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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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The buses are recharged using five charging systems permanently installed at the depot, each with an output of 150 kW. They were previously installed by Mercedes-Benz at BSAG’s depot under an earlier supply contract. This covers the daily mileage of BSAG’s regular scheduled city buses.

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Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

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Purchase and installation of the wallboxes are supported with a grant of €900. We want more climate protection, more clean electric cars on our roads and more use of green electricity. Electrical connection. Necessary electrical installation work. —Federal Minister of Transport Andreas Scheuer.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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Rebates and tax credits to offset the up-front costs of buying and installing bidirectional charging equipment are also key. What’s more, it’s expected that other states will follow California’s lead in matters of climate protection and EV adoption. California has buying power behind its proposed V2G mandate to the EV industry.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects. With App-Connect, you can also connect the ID.3 It has been externally provided with renewable energy generated by hydroelectric power stations since 2017. Visually, ID.

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German OEMs to upgrade emissions control on 5.3M Euro 5 and 6 diesels, contribute to €500M Sustainable Mobility fund

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In this sense, modern and clean diesel technology can also contribute to climate protection. Motor vehicle owners are also entitled to the protection of their trust. These measures have already been launched in connection with the publication of the report on the Volkswagen investigation commission of the BMVI.

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Audi & Hager Group investigating bidirectional charging at home

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Due to the DC voltage level in the overall grid, the connection between the PV system and the vehicle does not require an inverter and is thus a particularly efficient solution. While it could provide additional flexibility in possible series production, it is not a necessary requirement for bidirectional charging.

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DLR and partners inaugurate largest solar-thermochemical H2 production plant

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The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR), together with international project partners, has inaugurated the largest solar-chemical installation yet for the production of hydrogen. In the transport sector, hydrogen drives can make a significant contribution towards climate protection.

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