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EV maker Tesla breaks ground on Megapack energy storage battery factory in Shanghai – ET Auto

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Electric vehicle maker Tesla has begun construction of a factory in Shanghai to make its Megapack energy storage batteries, Chinese state media reported Thursday. The market leader is Chinese auto company BYD. China is by far the world leader in installing wind and solar capacity, making it a major market for energy storage.

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Synetiq, Allye to turn salvaged EV batteries into energy storage – ET Auto

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.” Synetiq , the UK’s largest vehicle salvage company has partnered with Allye Energy to provide salvaged electric vehicle battery packs for the startup to use for energy storage systems, the two companies said on Monday. In 2022 there were an estimated 40,000 nearly new battery packs from salvaged EVs.

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Toyota energy storage, Mercedes EQB details, Ford CEO on EV shakeout: Today’s Car News

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Toyota gets in the home energy storage business—albeit only in Japan, for now. And Ford’s CEO sees EVs as the spark for a big industry consolidation. Is the auto industry headed for a big shakeout, and a price war over EVs? Mercedes puts a price on its EQB electric SUV. In a financial.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

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As dealerships embrace electrification to maintain competitiveness , it’s crucial to also explore the benefits of integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Discover key insights into incorporating battery storage for your dealership’s sustainable energy storage. What are battery energy storage systems?

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India Energy Storage Alliance makes case for comprehensive safety guidelines for EV batteries – ET Auto

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Industry body India Energy Storage Alliance ( IESA ) on Friday stressed on the need for comprehensive safety guidelines for electric vehicle batteries manufacturing and usage. Walawalkar underscored the need for comprehensive safety guidelines and awareness, drawing parallels with the industry’s challenges.

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China issues draft guidelines to rein in lithium battery industry – ET Auto

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China has released draft guidelines aimed at reining in the country’s lithium battery industry , which has been in Western crosshairs over fears subsidised overproduction could flood global markets with cut-price exports.

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Indian-origin researcher discovers new tech that can charge electric car in 10 min – ET Auto

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Supercapacitors, energy storage devices that depend on ion collection in their pores, have fast charging times and longer life spans compared to batteries, he added. Supercapacitors, energy storage devices that depend on ion collection in their pores, have fast charging times and longer life spans compared to batteries, he added.

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