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EIA: US large-scale battery storage power capacity increased 35% in 2020

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The United States continued a trend of significant growth in large-scale battery capacity, with US battery power capacity reaching 1,650 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2020. At the end of 2019, 163 large-scale battery storage systems were operating in the United States, a 28% increase from 2018.

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XALT Energy batteries powering MCI all-electric passenger coach

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After successful testing, FlixBus plans to order more all-electric MCI buses in the US in 2020, according to a recent news announcement, with a goal of being 100 percent carbon-neutral by 2030. FlixBus, Europe’s largest operator of long-distance bus travel, will test the bus through its FlixBus USA operations.

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US large-scale battery storage capacity is up 35% in 2020 – and growing

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US large-scale battery power capacity grew by 35% in 2020 and has tripled in the last five years, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). more… The post US large-scale battery storage capacity is up 35% in 2020 – and growing appeared first on Electrek.

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Berlin receives 90 electric Solaris buses; BVG Solaris electric fleet totals 123

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This was one of the biggest contracts for battery-powered buses in Europe and the largest one for the manufacturer in Germany so far. Out of all manufacturers, Solaris boasted the biggest share (nearly 25%) of newly registered buses with electric drives in Western Europe in the first three quarters of 2020.

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E.ON launches ‘Freedom is Electric’ campaign; targeting 10,000 charging points in Europe by 2020

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The stations enable charging of a 400km-range battery in 20-30 minutes. is targeting 10,000 charging points throughout Europe by 2020. One of those vehicles is Bigfoot #20, the world’s first all-electric monster truck, which is powered by 30 separate batteries totalling 360 volts.

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Audi confirms (again) 3 electric cars on the market by 2020

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Audi has once again reconfirmed its plans to bring three battery-powered electric vehicles to production by the year 2020. German automakers are beginning to play catch-up with electric vehicles, as Tesla continues to corner the market.

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EVs won't lose range towing Lightship L1 electric RV, company claims

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startup called Lightship aims to become the Tesla of RV makers with a battery-powered travel trailer. Founded in 2020, Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the L1, a trailer with an 80-kwh battery pack, which can not only power appliances, but also help propel the trailer.

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