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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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Electricity generation from variable renewable electricity sources (VRE) such as wind and solar power has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so. However, the distributed, non-synchronous, and weather-dependent nature of the resources causes specific challenges when integrating them into power systems. Source: neon.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Jawor (Poland), a new CO 2 -neutral engine plant is being built. This includes optimized resource consumption through the most efficient use of energy and heat. This ensures a reliable power supply even in fluctuating grids. In Kecskemét (Hungary), a second plant under construction will be CO 2 -neutral.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Both vehicles were first tested without Lightning’s hydraulic hybrid system to provide a baseline with which to compare the results with the hybrid system installed. Lightning Hybrids’ system functions like other hybrids that add a secondary power source to an existing engine.

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Study finds hybrid tugboat delivers significant reduction in criteria pollutant emissions compared to conventional version

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A study of a hybrid tugboat, funded by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and conducted by UC Riverside, found that when compared with a conventional diesel-powered version, a hybrid tugboat can reduce emissions of PM 2.5 All engines meet United Stated Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 2 certification. reductions.

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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Ford will work with Detroit Edison to install a 500 kW solar photovoltaic panel system at Michigan Assembly. The system will be integrated with a 750 kW energy storage facility that can store 2 MWh of energy using batteries—enough to power 100 average Michigan homes for a year. Electric vehicle battery charging.

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New nanolithia cathodes may address technical drawbacks of Li-air batteries; scalable, cheap and safer Li-air battery system

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—Ju Li, the Battelle Energy Alliance Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT. This means faster charging for cars, as heat removal from the battery pack is less of a safety concern, as well as energy efficiency benefits. The work was supported by the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Energy. 2016.111.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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In the second group, an additional 16 awards for a total of $185 million will help fund utility-scale energy storage projects that will enhance the reliability and efficiency of the grid, while reducing the need for new electricity plants. Notrees Wind Storage. PV Plus Storage for Simultaneous Voltage Smoothing and Peak Shifting.