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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

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DHL Express is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment.

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The Solangelist Learns To Install Solar & Loves It

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The extent of my electrical background heretofore consisted of installing lighting fixtures and new wall switches - so long as they were replacements for existing items that got wired the same way. The course is designed for: Prospective installers to enter the PV job market.

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Sumitomo installs first large-scale power system using used EV batteries

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Sumitomo Corporation has developed and installed the first large-scale power storage system which utilizes used batteries collected from electric vehicles. This commercial scale storage system, built on Yume-shima Island, Osaka, will begin operating in February 2014. in September 2010, to address the secondary use of EV lithium-ion batteries.

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Paired Power’s EV chargers let customers mix and match solar, storage and grid power

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The PairTree is an off-grid EV charger with solar, storage and two Level 2 EV chargers that can be set up in a day. These factors determine the best mix of solar, storage and grid power for a particular project. PairTree is an off-grid EV charger featuring a pop-up solar canopy, a 42.4 How much power is available at the site?

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Anaheim Transportation Network receives $5M to further all-electric transit operation; partners with AMPLY Power

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The grant, awarded by the California Energy Commission (CEC), will be used to acquire charging stations, batteries, and the other solar infrastructure required to support ATN’s MicroGrid and zero-emission vehicle fleet. —Diana Kotler, ATN Executive Director.

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Na-ion battery developer Faradion collaborating with battery manufacturer AMTE Power

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Faradion’s patented zero-volt technology enables the Ultra Safe product to offer safer transportation and maintenance options for customers and users. AMTE Power has branded its sodium-ion product “Ultra Safe” due to its improved safety and enhanced thermal stability.

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Stockton school district partners with Mobility House for electric school bus charging; savings of $500K over 5 years

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The plan also details installation of solar PV canopies as well as switching to all-electric lawn mowers, grounds maintenance equipment and fleet maintenance vehicles. Make-ready infrastructure from Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) also qualified the district to participate in PG&E’s business electric vehicle (BEV) rate.

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