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ENGIE New Ventures increases investment in 2nd-life battery company Connected Energy

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ENGIE New Ventures, the corporate venture fund of ENGIE, is participating in a new round of investment to further the development of Connected Energy. Based in the United Kingdom, Connected Energy uses end-of-life EV batteries to create energy storage systems. —Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy.

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Siemens, Duke Energy and Ford demonstrate lower cost home smart charging technology for plug-ins; due on market next year

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million in development funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support research aimed at significantly reducing the current costs of electrical vehicle (EV) chargers and developing “smart” charging capabilities that support power grid efficiency and consumer demand. Appliance connection. In 2012, Siemens was awarded $1.6

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Australian Smart Grid demand management project shows EV drivers could halve charging costs

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In Australia, as part of the Victorian Government’s Electric Vehicle Trial ( earlier post ), DiUS Computing delivered a demand management demonstration project using Victoria’s Smart Grid. The home charging solution deployed for the project integrated the vehicle, the grid and the driver seamlessly and effectively.

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11 Top LinkedIn Groups to Strengthen Your Connections in the Electric Mobility Community

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The group discusses a variety of topics related to autonomous and connected vehicles, including micromobility, fast charge, eMobility, and more. Smart Grid Professionals – Energy efficiency, Smart meters, Demand Management, Electric Vehicles. First name * Last name * Company name * Corporate Email *. 21,860 members.

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California Energy Commission awards almost $1.6M for energy research projects; $600K to Seeo for solid-state Li-ion grid-storage battery system

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The California Energy Commission has awarded $1,585,490 to spur research on projects including a solid-state Li-ion battery system for grid-scale energy storage. The project is intended to help validate the performance advantages of the company’s technology for use in grid-tied energy storage and community energy storage—i.e.,

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FuelCell Energy receives contract for two 2.8MW direct fuel cell power plants from utility

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megawatt DFC3000 fuel cell power plants from United Illuminating (UI), part of UIL Holdings Corporation. UIL Holdings Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company serving more than 700,000 electric and natural gas utility customers in 66 communities across two states, with combined total assets of more than $4 billion.

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A123 Systems receives bankruptcy court approval of stalking horse bidding procedures

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In addition to the stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Johnson Controls, A123 continues to engage in active discussions regarding strategic alternatives for its grid, commercial, government and other operations, and has received several indications of interest for these businesses. Bankruptcy Code. Earlier post.).

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