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Audi unveils e-gas project: synthetic methane from the methanation of green hydrogen; series production of CNG models in 2013 powered by e-gas

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Starting in 2013, Audi will begin series production of TCNG models whose engines—derived from TFSI units—will be powered by e-gas: synthetic methane produced via the methanation of hydrogen produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Wind turbines are the first significant component of the Audi e-gas project.

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CMU researchers find controlled charging of PHEVs can cut cost of integration into electricity system by 54-73%; higher benefits with wind power

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The magnitude of these savings is ~5% to 15% higher in a system with 20% wind penetration compared to a system with no wind power, and the savings are 50–60% higher in a system that requires capacity expansion. —Weis et al.

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BMW Group plants stepping up activities in balancing-power market to contribute to grid stability

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The energy control stations at BMW Group Plants Dingolfing and Landshut are stepping up their activities in the balancing-power market in Germany. Together with other highly-flexible controllable systems in the BMW Group production network, they will contribute to the stability of the public grid outside of the plant.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

Cars That Think

That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. The brown line shows the uncoordinated load from 1,000 electric water heaters for reference.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

PHEVLERs make our electric grid more efficient. [ 15 ] Electric power grids are designed with capacity to serve the highest power peaks demanded (e.g. For maximum efficiency the recharging of electric vehicles should be managed via the electric power companies and regulated by the public utility commissions. [

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Lean Software, Power Electronics, and the Return of Optical Storage

Cars That Think

They certainly don’t understand the interdependencies, which are very similar to the software development processes you were just referring to. People just really want to get their products out. Some companies like to abandon old products as soon as the new one comes out. They’re all price competitive now, the solar and wind.

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How to plan energy resilience for EV charging stations

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Establishing an energy resilience strategy has become crucial, not only to ensure your charging station business remains unaffected by power grid disruptions but also to help you navigate the risks posed by market and regulatory changes. Microgrids In engineering terms, microgrids represent the most complex solution for resilience.

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