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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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As dealerships embrace electrification to maintain competitiveness , it’s crucial to also explore the benefits of integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Discover key insights into incorporating battery storage for your dealership’s sustainable energy storage. What are battery energy storage systems?

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

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As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. With states enacting new kWh taxes on EVs and EV charging, we want to make sure you have the right information. Kentucky will implement the kWh tax starting in January 2024.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations. If you prefer EVs to charge for less than an hour, DC fast chargers can help your location serve more drivers per hour. Not located in a designated AFC?

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Sprig Electric pairs Tesla Powerpack with rooftop PV system

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In addition to five 100 kW Powerpack commercial batteries, the system includes a 250 kW inverter and a DC combiner. The Powerpack system maximizes consumption of on-site solar power, avoids peak electrical charges, and facilitates the purchase of energy when it is the cheapest. MWh of energy and saved 4.94

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Governor George Pataki Calls for 40% Penetration of Electric Drive Vehicles in US by End of Decade

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In a talk at the opening plenary of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference in Washington, DC, former New York Governor George Pataki called for a 40% market penetration of electric drive vehicles in the US by the end of the decade. Incentivize the battery makers. Consumers and Charging.

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Delphi Using $89.3M DOE Award to Support Expansion of Power Electronics Engineering and New Manufacturing Facility; First Products for Allison

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Under terms of the agreement, Delphi will supply Allison with key hybrid drive system electronic components and energy storage systems to be used in its hybrid propulsion systems for medium-duty commercial trucks and buses. The company also is finalizing a property tax abatement application with the City of Kokomo. Earlier post.)

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Packaging second-life EV batteries into a plug-and-play energy storage system

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How to assemble this motley mélange of used battery packs into a smoothly-functioning stationary storage system? We test them on their quality for energy storage applications. Antoni Tong: Our system can be configured for both DC and AC couplings. Smartville , which recently won a $5.9-million