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

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Transmission system operator TenneT and Daimler AG, through its wholly owned subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH, have researched and tested the feasibility of innovative system services in the transmission grid as part of a joint development partnership. This means they can replace the inert masses in large-scale power plants.

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Nevs in strategic cooperation with China’s State Grid for EVs

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State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) was established as a state-owned enterprise on 29 December 2002. SGCC constructs and operates power grids as its core business, to provide safer, cleaner, and more economic and sustainable power supply. Nevs was founded in 2012 and acquired the main assets of Saab Automobile AB.

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How to Prevent Blackouts by Packetizing the Power Grid

Cars That Think

Today, chip shortages continue to disrupt the consumer electronics, automobile, and other sectors. That need for balance is true of electric power grids, too. Packetized energy management (PEM) allows the power grid to flexibly handle a varying supply of renewable energy. A Packetized Grid for the Developing World.

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Nissan unveils IMx fully autonomous electric crossover concept at Tokyo show

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At the core of the IMx’s technological features is a future version of ProPILOT that offers fully autonomous operation. The IMx concept vehicle provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, promoting a stronger connection between car and driver. With a low center of gravity, the chassis delivers sharp handling.

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How is New Zealand disposing of EV batteries?

Drive Electric

In New Zealand, the Ministry for the Environment and the New Zealand Automobile Associatio n are working together to ensure that old EV batteries are handled in an environmentally responsible way. A battery in its second life can serve a variety of purposes, such as: Providing stability to the power grid.

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Delhiites can charge their EVs free of cost in noon from June 1st.

Electric Vehicles India

said that ElectriVa will set up a charging station every three kilo metres in Delhi and locations have already been allotted by the three civic bodies.The penetration of electric vehicles in the automobile sector in Delhi has grown in the last few years.

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A123 Systems to develop battery pack for new EV from SAIC

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We remain committed to producing a complete line of automobiles to support the government’s new energy vehicle initiative, and we expect to continue to expand our partnership with A123 and ATBS as key suppliers for current and future programs. Jun Zhu, general manager of the New Energy Vehicle Division at SAIC.

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