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US and Japan collaborating on smart grid project in Hawaii; EV operation and charging, including grid-balancing services

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Based on the results of the feasibility study, the project is expected to be implemented by the end of March 2015. Specific details of the project and the roles of participating companies are as follows: EV-based Remote Island Smart Grid Model on Maui (Hitachi, Sharp, and JFE Engineering). Hitachi Ltd. Nissan Motor Co.:

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Report: sustainable batteries represent the best prospect for meeting Paris climate goals; requires $550B investment over 10 years

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Without it, critical investments in the battery value chain will remain on the sidelines. We need to develop a sustainable, circular and low carbon value chain for batteries to contribute to the implementation of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Opinion: Debunking the mythsWhy fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are viable for the mass market

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Most recently, Toyota announced that its fuel cell sedan would also be available in the UK, USA, Germany and Denmark during the summer of 2015. This renewable production capacity is increasingly important to ensure the existing power grid can accept more renewable sources. It’s time to debunk a number of myths.

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What are Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles? Will They Replace BEVs?

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Only roughly 335,000 BEVs were sold in 2015, but over 1,700,000 were sold in 2019 a 50% yearly growth rate. In comparison, only about 18,500 FCEVs were sold between 2015 and 2019. FCEVs will continue to be on automakers’ radars, but their business and product plans will be centered on BEVs. Conclusion.