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Maxwell supplying ultracaps to ABB for hybrid version of Philadelphia rail energy recuperation system

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If connection to the AC grid is not available, then the ENVILINE ESS (Energy Storage System) stores the surplus braking energy and feeds it to the power line to assist the acceleration of the train. —Jacques Poulin, ABB’s product manager for energy storage and rail.

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Market Update: How Battery Pack Costs Declined Since 2008

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Electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and grid energy storage all rely on efficient and affordable energy storage solutions, primarily lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as the most efficient and cost-effective energy storage solution. Historical data is an eye-opener.

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ARPA-E Selects 37 Projects for $106M in Funding in Second Round; Electrofuels, Better Batteries and Carbon Capture

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The US Department of Energy is awarding $106 million in funding for 37 research projects selected in the second round by the DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). This process is less than 1% efficient at converting sunlight to stored chemical energy. U of Kentucky). Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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

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Owners of EV charging stations must register for a business license and are responsible for reporting and remitting a tax of $0.026 per kWh dispensed into an EV battery or energy storage device. Kentucky will implement the kWh tax starting in January 2024.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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To date, the TCF has funded more than 380 projects by unlocking more than $170 million in funding from more than 300 private sector partners, including automotive manufacturers, energy storage companies, utilities, bioenergy companies, solar providers, and aerospace companies. Clermont, Kentucky). NovaCentrix (Austin, Texas).