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INEES report shows intelligent integration of EVs reduces power fluctuations, but not currently economically viable

Green Car Congress

Partners Volkswagen AG, Lichtblick SE, SMA Solar Technology AG and the Fraunhofer Institute Wind Energy and Energy System Technology (IWES) have submitted the final report from the INEES research project (Intelligent integration of electric vehicles into the power grid for the provision of system services).

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Honda unveils Urban EV Concept, production version in 2019; electrified technology for every new model launched in Europe

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The Urban EV Concept is built on a completely new platform, and sets the direction for the technology and design that will appear on a future battery electric Honda production model. The on-board advanced Honda Automated Network Assistant acts as a personal concierge, which learns from the driver by detecting emotions behind their judgments.

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Lean Software, Power Electronics, and the Return of Optical Storage

Cars That Think

And welcome to Fixing The Future , our bi-weekly podcast that focuses on concrete solutions to hard problems. Today on Fixing The Future , we’re doing something a little different. So we have to retain the capacity on some level— and this actually is a personal thing with me, is that I believe in the concept of personal computing.

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v2g, g2v technology company benefits drivers and grid

Baua Electric

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) are two-way communication technologies that involve the flow of electricity between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. Let’s explore each in detail: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology: 1. Grid-to-Vehicle (G2V) Technology: 1.

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The Transformative Role of Electric Vehicles in Shaping Smart Cities

Baua Electric

By offering a convenient and eco-friendly alternative for short-distance trips, EVs help reduce the reliance on personal vehicles for every commute, minimizing congestion in city centers. Solar-Powered Charging Stations: Smart cities leverage renewable energy by integrating solar-powered charging stations into their EV infrastructure.

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BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

The Truth About Cars

The scheme could be one way of addressing concerns that modern power grids couldn’t endure widespread electric vehicle usage while helping to position the involved companies in an industry that’s being heavily incentivized by the government. The companies are hoping to sell the concept as a way to help “decarbonize” the energy grid.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing US competitiveness in rare earth alternatives and breakthroughs in biofuels, thermal storage, grid controls, and solar power electronics. Solar ADEPT: Solar Agile Delivery of Electrical Power Technology ($14.7

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