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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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The system stores sustainably generated electricity in used batteries that come from the all-electric SUV ŠKODA ENYAQ iV as well as the plug-in hybrid models SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV. The energy storage system can temporarily store any surplus green electricity that is generated by ŠKODA dealers’ photovoltaic systems.

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Ford Dealers Asked to Pause Further EV Investments While It Reviews Model e Program

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Dealers wanting to sell Ford EVs under the Model e certification had until June 30 to install Level 2 charging stations, but the automaker’s review is expected to extend through that month. Stores were initially asked to have five Level 2 chargers to become certified, but the company’s late 2023 changes cut that number to two.

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Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

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Adsorbed natural gas (ANG) technology is the use of a highly porous adsorbent material to densely store natural gas molecules at low pressures (900 psi and below). Ozinga Energy has purchased an ANG-equipped Ford F-150 and installed a dedicated, low-pressure fueling appliance at its headquarters in Mokena, Illinois.

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Mercedes-Benz’ GLC F-CELL fuel-cell plug-in hybrid SUV coming in 2017

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The 9 kWh battery pack is housed at the rear of the SUV to save space. The system also features a recuperation function, which allows energy to be recuperated and stored in the battery during braking and coasting phases. The SUV is produced at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant, which acts as the competence center for the model series.

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GM Wants To Own Your Entire Home EV Charging Process

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Buying an electric vehicle is a great step toward cutting your driving emissions, but you’ll want to install a home charger to make owning one much less annoying. People without EVs can still buy the PowerBank and connectors to store power. & GM’s Ultium Home products come in three bundles.

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Rural EV charging incentivized in much of the US with Biden guidance

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Re-enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 30C credit will cover up to 30% of the cost of charger installations (up to $100,000) for individuals and businesses in “eligible census tracts.” As The Hill notes, it also allowed car-like crossovers to qualify for the tax credit for electric SUVs. population.

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

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Audi will introduce a second, entry-level version of its e-tron electric SUV to select markets in early 2020. lb-ft) of torque, and are capable of propelling the electric SUV from 0 to 62 mph in 7.0 In combination with the adaptive cruise assist, the efficiency assistant can also brake and accelerate the electric SUV predictively.

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