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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

The system can operate independently from or while connected to the main power grid. In 2009, Eagle brought its expertise in designing and manufacturing A/C electric tow tractors to the aviation market. The answer is a resounding, its possible but it depends, according to Michelle Charello, VP of Marketing at AlphaStruxure.

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Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport

Baua Electric

Residents of the Hayes neighborhood near the airport described hearing two loud bangs and seeing a massive ball of flame shoot into the sky on Thursday night. Britains National Grid said on Friday afternoon that it had reconfigured its network to partly restore power at Heathrow on an interim basis.

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China’s BYD Going Big Mode in South Africa

The Truth About Cars

This comes via Reuters , which was informed by BYD of its desire to become the dominant purveyor of "NEVs" (neighborhood electric vehicles) within the region. The assumption is that there is a lot of development potential in Africa, whereas other markets are more established. Images: BYD] Become a TTAC insider.

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In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’

Baua Electric

Aiming to capture a piece of that high-end market, Meli Hotels announced in late December that it would build a $50 million luxury resort in Ushuaia, featuring a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and an 800-seat auditorium. The neighborhood offers striking views of the harbor and the luxury cruise ships.

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The Net-Zero Neighborhood: Advanced Energy Storage and Highly Efficient Photovoltaics Take Transportation Off the Gasoline Grid and Residential Off the Electric Grid

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The NZN concept relies on high energy density storage systems incorporated into the local grid, as well as efficient photovoltaic generation. NZN can integrate with the centralized grid. batteries); the creation of grid-enabled consumer-side energy generation appliances; and a robust set of standards and protocols. Gil Weigand.

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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The simulation concluded that a PEV market share of up to 3%—about 7.5

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GM and ABB demonstrate community energy storage system built from 5 used Volt batteries; Duke Energy testing

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GM and ABB partnered to produce a prototype back-up power storage unit that repackages five used Volt batteries into a modular unit that becomes an uninterruptible power supply and grid power balancing system. is managing the proof-of-concept testing, market research and product development. Click to enlarge. Duke supports about 4.2