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Southern Company commissions 1 MW/2 MWh grid energy storage system from LG Chem

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The battery energy storage system (BESS) is installed in the service territory of Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of Southern Company. LG Chem’s role in the project includes supplying the batteries and power conversion equipment, battery installation, commissioning and operations and maintenance.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The winning project proposals (by award amount) are: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Georgia: $10,800,000. Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility.

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Factor in V2G Revenue When Planning Fleet Electrification

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They are quieter, cleaner, have better acceleration, and cost less to keep running because electricity is cheaper than diesel and EVs require less maintenance than their ICE counterparts. Fleet operators have to purchase EVs, purchase, install and manage depot EV charging infrastructure, retrain drivers, and transition maintenance staff.

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Linde introduces new line of standard hydrogen generation plants; from 100 to 1,000 Nm3/h

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The Linde Engineering and Gases Divisions have developed a new line of hydrogen generators that combines proven steam methane reforming (SMR) technology and innovative design. The truckable plants have compact footprints and provide easy access for maintenance. To date, ECOVAR has installed five HYDROPRIME units at customer sites.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Georgia Department of Transportation. FY2017 Low-No projects.

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

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These broad definitions are written to include all utilities but may inavertently include businesses that install EV charging stations for public use. Not only is charging restricted by the capacity of the vehicle’s onboard charger, but smart technology within the vehicle slows charging as the battery nears full capacity.

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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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The detailed GPS data was collected by state agencies in Texas, Georgia, and California, using special data loggers installed in cars to assess statewide driving patterns. For these days, other powertrain technologies will likely be needed. The study, he says, is both “interesting and useful.”.

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