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Bidirectional Charging Management (BCM) research project gets green light; tying in renewables

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Integrating as many electric vehicles as possible into the power grid in this way calls for innovations in terms of vehicle technology, charging hardware, charging management, communication interfaces with energy sector stakeholders and legal parameters. The legal and regulatory parameters are being evaluated, too.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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While all members of the EPG have and continue to support the development and use of safe and sustainable alternative fuels, the action EPA has taken to permit E-15 to be sold as a legal fuel, even if limited only to certain products, will have adverse consequences for the environment and consumers. Earlier post.).

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Get H2 partners propose green hydrogen pipeline in Europe

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By 2030, the network is to be extended to the Salzgitter steelworks and, if necessary, connected to other networks (shown in light blue). The criteria for the levy exemption of green electricity used in electrolysis, which was decided in December as part of the amendment to the Renewable Energy Sources Act, also still need to be worked out.

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CaFCP: 1,000 H2 stations enabling 1M fuel cell electric vehicles on California roads in 2030

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The vision document describes a self-sustaining market in 2030 for fuel cell electric vehicles and renewably hydrogen, and the strategic priorities necessary for realizing it. It is not a joint venture, legal partnership or unincorporated association. Source: “The California Fuel Cell Revolution”.

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Petroleum Marketers and Renewable Fuels trade groups join to warn retailers to hold off on E15 sales except to FFVs until regulations finalized

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The Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) have issued a joint memorandum urging their members to limit E-15 sales to Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) until regulations governing the fuel are finalized and implemented. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) —PMAA/RFA joint memorandum.

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DOE to award up to $6M for collecting light-duty fuel cell vehicle performance and durability data

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting ( DE-FOA-0000625 ) projects for up to $6 million in awards to collect performance and durability data for light-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) operated in real-world conditions. Specific criteria for these go/no-go decisions will be determined prior to award.

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

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Foreign officials have warned that with Chinese government support creating more production capacity than global markets can absorb, a flood of cheap exports in key sectors including renewable energy and lithium batteries could hurt industries elsewhere.