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Cummins Demonstrates Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power System

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The Cummins APU incorporated hybrid power electronics, system controls, and balance-of-plant components combined with SOFC modules supplied by Protonex Technology Corporation. Average net power produced over test period: 1,100W DC or 820W AC. The hybrid-configured APU provides both AC power and DC power to the truck’s hotel loads.

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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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If successful, the proposed technology will offer light- and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers a cost-effective solution to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce transportation carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Other transportation projects awarded OPEN funds are: Advanced Magnet Lab, Inc.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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Delivery vans, commercial-use vans, and pickup trucks are considered light-duty vehicles. Electric school buses equipped with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology also have tremendous potential as “batteries on wheels” that can store electricity and provide it to the grid or to buildings when needed. million fleet vehicles in the U.S.

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Greenius Will Meet With Al Gore To Talk Climate Reality

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When I decided to trade my advocacy pro bono work for the action work I now do at EcoMedia I knew my world was about to change but I wasn’t prepared for the top-to-bottom overhaul in store for me. I have shaken hands with the whirlwind. In fact I’m writing this on my flight back to L.A. First staff job I’ve had since 1982.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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or geothermal resources for sale for heat, light or power, or for the furnishing of telephone service, sewerage facilities or water. Especially for DC fast chargers that deliver more power to the vehicle in less time, kWh pricing is the equitable solution for billing drivers for actual energy used.

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GE Energy launches fully networked Wattstation and Wattstation Connect software; pay by smartphone

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LED indicator lights help to identify when it’s available for use, charging an EV or if a fault has occurred. The WattStation Connect software offers the flexibility of different packages (fleet, corporate and commercial) and customizable payment options. The mobile app will be available at the Apple iTunes Store and Android Market.

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Greenius Will Meet With Al Gore To Talk Climate Reality

Creative Greenius

When I decided to trade my advocacy pro bono work for the action work I now do at EcoMedia I knew my world was about to change but I wasn’t prepared for the top-to-bottom overhaul in store for me. I have shaken hands with the whirlwind. In fact I’m writing this on my flight back to L.A. First staff job I’ve had since 1982.

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