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DOE releases Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap; 44% reduction in manufactured cost for 300-mile EV pack by 2030

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released the Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap , the Department’s first comprehensive energy storage strategy. billion into energy storage research and development—$400 million per year, on average.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $1.8M additional funding to further UCSD microgrid project; energy storage, EV charging and V2G services are components

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These funds will be invested, in part, in analyzing multiple stand-alone energy storage technologies to further improve the microgrid. It provides a crucial real-life demonstration of technology that can help to provide California a future of clean, sustainable and reliable energy. —Energy Commission Chair Robert B.

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Huge Tesla Megapack project breaks ground in Queensland

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“Alongside cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy, this publicly owned asset supports the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, creating jobs for Queenslanders and signals an incredibly positive investment into our clean energy future.”

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Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

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Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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Ongoing technological and manufacturing breakthroughs will drive costs even lower, the company said. Ultium energy options range from 50 to 200 kWh, which could enable a GM-estimated range up to 400 miles (644 km) or more on a full charge with 0 to 60 mph acceleration as low as 3 seconds.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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These begin with an investment in carbon reduction projects via a partnership with 3Degrees to offset emissions created from e-Golf production, distribution and from the estimated emissions produced from keeping the vehicle charged through the initial 36,000 miles of its life. SunPower: residential solar with energy storage.

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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Low-cost 14V micro hybrid systems and full (strong) hybrid (i.e., Energy storage technology solutions for advanced vehicles by vehicle category. The future of the market is particularly dependent on government policies, with that of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) being the most important driver. Source: AAB.

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