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City of Boulder working with Fermata Energy to test V2B technology

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The city and Fermata Energy have installed a charging station that enables two-way electricity: from the building to the car and from the car back to the building. This vehicle-to-building (V2B) technology can provide the city new ways to manage its energy load, and to reduce energy costs.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV now able to supply vehicle-to-home (V2H) power

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Mitsubishi Motors’ Outlander PHEV is now also able to supply electrical power to the home in Japan using the SMART V2H (vehicle-to-home) system made by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, the EVPower Station made by Nichicon Corporation and the Tsubaki eLINK made by Tsubakimoto Chain Co.

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BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. BMW i5 M60 xDrive Two highly integrated drive units on the front and rear axles make up an electric all-wheel drive.

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ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

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The purpose of the event is to connect these teams with potential investors and partners. BEEST (Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage in Transportation). CHARGES (Cycling Hardware to Analyze and Ready Grid-Scale Electricity Storage). DAYS (Duration Addition to electricitY Storage). Open funding solicitations.

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Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

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Toyota Motor Corporation is entering a vehicle equipped with a developmental hydrogen-powered engine ( earlier post ) at the five-hour-long Super Taikyu Series 2021 Powered by Hankook Round 5 Suzuka S-tai, which takes place this weekend. Improvement of hydrogen-powered engine vehicles. Transporting hydrogen from overseas.

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New Nissan Qashqai in Europe to offer 12V MHEV and upgraded e-POWER powertrains

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DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. Customers rightly demand more efficient vehicles, but they also want an enjoyable driving experience. The ALiS mild hybrid system adds just 22kg to the overall vehicle mass.

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The Future of Gas Stations: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

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Over 97 percent of American convenience stores that sell gasoline are owned or operated by independent operators. These businesses heavily depend on in-store sales to stay afloat. For retailers, the current business model of gasoline sales offers razor-thin profit margins. High electricity costs are a significant concern.

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