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SolarEdge, Kokam open 2GWh cell plant in South Korea

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The facility can scale its battery cell capacity in the future to support the growing needs for storage solutions offered by the company. SolarEdge was established in 2006; it acquired Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion battery cells, batteries and energy storage solutions, in 2018.

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Tokyo Electric Power Licenses Aker Wade to Build Level III Fast Chargers

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Since 2006 it has tested more than 300 battery powered cars in the greater Tokyo area. Aker Wade is collaborating with battery companies, infrastructure suppliers and EV manufacturers to deliver advanced Level III fast charging solutions for the future generation of battery electric vehicles.

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UK DfT Report Finds That While a Majority of the Public Still Thinks Individuals Should Limit Car Use to Benefit Environment, Support for Measures Drops

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The report for the Department for Transport is based on a survey module included in the Office for National Statistics’ Opinions (Omnibus) survey which has been carried out each August since 2006. It found that 65% of respondents spontaneously selected emissions from road transport as a cause of climate change.

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Mercedes-Benz hybrid bus to make world debut

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According to the company, the Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid represents a step towards zero emission public transport and an important element in the development of the mobility solutions of the future. Compared with previous fuel cell buses it will consume much less hydrogen thanks to a hybrid drive with a sophisticated control unit.