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US Hybrid awarded contract to deliver plug-in fuel cell shuttle bus to Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency

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California-based US Hybrid Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT) for the design, integration and delivery of its H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus for operation by the County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency’s (MTA) HELE-ON Big Island bus service. Earlier post.).

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Sandia Labs and HHC partner to design metal hydride hydrogen storage system for forklifts

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Adrian Narvaez of Hawaii Hydrogen Carriers (HHC) observes a metal hydride storage tank, part of a project led by Sandia National Laboratories. Plus, they no longer have to purchase battery rechargers or dedicate space for recharging. —Adrian Narvaez, Hawaii Hydrogen Carriers (HHC).

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Berkeley Lab leading investigation to quantify and characterize Salton Sea’s geothermal lithium resources

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Using an electron microscope and other advanced analytical tools, for example, the scientists hope to learn the mineral sources of lithium and whether the rocks will “recharge” the brine with lithium after it has been extracted from the produced fluids. Both of these methods have serious environmental issues associated with them.

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Ultrasonic welding in the battery pack for the Cadillac ELR

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kWh battery pack in the new Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe that goes on sale in North America in early 2014 ( earlier post ). Using only the energy stored in the battery, the ELR will deliver a GM-estimated range of about 35 miles (56 km) of pure electric driving, depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature.

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US DOE Awards More than $47M in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Smart Grid Development; New Smart Grid Report and Smart Grid Clearinghouse

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Real-time pricing would enable customers to recharge vehicles during off-peak hours at reduced cost. Improvements in physical and cyber security and information privacy will require consumers, manufacturers and utilities to closely follow a range of grid best practices. University of Hawaii at Manoa-Hawaii Natural Energy Institute.

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Another cut at US electric vehicle range requirements and usage patterns; fully-charged LEAF could handle 83-95% of all driving days

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They projected the results on typical range bins seen in the portfolio of electric cars that are available as of 2011. Each day, they will recharge the batteries in their electric car for the next leg of the trip, while giving presentations and workshops about the technologies. of travel days, assuming a minimum range of 0.85

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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Most electric-car makers are working under the assumption that once the battery runs down, cars will recharge at home rather than on the road – limiting the cars to short distances. One reason for automakers’ trepidation is technological. “That’s going to be tough.&#. . “That’s going to be tough.&#.

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