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WMG researchers convert used EV batteries into small off-grid ESS units

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How to keep it low cost and easy maintenance, while providing an interface that is easy to use and understand. All parts were either sourced from the JLR service department or were low cost components purchased from any electrical retailer. These challenges include: How to protect the lithium-ion cells from over-charge and discharge.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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The all-electric SUV will come standard with a range target of approximately 250 to 300 miles, depending on driving conditions, enabled by an approx. The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

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Many of the grant recipients have pledged to buy standardized buses and vans and avoid customization, which will result in faster delivery and lower costs. The project will convert 27 bus routes that serve low-income areas and expand Metro’s apprenticeship program, including promoting transit careers for residents in underserved communities.

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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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This marks the first time that all-electric transit buses will be purchased and placed into Metro revenue service. Metro’s Advanced Transit Vehicle Consortium (ATVC), a partnership with LA City, LA County and South Coast Air Quality Management District, will initially purchase five low-floor, 40-foot all-electric buses.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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. $750,000 to research value-based design options for the standardization of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries. The project survey will include identifying barriers to standardizing, researching methods to implement battery system standards, and recommending potential paths to the commercial adoption of battery standards.

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TfL Board approves production order for 600 new hybrid buses for London

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The first batch of 30 buses, enough to convert a full route, will enter passenger service in April next year. The buses also deliver better than twice the fuel economy of a standard diesel bus. TfL anticipates that the first central London bus route, requiring approximately 30 vehicles, will be converted by the end of April next year.

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6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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The San Pedro Ports Clean Air Action Plan will start imposing a container rate, scheduled to start next year, on containers that are hauled by trucks that do not meet stricter emission standards. has signed a 5-year maintenance and RNG supply contract for an anticipated one million gallons of Redeem to fuel its 70 street sweepers.

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