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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

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They wanted to see whether an electric vehicle could feed electricity back to the grid. The company’s president, Tom Gage , dubbed the system “vehicle to grid” or V2G. And EV owners would become entrepreneurs, selling electricity back to the grid. And indeed, that’s how promoters of vehicle-to-grid technology perceive the EV.

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DOE awards $22.1M to 10 nuclear technology projects including clean hydrogen production

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The process consists of two key steps: Solid oxide co-electrolysis (SOCC) technology developed at GE Research Center (GRC) simultaneously converts carbon dioxide and steam into syngas (H 2 :CO) from nuclear heat and electricity.

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UC Riverside opening Sustainable Integrated Grid Initiative; integration of solar energy, battery storage and electric and hybrid vehicles

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Schematic of the “New Grid Testbed” components, including renewable energy generation, energy storage, smart distribution and electric transportation Click to enlarge. A UCR-owned and RTA-operated trolley bus that has been converted from diesel combustion to battery electric operation. Solar carport. Click to enlarge.

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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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They could also back up or temporarily replace grid-sourced electricity for residential and small commercial enterprises at times of power disruption. Powered by a HYDROTEC power cube, this MPG prototype converts offboard, bulk-stored hydrogen to electricity generated with no emissions in operation. Retail EV Charging Stations.

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Element 1 and NEXA Capital form JV to bring methanol-based hydrogen generation to aerospace sector

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Element 1 Corporation (e1) and NEXA Capital Partners LLC (NEXA) formed a new joint venture named Hydrogen Aviation Development Company (HADC or the JV). Grid independent charging of airport equipment, service vehicles and airport based rental cars. Hydrogen refueling for fuel cell aircraft and ground vehicles residing at airports.

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EnerDel, ITOCHU Announce Second Smart Grid Battery Storage Project

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US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel is partnering with the real estate arm of Japan’s industrial trading giant, ITOCHU Corporation, to develop and produce the advanced battery systems for a residential smart grid energy storage project to be installed in a major apartment building near Tokyo. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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The local grid near the company’s headquarters in Southern California provides 2 MW of power, while its fifth-generation fusion research reactor, Norman, operates at up to 750 MW. Background. The path to Power Solutions began with TAE solving a power problem for fusion. billion.

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