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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. —Charlie Freese, GM executive director of the global HYDROTEC business. A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. Mobile Power Generator.

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Honda opens Smart Home US in California; produces more energy than it consumes; direct DC-DC EV charging

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Honda’s HEMS leverages the battery to balance, shift and buffer loads to minimize the home’s impact to the electric grid. The system will also enable Honda to evaluate the second life, or re-use, of EV batteries in grid applications, home-to-grid (H2G) connectivity and other concepts. DC-to-DC electric vehicle charging.

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This retail fueling giant is about to integrate DC fast charging at a lot of gas stations

Baua Electric

Photo: Konect Gas pump and convenience store equipment technology giant Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR) has launched a DC fast charging system that can be seamlessly integrated into its retailers’ gas stations. Seoul-based SK Signet will manufacture the EV charging equipment in the US and Korea. Get started here. –ad*

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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County. feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage.

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V2G tech takes next step in Australia with Nissan Leaf making money from the grid

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Vehicle-to-grid EV charging technology has arrived in Australia – or, at least, one small part of it. A Nissan Leaf owned by Barossa winemaker Joseph Evans has become the first car to be connected to the electricity grid in South Australia. Nissan Leaf being used for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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The system transferred electricity from the power grid to the vehicle battery terminals at more than 92% efficiency. ORNL’s bidirectional technology is fully compliant with grid power quality standards. The technology takes energy from the grid and converts it to direct current (DC) voltage. —Omer Onar.

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Honda to install stationary fuel cell power station on California campus as first step toward commercialization of zero-emission backup power generation

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This new initiative will leverage Honda’s fuel cell technology expertise as part of the company’s global goal to achieve carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050. 288 kW-DC. 1152 kW-DC. 288 kW-DC. 1152 kW-DC. Plant, Cooling Tower, Grid Inverter. 1 Quad Unit. 1 Quad Unit.

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