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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. As in Palo Alto, it will likely be blown transformers or constantly flickering lights that signal there is an EV charging-load issue. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.” million miles of power lines.

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Cummins Demonstrates Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power System

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It intelligently controls charging of the energy storage system by regulating the power output of the SOFC sub-system and dynamically distributing loads between the fuel cell and stored energy. The testing replicated the ten-hour rest period that is part of the daily routine of a typical over-the-road truck.

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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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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. Includes replacement of lighting fixtures, control systems, and roof upgrades at selected facilities. City of Santa Clarita, California: $4,620,000.

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The Day the U.S. TV Industry Died

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A shadow mask between the electron beam and the phosphor grid narrowed the beam till it illuminated only the center of each dot, leaving the surrounding phosphor unlit to prevent color bleeding. It also improves contrast—the black surround prevents the reflection of ambient light and so sharpens picture detail. To probe further.