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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

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The SolarEdge DC optimized inverter seeks to maximize power generation while lowering the cost of energy produced by the PV system. SolarEdge was established in 2006; it acquired Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion battery cells, batteries and energy storage solutions, in 2018. —Zvi Lando, Chief Executive Officer of SolarEdge.

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Tokyo Electric Power Licenses Aker Wade to Build Level III Fast Chargers

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Aker Wade Power Technologies has entered into a licensing agreement with Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) to manufacture and market Level III DC fast chargers for electric vehicles. Max DC output Voltage: 500V. JARI Level 3 DC Connector. Since 2006 it has tested more than 300 battery powered cars in the greater Tokyo area.

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Electric trucks created in Washington, Tyne & Wear are today on the roads of Washington DC. Newton was launched in the UK by Smith Electric Vehicles in 2006. Four major US corporations and two utility companies took delivery of the Smith Newton, the largest road-going electric truck in North America.