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Brasov orders 25 Solaris Trollino 18 articulated trolleybuses

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In addition, the Trollino will replace diesel buses on new trolleybus routes launched in the city. Due to fitting the vehicles with batteries they will be able to cover a certain distance of the route without a connection to the traction line. The models ordered by Brasov will be equipped with a 240 kW electric motor.

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New UK study to explore feasibility for dynamic wireless charging for commercial transport

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This technology allows electric vehicles to charge their batteries or be powered directly, while being driven, and would allow vehicles with demanding duty cycles to switch from petrol or diesel to being electric. —Steven Pinkerton-Clark, WPD’s Innovation & Low Carbon Network Engineer. Credit: Carlos Jones, ORNL/US Dept.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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The winds had barely died down when electric-power specialists and others began calling for a radical overhaul of Puerto Rico’s electricity networks, one that would emphasize renewable energy, distributed generation, and, critically, microgrids. A microgrid is like a miniaturized, tightly controlled version of a power grid.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

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That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. Packetized energy management (PEM) allows the power grid to flexibly handle a varying supply of renewable energy.

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Audi introducing Audi prologue Avant diesel plug-in hybrid show car at Geneva; 147 mpg, wireless charging

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in diesel hybrid drive from the Audi Q7 e?tron AWC technology provides energy from a floor plate which is connected to the power grid and which can be embedded on or into the asphalt. Diesel Hybrids Plug-ins Wireless' The Audi prologue Avant uses technology which is close to series production.

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. in 2016.

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Tesla nickel supplier BHP building off-grid solar & battery storage systems for mining

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The solar farms and battery will be integrated into TransAlta’s Northern Goldfields remote power grid, replacing power currently supplied by diesel and gas. Demand for nickel has been high since it is used to power batteries and electric vehicles. Keith, plus a 10.7 MW solar farm and a 10.1 MW battery at Leinster.

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