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Volkswagen commissions fast-charging park with 570 kWh of second-life MEB cell modules

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At the Zwickau vehicle plant, Volkswagen commissioned the first fast-charging park in Saxony supplied with energy largely from a power storage container (PSC). The PSC is an electricity storage unit and consists of 96 cell modules with a net capacity of 570 kWh. Residential areas are one example of where this could be used.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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These vehicles are the green machines that will provide a critical part of the renewable and sustainable society that we need for the future. [ which produces hybrid and electric drivetrains for small, medium and large vehicles. Connect with Dr. Frank on social media: https://www.facebook.com/andyfrankatedi [link]. Dr. Andrew A.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

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Smart EV charging uses chargers that communicate with a management platform via a data connection. Utilities will play a pivotal role in turning EVs into energy storage assets that can return power to the grid when it is needed for grid balancing and boosting grid reliability and stability.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The stamping, injection and sheet metal activities, but also the available surface area (237 hectares, 67 of which are currently built), the network of suppliers, accessibility via road connections, and above all the excellence of the industrial operational system (standardisation, manufacturing 4.0,

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Like Toyota, Hyundai, GM (Honda’s partner in future fuel cell development), and other OEMs, Honda sees a role for both battery-electric as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, depending upon application. Questions were raised at the panel related to driving range and storage for electric and fuel cell vehicles.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Siemens proposes giving up a fixed target for renewables and focus on reducing CO 2 emissions in the future instead. Five measures for restructuring the electricity market are geared to enhancing investment security and transparency in the energy market.

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Study Finds Bioelectricity Better Option Than Liquid Biofuels for Transportation Output and GHG Emissions

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Electric transportation may also provide a bridge that connects transportation to future renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.On the other hand, electric transportation also provides a bridge to the use of conventional coal energy for transportation.