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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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The agreement with Leclanché’s Stationary Solutions group provides the complete recharging infrastructure. The systems will be installed next year to support two eFerries Damen has built for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. Earlier post.). —Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché.

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UPA installs 500 kWh containerized Li-ion system from BYD for grid storage

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BYD mega-watt-scale energy storage stations are installed in several locations in the US and are rated at a 91% AC-DC-AC round-trip-efficiency but have shown actual performance at this site as high as 95.3%—a AC-DC-AC efficiency shown to be as high as 94%, an industry benchmark high; DC to DC efficiency as high as 96%.

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Why battery storage can reduce demand charges?

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Imagine how different watering your lawn would be using a standard garden hose on “gentle rain” nozzle setting versus a fire hose set on high. For example, if you install a 100kW DC fast charger, your peak demand will increase by 100kW when it starts working.

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Bombardier launches PrimoveCity for multi-modal stationary or mobile inductive charging of electric vehicles

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PrimoveCity addresses the range and recharging constraints of electric vehicles and is intended to provide common technology for all forms of electric vehicles, including trams, buses, commercial vehicles, taxis and cars. These provide the actual power transfer to the vehicle, and are installed just under the road surface.

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Mercedes-AMG adding two EQE performance electric sedans to lineup

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The centerpiece of the design is the water lance in the shaft of the rotor, which cools it. Another new feature is the possibility to install updates for the battery management system over-the-air for continuous improvements over the life cycle. In this case, electricity for 180 kilometers (WLTP) can be recharged in 15 minutes.

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Lexus NX compact utility arrives in North America

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liter turbocharged gasoline engine has a combination water-cooled cylinder head, integrated exhaust manifold and twin-scroll turbocharger. The water-cooled intercooler, mounted directly to the engine, provides strong advantages in acceleration. It also converts AC from the generator to DC for storage in the hybrid battery.

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US and Japan collaborating on smart grid project in Hawaii; EV operation and charging, including grid-balancing services

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In addition, various types of rapid chargers will be installed, including flexible power supply type, photovoltaic DC to DC power supply type and DC power supply type with battery power at EV charging stations. Smart Grid Model at a Substation with One Distribution Grid Level in Kihei (Hitachi).

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