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How EV adoption is soaring in unlikely circumstances, and what could make it better

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The adoption of electric vehicles has continued to skyrocket over the past several years despite challenging supply chain conditions, less-than-ideal geopolitical scenarios, lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the soaring cost of EV materials. manufactured battery. Price Parity and the EV Tax Credit. automakers in focus.

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NAATBatt Coalition recommends deployment of up to 300 GWh of distributed energy storage systems by 2022

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A coalition of 13 leading industrial companies and electric utilities, including General Motors Company, The Dow Chemical Company and Duke Energy, issued a white paper recommending the installation of up to 300 GWh of distributed energy storage (DES) systems around the country by 2022. value proposition. of DES systems.

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Montana Company Licenses Lawrence Livermore Zinc Air Fuel Cell Technology

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With 10 minute refueling, this technology allows battery use up to 24 hours a day, notes ZAI. In a 1995 paper, Cooper noted that the cost of the recovery unit is small compared with the cost of the battery because it operates continuously and hence at a lower power level than the battery. Self-feeding cells.

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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

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ARB staff then published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status; a 2050 GHG analysis; and complimentary policies. The staff of the California Air Resources Board has posted the expert review reports of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technical analysis.

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ICCT study assesses EV promotion and uptake in top 25 metropolitan areas in US

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Cities are focal points for collaboration among governments, the auto industry, utilities, and advocates on electric vehicles. Electric vehicle and battery technologies are improving rapidly, so increased range and cost reductions in next-generation electric vehicle models could be an important factor in future assessments.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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During 2014, the global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry is poised to grow by 86% and will surpass more than 346,000 new vehicles sold, according to a new white paper—“ Electric Vehicles: 10 Predictions for 2014 ”—published by Navigant Research. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year.

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DOE to provide up to $14.2M to develop lightweight materials for advanced vehicles

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Lightweight materials are especially important for improving the efficiency and range of hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and electric vehicles because they offset the weight of power systems such as batteries and electric motors. DOE will make up to $8.2 Applications for the solicitation are due 7 May 2012.