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SwRI opens Energy Storage Technology Center

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The facility houses SwRI technology to evaluate and to develop battery and energy storage systems for electric, plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles; grid storage; flywheels; and stationary systems such as flow batteries for electric power grid applications. Terry Alger, director of SwRI’s Spark Ignited Engine R&D Department.

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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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A Porsche research vehicle with a net battery capacity of approximately 90 kWh achieved a charging capacity of more than 400 kW on the new charging station, allowing for charging times of less than 3 minutes for the first 100 km range. BMW also had an i3 research vehicle at the inauguration. million (US$8.9 million (US$8.9

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NIST releases final Smart Grid Framework 2.0

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Framework lays out a plan for transforming the US’ aging electric power system into an interoperable Smart Grid—a network that will integrate information and communication technologies with the power-delivery infrastructure, enabling two-way flows of energy and communications. Just as its draft version did, the final 2.0

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SCAQMD awards AC Propulsion $300K grant for 3 electric service van conversions

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The converted vans will run on electricity only and will charge directly from the power grid. induction motor, inverter, charger and 12V power supply. The converted vehicle will comply with Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Safety SAE J2344, and all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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How To Survive the Winter Driving an EV

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Some people even invest in smart chargers that apply extra power when it gets too cold outside. By heeding basic guidelines like these, you can extend your car battery’s life and stay safe on winter trips too. By doing this, less energy will be used because it takes more energy to raise the temperature than maintain it.

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Smokey the AI

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In remote areas, helicopters carry inspectors with cameras with optical zooms that let them inspect power lines from a distance. These long-range inspections can cover more ground but can't really replace a closer look. We worked with EPRI and power utilities to create guidelines and a taxonomy for labeling the image data.

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Standards outlined for hybrid vehicles

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. - J2464 Battery Pack and Capacitor Pack Safety: An overhaul of the current standard designed to determine the response of batteries to conditions or events beyond their usual operating range. J2894 Charging Power Quality: This provides guidelines and standards for the quality of the charging voltage and current at the vehicle.