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Penn State, EC Power use internal thermal modulation to enable stable fast charging

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The technology relies on internal thermal modulation, an active method of temperature control to demand the best performance possible from the battery, Wang explained. EC Power is working to manufacture and commercialize the fast-charging battery for an affordable and sustainable future of vehicle electrification, Wang said.

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Report: total investment of $8.1T in nature required over next 3 decades; tripling current investments needed by 2030

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The report uses the global standard developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for nature-based solutions. of projected economic stimulus spending. The report says that structural transformations are needed to close the US$4.1-trillion Nature currently only accounts for 2.5%

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Battery Innovation Center opens in Indiana

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In addition, the BIC has significant government partners including NSWC Crane and Argonne National Lab.

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ECOtality installs first DC fast charger in Tennessee

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By strategically placing Blink charging stations, we are collecting the data needed to build a commercial infrastructure which will untether drivers from their garages. With real time communication capabilities, the Blink DC Fast Charger supports energy usage data evaluation with an internal energy meter.

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Ford Starts EV Test Drives

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The Dearborn-based company has a target of rolling out an electric-powered version of the Transit Connect commercial van next year, followed by an electric Focus in 2011. Last Updated: December 28, 2009 12:30 EST. Tags: International Projects Production News Ford Ford Focus Electric Germany.

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GE to Open Sodium-Metal Halide Battery Plant in New York

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The first application will be GE’s hybrid locomotive, which will be commercialized in 2010. The announcement coincides with GE’s submission this week for federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. Earlier post.). Battery Requirements for Hybrid Locomotives. 1,000 kWh useable energy. high utilization. Earlier post.).

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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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In this context, we … compare the driving range of electric vehicles from a full recharge and note that the driving miles per recharge time (min) for commercially viable battery technology is ~0.1–0.4 The driving miles per recharge time (min) for commercially viable battery technology is ~0.1–0.4 —Herya and Sundaresan.