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Unassuming Black Box Can Charge EVs At Up To 400 kW With A Household Connection

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Thanks to a set of huge batteries, it doesn’t need a powerful grid connection. Its party trick is that it can deliver up to 400 kilowatts of power without needing a powerful grid connection. It can even output up to 1,000 kW if it’s connected to an external Megawatt Charging System (MCS) cabinet.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Fisker Ocean will have a set of V2X technologies that enable owners to recharge other EVs, send power to the electrical grid, and use their vehicles as a back-up source of emergency power for their homes.

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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. This electricity can then be used at any time with full transmission power, regardless of the weather or the current load on the local power grid.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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Geely Holding has provided two Geely Auto Emgrand methanol sedans ( earlier post ) and the world’s first M100 heavy truck to Danish partners as part of the long-term trial. The uses of green methanol for commercial shipping have already been pioneered by Danish shipping giant Maersk.

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Toyota installs electric mobility sharing station at Toyota City model eco district

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Three “COMS” (produced by Toyota Auto Body) ultra-compact single-occupant electric vehicles (EVs) (earlier post), and five “PAS” (produced by Yamaha Motor) power-assisted bicycles have been set up for users to try out.

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Duke Energy and ITOCHU to assess second-life applications for Li-ion automotive batteries

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According to some auto industry estimates, electric vehicle (EV) batteries that can no longer charge to approximately 80% of their original capacity may be candidates for replacement. Duke Energy and Tokyo-based ITOCHU Corp. Duke Energy and ITOCHU believe batteries that become unsuitable for use in EVs could live on in other applications.

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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

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As global auto manufacturers continue to invest in electrified vehicle (EV) production, internal combustion engine (ICE) powertrains dominate future US intentions, with 69% of US consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle, according to Deloitte’s 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study report.