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GM expanding into new commercial applications for its HYDROTEC fuel cell systems

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A palletized MPG to power military camps and installations quietly and efficiently. They could also back up or temporarily replace grid-sourced electricity for residential and small commercial enterprises at times of power disruption. Retail EV Charging Stations. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors).

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Scuderi Group to build and to install LPG-powered split-cycle generator with compressed air storage capability

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The signing of the agreement begins the process of building and installing the first LPG-powered Scuderi power generator and energy storage systems. This configuration was originally intended as a way to store recovered braking energy as compressed air to support a range of driving modes and optimize vehicle efficiency. Earlier post.)

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BayWa r.e. collaborates with Tesla to offer Powerwall batteries to consumers

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International renewable energy supplier BayWa r.e. Since Powerwalls allow homeowners to store energy that can later be used during times when the sun is not shining or when the power grid is down, the batteries have become popular. kWh of energy back to the grid. Solar Systems, its distribution arm in the United States.

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Check out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger

Baua Electric

kW of DC charging – twice as fast as many AC EV chargers – and it allows at-home, at-work, and at-store charging powered directly by existing solar panels. EV owners usually plug their cars into home chargers that are powered by an alternating current (AC) flow of energy generated from the electric grid. Pre-orders can be placed here.

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Endesa develops prototype charger enabling electric vehicle to return power to the grid; hoping for deployment by 2020

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Endesa, Spain’s largest utility, has developed a prototype V2G (Vehicle to Grid) charger that enables electric vehicles to return stored power to the grid. These projects also evaluate the impact of a large-scale introduction of EVs on the power grid.

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XL Fleet and eNow partner to electrify refrigerated trailers

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eNow’s patented roof-mounted solar modules store energy in auxiliary batteries used to power lift gates, in-cab HVAC, refrigeration, telematics and other loads such as appliances and lighting. XL Grid will support customers that require new charging or expanded charging infrastructure, or energy solutions.

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Mitsubishi companies and NEDO to collaborate on smart grid and V2X research project

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Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) have agreed to collaborate on a smart grid research project incorporating electric-vehicle-to-X (e.g., MC, MMC and MELCO have worked on Smart Grid systems to utilize these batteries since last March. home, factory, etc.)