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

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The advantage is that fast-charging infrastructure can be built nearly anywhere, even if in places with a low-capacity grid connection. All cell modules in the PSC were formerly installed as batteries in pre-production models of the ID.3 —Karen Kutzner, managing director for finance and controlling at Volkswagen Sachsen.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. Then it takes the DC from the bus, or car, and converts it back to AC to provide power for the grid.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

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While vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is by no means an exclusive addition the impressive new model, harnessing AC format is certainly a different approach to most solutions on the market. Of course, there are already a few DC V2G solutions, but they have their limitations.

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The Hero Vida fast charging network is expanding in India

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Around 300 fast chargers were installed recently in Delhi, Jaipur, and Bangalore. Vida has installed around 300 fast-charging stations at 50 “key locations” in Delhi, Bangalore, and Jaipur. Each charging station is equipped with DC and AC charging sockets. We are currently planning to expand the ecosystem to other cities.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. National Grid. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Indianapolis Power & Light Company. New York State.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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It also includes working with automakers and dealers to identify, evaluate, and implement creative financing approaches and other effective strategies to reduce vehicle purchase price and increase ZEV sales. The plan also suggests promoting the installation of charging infrastructure for commuters at public transit hubs.

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V2G company Nuvve participating in California’s wholesale energy markets to help balance the grid

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Nuvve Corporation, a San Diego-based vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology company, is participating in a program to deliver resource adequacy to local utility San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) and California’s electrical grid using a large stationary battery located on the University of California San Diego’s (UC San Diego’s) campus microgrid.

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