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IBM Research launches 10y project to support China in transforming national energy systems; “Green Horizon”

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IBM’s cognitive computing systems will analyze and learn from streams of real-time data generated by air quality monitoring stations, meteorological satellites and IBM’s new-generation optical sensors—all connected by the internet of things. Renewable energy forecasting. Energy optimization for industry.

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Coulomb Racks Up Series of Charging Infrastructure Wins

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The City of Amsterdam plans to deploy 200 charging stations before 2012, and expects the charging stations to fuel 10,000 electric cars in 2015. Leading energy company Nuon will provide renewable energy for the charging stations and Coulomb’s international partner 365-Energy will manage the ChargePoint Network for subscribers.

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BMW, Ford, Honda to Form New EV Charging Company

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The service also seeks to return excess energy to the electrical grid, effectively converting EVs into publicly shared batteries. This could likewise help circumvent some of the ecological issues associated with battery production and disposal by reducing the total number required to keep the energy grid functioning.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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economy away from dependence on fossil fuels like petroleum, coal and natural gas to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2035. Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)] and many state and federal agencies,” states a report by the non-profit group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. Permitting issues also bedevil wind power projects.

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