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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

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The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park. Tesla Energy takes a stand against coal and gas generators in Australia. Others believe switching to a renewable power grid would be costly.

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Sandia Labs and NREL leading new DOE hydrogen infrastructure project; H2FIRST

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By focusing on these aspects of the hydrogen fueling infrastructure, the effort hopes to accelerate and support the widespread deployment of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. More innovative, efficient hydrogen fueling stations, making them competitive with conventional gasoline stations and more consumer-friendly.

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IBM, Honda, and PG&E partner on smarter charging for EVs; utilities to communicate charging instructions directly based on grid conditions

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and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles (EVs) and the power grid. For example, the program can determine how many EVs are plugged in one neighborhood and the time it will take for each to reach a full charge.

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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and BMW of North America (BMW) are collaborating to test how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can serve as a solution to offset growing demand on the power grid, improve reliability for electric customers, and maximize the usage of renewable energy.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

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The New Terminal One will have what its creators have said is the largest solar array at any US airport, which will power a fleet of electric vehicles used at the terminal both landside and airside. MWh of battery energy storage to balance electrical demand and improve power quality. MW of fuel cells and 1.5

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3 Things Utilities Can Do to Prepare the Power Grid for More Electric Cars

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is on the fast track toward electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Can the power grid actually handle that many electric cars? The capacity is there, but to truly handle this new surge in EV grid demand, it will take planning on the part of utility companies across the U.S. grid produced in 2020. of what the U.S.

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Coming Soon – The Electric City

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Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car. In nearby Silicon Valley, companies are ordering workplace charging stations in the belief that their employees will be first in line when electric cars begin arriving in showrooms. Cities Prepare for Life With the Electric Car. Photo by Jim Wilson, New York Times.