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Qualcomm unveils next-gen powerline communication device to support vehicle-to-EVSE smart-grid communications

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The QCA7006AQ is compliant with the Home Plug Green PHY (HPGP) specification, which is the leading specification for implementing Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems. The QCA7006AQ is planned to be available for production by early Q4 2022,and samples are available today. —Lars Boeryd, Sr.

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PG&E and Ford collaborate on bidirectional electric vehicle charging technology in customers’ homes

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Through this early adopter opportunity, PG&E will explore how Ford’s Intelligent Backup Power technology interconnects to the electric grid, which is necessary for the truck’s battery to power the home, and how it can support customer resiliency during grid outages.

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ARPA-E awards $35M to 12 new projects to support medium-voltage devices for grid, industry and transportation

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The US Department of Energy announced $35 million in awards for 12 projects that find new ways to harness medium-voltage electricity for applications in industry, transportation, on the grid and beyond. GE Global Research, Inline Gas Discharge Tube Breaker for Meshed MVDC Grids – $4,350,686.

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Electrify America has opened more than 500 EV charging stations to public; more than 2,200 ultra-fast chargers

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The chargers utilize the fastest technology available today—providing speeds of up to 150kW and 350kW—to help reduce the amount of time spent charging. Stations are located along major routes and in metro areas, placed near shopping, banking and dining amenities.

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Johnson Controls launching AGM battery line in North America for start-stop applications

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This includes a reinforced plastic case, a venting system that better maintains the seal over life, increased charge acceptance on the negative grid, and higher density material on the positive grid to improve cycling. AGM batteries to meet European sizes (H6, H7, H8) are available today.

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Electrify America to install 30 charging stations with battery energy storage at the Port of Long Beach for drayage trucks

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The 30 fleet-dedicated chargers will provide the fastest charging speeds available today—150kW (Ultra-Fast) and 350kW (Hyper-Fast)—to support 4 Gen Logistics’ pledge to have a zero-emission fleet by 2025.

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Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density

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Low-cost energy storage remains a critical unmet need for a wide range of applications, including grid scale frequency regulation, load following, contingency reserves and peak shaving, as well as portable power systems. Batteries Power Generation Smart Grid' A paper on the work is published in Nature Communications. Braff, Martin Z.

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