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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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The panel, moderated by Jesse Schneider, BMW, included Takashi Moriya, Senior Chief Engineer at Honda R&D; Dr. For Honda on the vehicle side, that strategy encompasses ongoing development of more efficient hybrids, as well as battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles. Earlier post.). US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Two studies exploring battery costs for hybrids and plug-ins: LEESS, PHEV20, and PHEV40

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At the Department of Energy’s 2011 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells and Vehicle Technologies Programs combined annual merit review being held this week in Washington, DC, researchers presented results of two ongoing studies exploring the costs of three classes of battery packs: LEESS (Lower-Energy Energy Storage Systems—i.e.,

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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The remarkable advantage for BMW customers in using BMW i3 batteries as a plug and play storage application is the ability to tap into an alternative resource for residential and commercial backup power, thus using renewable energy much more efficiently, and enabling additional revenues from the energy market. BMW i 360° Electric.

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ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

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The Bioenergy category comprises seven sub-categories: Biomass Production. Technologies that improve biomass characteristics, such as yield and sustainability, and decrease cost of production and/or water use. Biofuel Production ? Biofuel Production ? Battery Storage For Transportation. Biological Methods.

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BMW launches BMW i ChargeForward pilot in SF Bay Area

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Working with a group of nearly 100 BMW i3 drivers, selected from approximately 400 applicants, BMW i ChargeForward will demonstrate how intelligent management of electric vehicle charging can contribute to optimizing electric power grid efficiency while reducing total cost of electric vehicle ownership. Second-life.

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NIST Releases EPRI Report on Smart Grid Development; Priorities, Standards, Architecture

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These use cases included wide area situational awareness (WASA); demand response; electric storage; electric transportation; AMI systems; and distribution grid management. Electric transportation. Both FERC and the Obama administration recognize electric transportation as a key area of focus for the Smart Grid community.

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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

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Working with a select group of BMW i3 drivers, BMW i ChargeForward will demonstrate how intelligent management of electric vehicle charging can contribute to improved electric power grid efficiency while reducing total cost of electric vehicle ownership. BMW i Home Charging Services.

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