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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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The report also says Toyota in collaboration with Japanese utility JERA, have commissioned the Sweep Energy Storage System, comprising lithium-ion, nickel metal-hydride and lead acid cells. This is accomplished using bidirectional electronic converters that link the electrical network to EV batteries.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Governor Kulongoski is currently pushing a plan before the state legislature to cut some hefty tax breaks for electric vehicle manufacturers who choose to come to Oregon, as well as provide huge tax credits to purchasers of electric cars. “My None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries.

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