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Researchers developing DC micro smart grid for charging EV fleets; Li-ion, redox flow batteries and renewables

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The aim of charge@work is to design a micro smart grid (MSG) capable of supplying the EV fleet with electricity produced exclusively from renewable sources. A 30-meter-tall wind turbine delivers 10 kW. Since it operates on a vertical rather than a horizontal axis, it does not have to be oriented to wind direction. — Dipl.-Ing

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Germany, all Mercedes-Benz plants will be supplied with CO 2 -neutral energy. Today, new plants in Europe are already planned with a CO2-neutral energy supply from the start. With a CO2-neutral energy supply of the plants, we are consistently pursuing this approach and are actively driving sustainability in production.

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Kia EV6 GT to benefit from additional supply of electric crossover

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I think the demand [for the GT] will be probably 50 percent higher than what supply can be,” says Meredith. The front electric motor makes 160kW and is shared with the GT-Line AWD, but the rear motor has larger windings and combines with the one up front to produce 430kW and 740Nm. But there’s substance within.

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Ricardo has announced to develop Aluminum winding motor for lightweight EV application

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A UK-based company Ricardo has announced to develop Aluminum winding motor for lightweight EV application. This is an interesting move as normally most electrical machines are made with copper winding. Only in the case of the Induction motor rotor, the conductive bar is made with Aluminum. Also, this means Aluminum is cheaper.

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Volkswagen outlines coming changes to charging for its EVs

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In Germany, the Volkswagen brand also offers a suitable electricity supply contract with “Volkswagen Naturstrom”, to guarantee fully certified green electricity from renewable energies. This system recognizes all the requirements of consumers so that it can stagger and manage their power supply intelligently. App on their smartphone.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the US to wind and solar energy through utility data and billing technology. The program runs from 2 March to 30 April 2021, while supplies last. The program runs from 2 March to 30 April 2021, while supplies last. 2021 Audi e-tron.

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GKN to supply 500 electric flywheel hybrid drive systems to Go-Ahead Group for buses

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The Mk4 eFES has a separate inverter so that the flywheel and inverter combination connect directly to the vehicle’s DC bus. The Mk4 eFES also benefits from internal contactors on the DC bus to disconnect from the rest of the hybrid system and real time insulation monitoring of the HV circuit. Earlier post.).

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