishwashers , Security and Maintenance Alerts , Integration with Smart Home Systems.

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