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RMI launches “Virtual Power Plant Partnership” with support from General Motors & Ford

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Initial funding of the VP3 effort was made possible by General Motors and Google Nest. VP3 includes founding members Ford, General Motors, Google Nest, OhmConnect, Olivine, SPAN, SunPower, Sunrun, SwitchDin, and Virtual Peaker. In this way, VPPs can play an important role in seamlessly and efficiently matching energy supply and demand.

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The Odysse VADER Electric Bike is booming the Indian electric vehicle market

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lakh India’s electric vehicle market is booming with the launch of the country’s first motorcycle with a 7-inch Android display, the Odysse VADER Electric Bike. Despite its technological, innovative, and affordable price tag, this motorcycle offers sustainable mobility for all individuals at an affordable price.

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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.

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Kroger and Nuro partner to pilot autonomous delivery

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The pilot market will be announced soon and is expected to begin this fall. Dave Ferguson and Jiajun Zhu, who most recently were Principal Engineers at Google’s self-driving car project (now Waymo), founded Nuro in 2016 to harness the power of robotics and artificial intelligence. —Dave Ferguson.

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Hyundai announces Evolve+ EV subscription program

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This new service provides flexibility and affordability to the consumer who wants to drive Hyundai’s newest electric vehicles without committing to a purchase or longer-term lease. How it works: Customers download the Evolve+ app from Google Play or the Apple Store to their smartphone.

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Tesla starts advertising campaign on Cars.com

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The electric vehicle maker highlighted the Model Y’s affordable price in its ad, stating that the all-electric crossover starts at just $36,490 after the federal tax credit. Dedicated Tesla ads on Google Search have also been observed by EV community members.

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Tesla China announces 0% down ‘Financial Leasing’ with buy-out options

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Tesla China has announced a new “Financial Leasing” plan for more affordability as it offers the option of 0% down to purchase a vehicle, as well as several other financing options. Widespread EV adoption is already occurring in China, and Tesla is among the most popular manufacturers in the market.

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