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ARPA-E releases $10M for 6 projects developing electrical systems for fully-electric aviation applications

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ARPA-E released $10 million in funding for 6 projects as part of the Connecting Aviation By Lighter Electrical Systems ( CABLES ) topic. Superconducting Momentary Circuit Interrupter: Fault Protection with Ultralow Loss and Ultrafast Response for Future Electric Aviation - $779,374. University of Tennessee.

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Ford to build new EV and battery plants in Tennessee & Kentucky; $11.4B total investment in two mega-sites; 129 GWh/year total

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Ford Motor Company will build two new massive, environmentally and technologically advanced campuses in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce the next generation of electric F-Series trucks and the batteries to power future electric Ford and Lincoln vehicles. An all-new $5.6-billion billion mega-campus in Stanton, Tenn. (a

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OnStar and Google demonstrate concept service for managing charging Chevrolet Volts with renewable energy

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This demonstration shows that in the near future customers will have a real signal of demand for renewable energy. Wind accounted for 2.3%. PJM data shows that peak time for renewable energy generation from wind is generally between 10 p.m. A mobile app could also be used to alert customers when renewable energy is available.

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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. To that end, engineers at the U.S. How can a microgrid help after a power outage? percent to 2.8

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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By replacing aging diesel vehicles with BYD 35' K9S electric buses, MTA will increase overall fleet efficiency, reduce emissions, and develop the relevant skills and experience necessary to enable future expansion of zero emission buses. The new buses will be used on routes that connect residents to employment opportunities.

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

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The new solar park here is a further green module in this strategy, and will make production at the plant more sustainable in the future. Some €600 million is to be invested in expanding the use of renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power. (At MW of AC power connected to VW’s substation.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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Genesis has a goal of giving owners the best possible luxurious experience, including Son Him which in Korean translates to “Honored Guest” which is how Genesis honors their current and future customers. Wind and road noise were low, reduced in-part by acoustic laminated glass and sound deadening insulation.