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Saft supplying nearly 1 MWh of Li-ion batteries to Green Charge Networks to support NYC Smart Grid Demonstration Program

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Green Charge Networks (GCN) has selected Saft to support its role in a $92-million Smart Grid Demonstration Project led by New York’s Consolidated Edison, Inc. Green Charge Networks (GCN) is a smart grid, and energy storage and management technology company, with a particular expertise in electric vehicle charging.

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ION ENergy exits stealth mode with launch of UDYR 48V Li-ion battery for two- and three-wheelers

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ION Energy, a startup energy storage company, launched UDYR, an intelligent, modular and portable 48V, 32 Ah lithium-ion battery supported by ION’s proprietary battery management system, software platform, and backend analytics. Earlier this year, ION Energy acquired battery management company Freemens SAS ( earlier post ).

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New York City Department of Sanitation Testing Four Different Hybrid Trucks

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will be testing in daily operation three different types of hybrid refuse collection trucks and a hybrid rack truck. A 2 kWh Li-ion pack provides energy storage. Earlier post.) The T370 Class 7 is powered by the PACCAR 6.7-liter Earlier post.)

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Converted Plug-In Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor to be Tested at Port of Long Beach

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US Hybrid Corporation performed the conversion which uses a 33 kWh Li-ion battery pack from GAIA. Houston, and New York City. EPRI will document the tractor’s performance and operation including electric grid system impact, vehicle system efficiency, emissions, costs and vehicle performance. kW charger.