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Enel acquires eMotorWerks to provide grid balancing solutions and tap into US e-mobility market

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through its US subsidiary EnerNOC, has acquired California-based eMotorWerks, a North American supplier of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, called JuiceBox, and owner and operator of JuiceNet, an Internet of Things (IoT) platform for the smart management of EV charging and other distributed energy storage facilities.

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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While LNG is expected to be an early success, the picture becomes more diversified over time, as more than 20% of shipping could adopt hybrid propulsion solutions featuring batteries or other energy storage technologies, according to the paper. can benefit most from the introduction of batteries through a hybrid configuration.

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Rough road for EV industry

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Even Tesla, despite its substantial efforts to hold the line on affordability, has suffered from the effects of war, supply chain disruptions and the rising costs of raw materials. Lithium prices continue to rise, and no new domestic lithium sources have yet to be established.

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Decoding The Complex Supply Chain In The Electric Vehicle Industry

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Panasonic batteries are renowned for their energy storage capacity and long cycle life. The majority of lithium reserves are found in countries like Australia, Chile, and Argentina. EV manufacturers face the challenge of reducing costs through technological advancements, supply chain optimization, and volume production.