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Williams F1 and Kinetic Traction Systems partner to advance composite flywheel energy storage technology for rail and grid applications

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KTSi) have signed a long-term cooperation Agreement to advance and promote innovative, clean flywheel-based energy storage and recycling systems for mass transit rail and grid applications. WHP’s mobile flywheel systems have been successfully applied in applications such as the Porsche 911 GT3 R hybrid. Earlier post.).

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. Installing a BESS on-site helps alleviate this grid demand for EV charging.

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V2G is the key to the popularity of electric vehicles

Setec Powerr

As more consumers purchase electric vehicles in the coming decades, a huge question is plaguing governments and the auto industry: Can the grid keep up with the dramatic increase in demand for electricity? Simply put, V2G allows energy to flow in both directions, both from the grid to the vehicle and from the vehicle to the grid.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Plug-in models that will be fighting for market share include the BMW i8 and i3, the Audi e-tron, the Cadillac ELR, the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive, and the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. The first commercial wireless charging products will be shipped in small quantities in 2014. H2USA, the new U.S. Earlier post.).

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Electra Vehicles, Inc. Closes $3.6 Million Seed Funding Round led by LIFTT S.p.A and BlackBerry Ltd.

Electra Vehicles

As electrification continues to be a predominant focus for passenger & commercial vehicle industries with major OEMs, Electra Vehicles is strategically positioned to help these automakers maximize their battery pack investments using their groundbreaking AI software, which can be up to 20% of a vehicle’s costs.

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Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in America

Baua Electric

The startup also claims its hardware, which was previously tested with commercial fleets, is bidirectional-charging ready. In this installation, the startup also claims no additional strain on the grid, with no utility upgrades were made to the building or surrounding grid infrastructure.

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European Auto Manufacturers Agree on First Phase of Specifications to Connect Plug-ins to the Grid

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The European automobile manufacturers have agreed to a first phase of joint specifications to connect electrically chargeable vehicles to the electricity grid in a safe and user-friendly way. However, a third party certification of the household electricity grid should be conducted before the electrically chargeable vehicle is first charged.

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