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TenneT and Daimler testing use of automobile battery systems for grid stabilization and recovery

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The project partners have shown in the Kamenz test lab that automobile battery storage systems can perform the job of system stabilisation for large-scale power plants. This would lead to ever-greater frequency deviations, which in the worst-case scenario could cause power failures.

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Volkswagen Group & Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) jointly to develop EVs in China; new JV focused on NEVs

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Volkswagen AG and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., We believe this cooperation would not only benefit our two organizations, but would also be of great value to our customers, a sound environment and the Chinese society in general. —An Jin, Chairman of the Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co.,

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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal unveils eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow

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Beyond the vehicle, Supernal is collaborating with external partners and the Group’s more than 50 affiliates—which span automobiles, automotive parts, construction, robotics and autonomous driving—to co-create the expansive AAM value chain. Ergonomically contoured seats offer a cocoon-like environment for passengers.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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NAWA Racer is designed to turn heads as well as provide a ground-breaking electric powertrain with a range of up to 300 kilometers in an urban environment. Smaller units are used as power backup for static random-access memory. At EICMA 2021 (Booth B79 – Pavilion 18), NAWA will present the next generation of this concept.

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Porsche leaving FIA WEC LMP1, entering Formula E

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This realignment of motorsport is derived from the direction set out for the company in Porsche Strategy 2025, which will see Porsche develop a combination of pure GT vehicles and fully electric sports cars, such as the first fully battery-powered Mission E road car. Porsche is working with alternative, innovative drive concepts.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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Thousands of dealerships have urged President Joe Biden to reconsider the proposal — which could be finalized as soon as March — arguing it would mandate an unrealistic shift to solely battery-powered vehicles before the market and infrastructure are ready. Electric vehicles are exciting.

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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

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BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Under the MOU, the two companies will collaborate on research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cell technologies.

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