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Fastcharge consortium presents prototype for 450 kW charging station; Porsche research vehicle charges at 400 kW

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The implementation of the funding guidelines is being coordinated by the German National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW). For the connection to the public power grid in Jettingen-Scheppach, a loading container with two charging connections was realized in the project: one connection has a charging capacity of max.

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SCAQMD awards AC Propulsion $300K grant for 3 electric service van conversions

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The converted vans will run on electricity only and will charge directly from the power grid. induction motor, inverter, charger and 12V power supply. The converted vehicle will comply with Guidelines for Electric Vehicle Safety SAE J2344, and all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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NIST releases final Smart Grid Framework 2.0

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The final version reflects input from a wide range of stakeholder groups, including representatives from trade associations, standards organizations, utilities and industries associated with the power grid. Framework adds 22 standards, specifications and guidelines to the 75 standards NIST recommended in the 1.0

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SwRI opens Energy Storage Technology Center

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The facility houses SwRI technology to evaluate and to develop battery and energy storage systems for electric, plug-in and hybrid electric vehicles; grid storage; flywheels; and stationary systems such as flow batteries for electric power grid applications. This much larger footprint means better service for our customers.

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International Copper Association pledges to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

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The Copper—The Pathway to Net Zero roadmap builds on previous best practice guidelines by ICA. These include further research and development into innovative technologies for emissions reduction, the decarbonization of local power grids and regulatory certainty, including fair and stable royalties and long-term mining licenses.

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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J2836 (sections 1, 2, and 3) (Use Cases for Communication between Plug-In Vehicles and the Utility Grid/EVSE/Power Flow) addresses modes of communication between plug-in electric vehicles and the electric power grid for the purpose of transferring energy between the vehicle and the grid.

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EV myths busted: The most common electric vehicle misconceptions

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EV MYTH FOUR: NZ power supply can’t cope with an increase in Electric Vehicles. There’s general anxiety for Kiwis that New Zealand’s infrastructure simply couldn’t handle a significant increase in EVs on our roads, risking overloading the power grid. 5 Tips to increase EV battery life.