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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

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DHL Express is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment.

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Nissan installs V2G technology at UK-based R&D facility

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Nissan’s UK-based European R&D facility, Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) has become the first Nissan entity in the company’s network of European facilities to install vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Earlier post.). In August, Nissan and Enel secured their first commercial V2G customer in Europe.

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Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning

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Sunrun is the preferred installer of F-150 Lightning home charging solutions, including the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and Home Integration System, which enables the F-150 Lightning to store and supply power to homes in a variety of ways. Commercial customers can work with Ford Pro to plan an appropriate home charging installation.

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Pecan Street launches Texas’ first grid-connected vehicle-to-grid research and testing center

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V2G technologies allow us to unlock the potential of EVs for cleaner transit and a cleaner grid. New grid-tied V2G equipment installed at Pecan Street’s lab in Austin, TX. As electric vehicle sales increase, more and more families have an energy storage system parked in their garage.

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Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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To date, Yanmar has successfully addressed the various regional demands for emission control regulations by developing dual-fuel engines and ever-cleaner diesel engine technologies. The next challenge is to develop non-fossil fuel powertrains.

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

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The first installations of Ford’s Intelligent Backup Power are beginning in spring 2022, supported by Sunrun as Ford’s preferred installation partner. Through collaborations with automakers like Ford, we are innovating together for a cleaner, safer and brighter future for all. Earlier post.).

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BorgWarner supplying dual inverters and iDM220 integrated drive module to Chinese OEMs

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A single unit can control and drive two electric motors while delivering cost and weight reductions, as well as enabling flexible packaging and easier installations. BorgWarner’s dual inverter range combines different power electronic technologies into one compact package. iDM220 integrated drive module.

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