Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

The NZN concept relies on high energy density storage systems incorporated into the local grid, as well as efficient photovoltaic generation. NZN can integrate with the centralized grid. batteries); the creation of grid-enabled consumer-side energy generation appliances; and a robust set of standards and protocols. Gil Weigand.

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Drive Electric

APRIL 4, 2023

In New Zealand, the Ministry for the Environment and the New Zealand Automobile Associatio n are working together to ensure that old EV batteries are handled in an environmentally responsible way. If you want to learn more about whether EV’s are good for the environment, check out our previous resource here.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In addition to greenhouse gas emissions, the report also assesses a number of other environmental impact categories, ranging from resource use, including cumulative energy consumption, mineral and metal resource depletion and water scarcity, to airborne pollutant emissions (like particulates and nitrogen oxides), and human- and eco-toxicity.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2012

The plan marks the latest milestone in a multi-year endeavor to find ways to make the military more energy efficient, said Katherine Hammack, the assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment, and Terry Yonkers, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2013

For solar and wind power to be used in a significant way, we need a battery made of economical materials that are easy to scale and still efficient. Currently the electrical grid cannot tolerate large and sudden power fluctuations caused by wide swings in sunlight and wind. Energy Environ. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2022

At its first digital ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) Conference for investors and analysts, Mercedes-Benz announced aims to at least halve CO 2 emissions per passenger car over the lifecycle by the end of this decade compared to 2020 levels. The battery is the biggest lever for reducing CO 2.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The IEEE 1547 standard establishes reliable grid integration of distributed energy resources, such as solar and wind power, to support the generation of sustainable clean energy. Addressing quality of life in urban environments: Smart cities can help mitigate decades of problems created by rapid urbanization.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

But the extra emissions released as a result can cause 50% higher costs to human health and the environment.). In the study’s future 2018 grid scenarios that account for predicted coal plant retirements, PEVs would produce air emissions damages comparable to or slightly lower than HEVs. Source: Weis et al. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2018

Nuclear power generates nearly 20% of US electricity, delivering reliable, low-emission baseload power to the grid. ARPA-E developed this funding opportunity in close coordination with DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy, and MEITNER teams will have access to department modeling and simulation resources as they develop their concepts.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 29, 2021

About 160 kilometers northwest of Beijing, the city of Zhangjiakou with its rugged terrain boasts some of the richest wind and solar resources in China. Renewables account for nearly half of the city’s electricity output with less than a third of its full solar and wind potential of 70 gigawatts installed so far.

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Plug in America

APRIL 24, 2024

Tribal innovation is also coming from the electrical grid. Further, Bob is passionate about doing things “the right way” from his perspective of Indigenous communities having an innate commitment to a more sustainable use of resources. With the designation, Tribes have a greater say in the way electricity is delivered and managed.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2010

The introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale in the UK can only have a beneficial effect on CO 2 emissions if low-carbon electricity, universal broadband provision and smart grids are in place to support the transition, according to a new report published by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering.

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APRIL 25, 2013

Researchers at MIT are proposing using a variation on pumped hydroelectric systems for storage of electricity produced by offshore wind farms. The key to this Ocean Renewable Energy Storage (ORES) system is the placement of 30-meter-diameter hollow concrete spheres on the seafloor under the wind turbines. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2011

For the field test, researchers will deploy aged EV batteries at the University of California (UC), San Diego’s campus-wide electric power grid. Assess the economic benefit of second uses. This activity is sponsored by DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. NREL PHEV/EV Li-Ion Battery Second-Use Project.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The researchers used a mixed-integer linear programming model— SWITCH (a loose acronym for Solar, Wind, Hydro and Conventional generators and Transmission)—to analyze least-cost generation, storage, and transmission capacity expansion for western North America under various policy and cost scenarios. —Daniel Kammen.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

According to a new survey from Pike Research, US consumer support for renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, is high while support for cap and trade as a carbon management scheme is extremely low. Wind Energy: 75%. Smart Grid: 37%. —Energy & Environment Consumer Survey. Hybrid Vehicles: 64%.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The IEEE 1547 standard establishes reliable grid integration of distributed energy resources, such as solar and wind power, to support the generation of sustainable clean energy. Addressing quality of life in urban environments: Smart cities can help mitigate decades of problems created by rapid urbanization.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2019

Ultra-Fast and - Thick Boriding of Geothermal Casing to Enhance Reliability, $150,000 Controlled Thermal Resources Inc., Advanced Flow Meter for Extreme Environments (AFMEE), $100,000 MicroNuclear LLC, Franklin, Tenn. El Centro, Calif. Idaho National Laboratory. Louisville, Colo. Raleigh, N.C. SunPower, San Jose, Calif.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

As technology advances, smart appliances continue to evolve, offering more features and greater integration with the connected home environment. Renewable Energy Integration HEMS can integrate with renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines, allowing users to maximize the use of clean energy.

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Energy Energy Storage Grid Store 52

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Marine renewable energies include harnessing the power of offshore wind, waves, tides, and ocean currents as well as exploiting salinity and temperature gradients and using algae for biofuel production. The target of 50% is ambitious, but achievable—we just need research, industry and policy to come together.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2012

The US Department of Defense (DoD) could generate 7000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy—roughly equivalent to the output of seven nuclear power plants—on four military bases located in the California desert, according to a study recently released by DoD’s Office of Installations and Environment.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

This can be used, for example, to store energy generated from on-site renewable generation resources such as solar panels and wind turbines, and then release it as needed at a later time. Connected Energy is addressing both issues through use of second-life EV batteries in its E-STOR technology. Connected Energy Ltd. E-STOR diagram.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The GL design concept proposes using wind energy to produce LH 2. A 500 MW wind farm could produce up to 10,000 tonnes of liquid hydrogen from surplus power it is unable to feed into the gird. But up to 30% of the generated power may not be put into the grid and therefore could be available for hydrogen production (up to 3,600 GWh/a).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2014

Producing synthetic gas (SNG) from wind electricity (e.g., Taking into account the energy contained in the biomass resource, the total energy involved is two to three times higher than the energy involved in making conventional fuels. Hydrogen from non-fossil sources (biomass, wind, nuclear) offers low overall GHG emissions.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 2, 2013

The hydrogen is combined with CO 2 to produce methane, which is pumped into and stored in the existing natural gas grid and used like natural gas for use in power generation, transportation, or other thermal and industrial uses. Hydrogen Production Natural Gas Power Generation Solar Wind' Diagram: Isabelle Plat. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2016

The parties to the Joint Proposal are PG&E; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245; Coalition of California Utility Employees; Friends of the Earth; Natural Resources Defense Council; Environment California; and Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility.

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Creative Greenius

JULY 27, 2013

Needless to say Google is the perfect candidate to take this on not just based on their financial and intellectual resources but just as importantly Google’s vision and drive to get great things done in the reality based world. The off the grid theatre – photo by Galliani (c). Climate change adaptation and Sustainability.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2015

The station is capable of using renewable sources such as solar and wind power for hydrogen production. The station is grid-tied. Data is also being provided to state agencies such as the California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board. Opened last May, the fueling station at Cal State L.A. to tour the facility.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2014

Additionally, they note, hydrogen is being widely discussed as a flexible energy carrier for integrating intermittent renewables like solar and wind into the energy system. in the past few years important factors have emerged that are re-accelerating the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Transition issues.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2010

The X PRIZE Foundation (XPF) is expanding its vision to address worldwide challenges in the areas of Energy & Environment; Exploration of the Oceans and Space; Life Sciences; and Education & Global Development with $100 million in prizes over the next 10 years. Energy & Environment. pH, temperature, current), mapping (e.g.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2009

Hitachi’s automotive systems business is already in the process of rightsizing its workforce and realigning and integrating manufacturing bases in response to a rapid and sharp drop-off in work because of the drastic changes taking place in the operating environment. Measures in Environment-Related New Businesses.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

—“Bio-SNG Feasibility Study” The feasibility study appraises the opportunity afforded by Bio-SNG, building on a review of the issues associated with biomass sourcing, a detailed analysis of the technology options and applicability for injection into the UK grid, as well as a financial appraisal. Bio-SNG Feasibility Study.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2013

This novel study examines the “micro grids” that owners of these resources likely will form for negotiating with their local utilities. The TomKat Center is supporting three investigations this year aimed to boost the output of wind farms, invent a new kind of solar cell and use carbon dioxide as a way of storing electricity.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2010

Xtreme Power of Austin, Texas, is supplying its Dynamic Power Resource on-site energy storage and power management system. With this solar energy system, we will be able to gain vital understanding about the integration of renewable power, smart-grid technologies and energy storage at an industrial facility.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 26, 2021

WeaveGrid’s mission is to drive rapid decarbonization in global transport and power sectors by intelligently connecting electric vehicles to the grid. in Environment & Resources, Energy & Cleantech along with an MBA. This helps utilities manage the impact on the electrical grid. A Startup out of Stanford.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2012

The All-in strategy is intended to optimize all US energy resources while promoting efficiency and driving innovation and investment in new technologies such as renewables and vehicle electrification. Optimize use of all US natural resources while protecting public health and the environment. —“Road Map to Renewal”.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Many experts believe that the first step in overhauling the chemical industry will involve moving away from thermally-driven chemical reactions and separation processes that require heat from fossil fuel combustion and moving towards reactions that use electricity generated by renewable resources, like wind and solar. “DC-MUSE

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