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Electrochemical energy storage startup SPARKZ licenses ORNL cobalt-free battery tech

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The advancement is aimed at accelerating the production of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions for the power grid. Stealth-mode electrochemical energy storage startup SPARKZ Inc. —Ilias Belharouak, a group leader in ORNL’s Energy and Transportation Science Division. SPARKZ Inc. —Ilias Belharouak.

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Australia Goes All-in on Green Hydrogen

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They’ve been studying up on renewable energy, hydrogen power, and electric vehicles, preparing for the big day in April when their remote-controlled vehicles will rumble for 4 hours in Gladstone, a port city in Queensland. And while coal plants still supplied over half of Australia’s power in 2021, change is afoot.

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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A UPS-led consortium has deployed new smart-grid charging technology in London that overcomes the challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid. —Peter Harris, director of sustainability, UPS Europe. in 2016.

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GM publishes “Blue Paper” on sustainable urban mobility; integrating input from Sustainable Urban Mobility events in Shanghai

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Increase the diversity of energy sources, particularly the development of a broad array of renewable sources, to support low-emission pathways to electrification. Specific globally consistent codes and standards should be developed.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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Global EV and plug-in hybrid sales (BEV+PHEV) topped 14 million units in 2023 ( EV Volumes ) and are projected to surpass 45 million by 2030 ( IEA ). Energy Management – optimal EV charging through advanced algorithms, smart grid access, use of local renewables, and demand-side response. Reduces costs and increases ROI.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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The findings include: The US PEV Industry in the Global Market. However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., The chairman of the IU panel, former Ford Motor Co. The Need for “Truth in Advertising.”

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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rechargeable battery?technology?that Their goal is to significantly improve electrical energy storage capacity by developing a novel assembly for batteries and facilitate progress toward 100% renewable energy sources. The system consists of numerous power line sensors and data collectors/analyzers located at substations.

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