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New tax rule could save consumers thousands on home energy tech

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Earlier this week (11 December), the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024.

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3 EV Charging Station Business Models for 2023

EV Connect

In 2022, the proportion of global car buyers who planned to purchase a fully battery-powered or hybrid EV passed 50% for the first time. When in doubt, get in touch with an EV Connect expert and we can walk you through the available incentives! EV Connect makes it easy to find and apply for incentives.

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Hitachi developing packaged 1 MW Li-ion energy storage system for grid stabilization

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Plans call for Hitachi to reflect the results of this testing in a commercial product after verifying the commercial viability and performance of the system in the electricity trading market connected with maintaining the electricity supply-demand balance.

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How the Adoption of Tesla’s NACS Charging Network is Changing the EV Market

EV Life

Automaker Date Details BMW Early 2025 NACS plug will come standard on 2025 models; existing EVs with CCS ports will connect through an adapter. Fisker 2025 NACS plug will come standard on 2025 models; existing EVs with CCS ports will connect through an adapter.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Prices (including consumption tax) start at ¥3,200,000 (US$41,000) for the entry-level S grade and run up to ¥4,200,000 (US$53,800) for the G grade with leather option. When using electricity generated from renewable energy such as solar or wind power, CO 2 emissions can be further reduced. Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

Driivz

With V2H, an EV’s battery can keep the lights on , the refrigerator running, and devices charged for up to three days in the event of a blackout. Consumers can also reduce home energy costs and help balance the grid by charging EVs during off-peak hours and using EV battery power during peak hours.

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Nissan Unveils the LEAF Production EV

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Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) on one full charge, based on an urban driving cycle (US LA4 [ 1 ] ). unveiled the Nissan LEAF production electric vehicle. The LEAF in-dash monitor.

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