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SwRI forms joint industry program to investigate safety, longevity of grid-connected energy storage systems

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Over the course of its life, a grid-connected battery must respond slowly or suddenly, depending on the grid demands. One of the program’s goals is to discover more about how a battery degrades and the likelihood of its failure, which could shed light on what causes battery fires. —Jayant Sarlashkar.

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UTSA, SwRI collaborate to make more efficient storage materials for hydrogen

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The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Southwest Research Institute are collaborating to improve storage materials for hydrogen fuels with a hybrid metal-carbon microstructure that combines both chemical and physical hydrogen storage mechanisms. This process uses less energy than it takes to power an incandescent light bulb.

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The Boring Company in talks with Kyle, TX for pedestrian tunnel

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The pedestrian underpass will connect the Plum Creek subdivision and a mixed-use project with destination dining to the east. According to The Boring Company website, its pedestrian tunnels include LED lighting, emergency backup lighting, and a CCTV video system. Credit: The City of Kyle.

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BMW Group Technology Office USA and Tendril to demonstrate electric vehicle and smart energy home integration

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Tendril Connect consists of an integrated suite of utility and consumer applications and APIs. Tendril’s cloud-based energy management platform, Tendril Connect, will provide the connectivity to integrate the EV charging station into the home, to local utilities and energy service providers, as well as to BMW. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Toyota Tundra

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I was even able to spin the tires with the hybrid during my test drives of the all-new 2022 Tundra at a Toyota media event in San Antonio. All trim levels get LED headlights, while the upper grades get LED daytime running lights with sequential turn signals, and LED fog lights. versus 583 lbl-ft., Smooth Performer.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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All trim levels get LED head and fog lights. The system has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Wi-Fi Connect with a one-month trial period that includes up to 3 GB. The 2023 Sequoia is well-equipped with the trio of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) of the Star Safety System, Toyota Safety Sense and Safety Connect.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles.