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SEPTA, Constellation, and Viridity Energy to deploy 8.75MW energy storage system to capture and reuse subway train braking energy

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An 8.75MW battery storage network which will capture and reuse the energy created by braking subway cars will help Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reduce operating costs, ensure energy resiliency, and support the stability of the electrical grid.

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Penn State wins EcoCAR 2 Year 2 competition with E85 PHEV

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EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The vehicle uses lithium-ion-phosphate batteries to form the basis for the energy storage system. in May 2014.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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As these events continue to escalate, the U.S. An upcoming technology, bidirectional charging with vehicle-to-grid network capabilities, can supply power to homes during blackouts and extreme weather events. billion by 2028 in the United States, the future of disaster recovery must include planning for EVs.

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ARPA-E awarding $36M to 22 projects in RANGE program for transformative EV storage

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) will award approximately $36 million to 22 projects to develop transformational electric vehicle (EV) energy storage systems using innovative chemistries, architectures and designs. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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Mack Trucks introduces next-generation Mack LR Electric with improved range and capacity

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Mack began serial production of the LR Electric in 2021 at its Lehigh Valley Operations facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, where all Class 8 Mack vehicles for North America and export are assembled. The next-generation LR Electric features 42% more energy and a standard 376 kWh total battery capacity offering an increased range.

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Mack launches vehicle-as-a-service (VaaS) program for Class 8 battery-electric truck

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GuardDog Connect monitors battery health and performance and checks for fault codes and defects reported by the battery and electric components of the energy storage system. OneCall agents support Mack customers by coordinating repairs and service with the Mack dealer network during planned and unplanned service events.

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Ohio State team wins EcoCAR2 competition with E85 series-parallel plug-in hybrid Malibu

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An electric energy storage system from A123 Systems was installed in the former spare tire well to provide power to the rear electric traction motor. Pennsylvania State University placed third with its E85 series plug-in hybrid. The vehicle used lithium-ion-phosphate batteries to form the basis for the energy storage system.

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