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Gil Weigand of Oak Ridge National Laboratory outlined his vision of a critical solution to the energy, climate and ensuing national security threats facing the US: the Net-Zero Neighborhood (NZN). batteries); the creation of grid-enabled consumer-side energy generation appliances; and a robust set of standards and protocols.
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In the system, the batteries function as the main energystorage source of the vehicle, supplying average power to the load. The vehicle target was a small electric vehicle (similar to a neighborhood elecric vehicle, NEV) with a speed limit of 40-50 km/h (25-31 mph), maximum power of 40 kW, and a weight of about 800 kg.
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As pumps they use mechanical energy to deliver high-pressure oil. As motors they accept high-pressure oil and deliver mechanical energy to drive the vehicle. These are the energy-storage devices for the high-pressure oil. Accumulators. Oil cooler to maintain the proper operating temperature.
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it would bring down the neighborhood. After 10 years of operation the battery will still have 75% of its energystorage potential and could be used for non-automotive applications like load leveling for the grid to accommodate renewable energy. Mini-cells” Source: LG Chem, ALBAA 2008.
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