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NIST Releases EPRI Report on Smart Grid Development; Priorities, Standards, Architecture

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The Smart Grid is a planned nationwide network that will use 21 st century information technology to deliver electricity efficiently, reliably and securely, while allowing increased use of renewable power sources. Electric transportation. Release 1.0

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EKODA consortium exploring direct reuse or repurposing of batteries, gearboxes

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Used and damaged cars are often disposed of via energy-intensive scrapping processes—even when many of their parts are still fully functional. This strategy optimizes the lifespan of the individual parts, making it possible to establish a sustainable circular economy in the mobility sector.

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Electric Vehicles Open-up New Business Opportunities

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A battery scrapping station can be set up to reuse the old battery parts and dispose of the waste. The battery of EVs can be used for some other electrical storage purposes once the capacity reduces. EV Workshop. You may set up an electric vehicle washing service along with a workshop. EV Washing Service.