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

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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 protect an EV’s on-board charger from transient grid surges – Charged EVs

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In addition to the heat, voltage transients, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) in the automotive environment, the on-board charger must interface with the AC power grid, requiring protection from AC line disturbances for reliable operation. Table 1 lists maximum surge voltages up to 4kV. The IEEE C62.41.2-2002 2002 Standard 1.2/50

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Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. is shown with both UK and French grid mixes. Further, due to the variation in the power grid mix from one country to another, the benefits of the EV varies significantly based on that grid mix.

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Report on electric vehicle adoption in india

Baua Electric

Various policy measures and incentives have been introduced to encourage both manufacturers and consumers to embrace electric mobility. Incentives for Manufacturers: Electric vehicle manufacturers and suppliers also receive incentives under the scheme.

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PNNL study finds that PHEVs and BEVs could serve as feasible resource to offset grid imbalances caused by integration of large amounts of intermittent wind generation

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trafficThis scenario is highly desirable to automotive manufacturers, who harbor great concerns about battery warranty if vehicle-to-grid discharging is allowed. V2GFull varies not only the charging of the vehicle battery, but also can vary the discharging of the battery back into the power grid. traffic.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. So, are electric vehicles are still as eco-friendly when the manufacturing process of the car and battery are taken into consideration? Vehicle manufacturing is an energy-intensive process. Manufacturing an Electric Vehicle.

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Honda joins vehicle-to-grid technology demonstration project in partnership with University of Delaware and NRG Energy

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Partners in that demonstration include BMW AG providing 15 battery-electric MINIs (@ 12-15 kW each, providing blocks of 100 kW as required in PJM’s frequency regulation market); Milbank Manufacturing providing charging stations based on UD technology; AutoPort Inc. installing UD control technology into the EVs; and others.

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