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One Atmospheric Nuclear Explosion Could Take Out the Power Grid

Cars That Think

Just over a year ago, a group of American researchers released a report warning that China possessed the capability to conduct an EMP attack against the United States. In July, Chinese researchers urged their government to increase the country's readiness for defending against a high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack. John MacNeill.

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Volkswagen Group Components and DU-POWER establish JV for flexible quick-charging stations in China

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen Group Components and the start-up Shanghai DU-POWER New Energy Technical Co., plan to form a joint venture to produce flexible quick charging stations in China. The planned joint venture with DU-POWER therefore represents a significant milestone as we continue to make progress along the path to electric mobility.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

Green Car Congress

Widely ignored, although gaining attention, is China’s strategic positioning as a crucial gatekeeper to several key “green” technologies, including battery energy storage to support electric vehicles (EVs)—specifically, battery electric vehicles (BEVs)—along with stationary storage for power grids.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

Cars That Think

That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Spiking demand for electric heat collided with supply problems created by frozen natural-gas equipment and below-average wind-power production. China is a leader in this approach, but it’s incredibly expensive and requires an enormous amount of political will.

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China’s first large-scale sodium-ion battery charges to 90% in 12 minutes

Electrek

China’s first major sodium-ion battery energy storage station is now online, according to state-owned utility China Southern Power Grid Energy Storage.

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China Southern Power Grid and Better Place open EV battery switch experience center in Guangzhou

Green Car Congress

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) and Better Place opened their Switchable Electric Car Experience Center in Guangzhou’s Pearl River New Town. Earlier this year, CSG and Better Place signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement in Guangzhou to develop EV infrastructure in China. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Tesla looks to ensure local suppliers’ production amid China’s power cuts

Teslarati

Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai currently gets a lot of its supply from local companies, but amidst China’s power cuts in Sichuan province, some suppliers are at risk of having their lights turned off. Tesla China is yet to issue a direct statement on the matter. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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