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Maxwell supplying ultracaps to ABB for hybrid version of Philadelphia rail energy recuperation system

Green Car Congress

ABB will install a hybrid version of its high-efficiency ENVILINE wayside energy recovery and storage system for the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority’s (SEPTA) light rail system serving the greater Philadelphia area. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits. West Virginia University Research Corporation. Dream Team Co LLC. Resilient-Interoperable-Smart Charge Management Control Systems Architecture for EVs at scale.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). Develop and demonstrate an off‐board bi‐directional DC charging system for plug‐in electric vehicles and evaluate impact of grid services on PEV batteries. West Virginia University Research Corporation. Description. Federal funding. United Parcel Service.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Angelina: Angelina is very passionate about accelerating EV adoption, improving customer understanding and awareness about EVs, developing charging infrastructure and attractive EV rates, as well as developing strategies for EV grid integration. He has also been the Secretary for the West Virginia EAA since 2017.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Angelina: Angelina is very passionate about accelerating EV adoption, improving customer understanding and awareness about EVs, developing charging infrastructure and attractive EV rates, as well as developing strategies for EV grid integration. He has also been the Secretary for the West Virginia EAA since 2017.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. That’s why operating EVs typically releases less carbon than operating gasoline vehicles of similar size, even in coal-heavy grids like Shandong or West Virginia.