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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. A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. Retail EV Charging Stations.

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US and Japan collaborating on smart grid project in Hawaii; EV operation and charging, including grid-balancing services

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JFE Engineering Corporation, Sharp Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Japan, Ltd., and Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. have been selected as contractors for a joint US-Japan collaboration supporting a Smart Grid project on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Hitachi, Ltd., Cyber Defense Institute, Inc.,

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The DC/DC unit replaces the conventional alternator. —Håkan Agnevall, President Volvo Bus Corporation. Click to enlarge. Power charger.

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Why Bidirectional Charging is The Next Big Thing for EV Owners

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Whilst with unidirectional (one-way) EV chargers, electricity flows from the electric grid into the electric vehicle, with bidirectional (two-way) EV chargers, electricity can flow both ways. Although currently there aren’t many bidirectional EV chargers out there, all contain internal converters. V2G: Vehicle to Grid.

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Chevrolet will produce Bolt EV; ~200 mi of range

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Chevrolet confirmed production of a next-generation battery-electric vehicle based on the Bolt EV concept introduced last month at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Earlier post.) —Alan Batey. Start of production and additional details will be announced later. 200-million investment in production.

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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Achates Power will develop a highly efficient opposed-piston engine for hybrid vehicles (“HOPE-Hybrid”) using a unique engine design that minimizes energy losses typical in conventional internal combustion engines. Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Georgia Tech will develop a new approach to internally cool permanent magnet motors.

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Intersolar Europe 2022 – BENY joins hands with partners to support European regional renewable energy goals

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May 11th-13th, Intersolar Europe 2022 Officially held at the New International Exhibition Center in Munich, Germany. The series of DC components are the mainstay of the electrical localization process of European projects. DC power transmission and distribution. Intersolar Europe 2022 is taking place in Munich, Germany.

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