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Honda and American Electric Power to Develop EV Battery Integration Technology

Honda and American Electric Power are working on research for a network of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could be integrated into AEP’s electricity system. Both parties will reap learnings from the pilot project, which will allow them to develop technology and standards for future vehicle grid integration, and new business models to augment the value of electric vehicles. “Together …


Appeals Court Favors Sandy Victims’ Lawsuit

Residents and business owners are suing LIPA and National Grid for destruction of property after their homes were destroyed in electric fires during Hurricane Sandy.

The New York State Court of Appeals handed down a favorable decision for dozens of Rockaway residents and business owners on their lawsuit against the Long Island Power Authority and National Grid, LLC, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs.


Ark. Police, Firefighters Notch Important Win in Class Action

The Supreme Court of Arkansas on Feb. 16 decided to uphold a Faulkner County Circuit Court certified a class of Conway police and firefighters who are seeking salary increases. Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Judge Rhonda K. Wood wrote in the court’s opinion that the case originated when Conway police officers and firefighters brought a class action lawsuit …