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Volkswagen launches PowerCo for global battery business; €20B investment; standard factories

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With immediate effect, responsibility for global battery business is to be held by the newly created company “PowerCo”. In addition to cell production, the new company will be responsible for activities along the entire battery value chain. Future gigafactory for battery cells at the Salzgitter site: Salzgiga. Unified cell.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars plants in Germany to be supplied with CO2-neutral energy from 2022

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In Germany, Mercedes-Benz Cars has eight vehicle and powertrain plants (Bremen, Rastatt, Sindelfingen, Berlin, Hamburg, Kamenz, Kölleda, Stuttgart-Untertürkheim), which either purchase electricity or operate their own power plants. However, today’s production grids are powered by alternating current—which has to be converted.

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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energy grid supports an extensive network of EV charging stations, whereas hydrogen stations are less common. This makes them a clean alternative to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles and even battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which can have significant environmental costs associated with battery production and disposal.

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Intelligent Energy announces US$1.8B deal for ~27K telecom towers in India; fuel cell power for ~70%; landmark in fuel cell deployment

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UK-based fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy will purchase contracts from GTL Limited to supply energy-management services across more than 27,400 telecom towers in India—about 6.4% This deal sets a significant precedent for shaping India’s energy future. of the country’s total. —Henri Winand.

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Energy-as-a-Service on EV Charging

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With charging energy as a service, EV owners can simply pay a fee to use a nearby charging station and avoid the upfront cost of purchasing and installing their own equipment. In addition to providing convenience and cost savings for EV owners, charging energy as a service can also have a positive impact on the overall energy grid.

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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For the purposes of the executive order and action plan, ZEVs include hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The Executive Order also directs state government to begin purchasing ZEVs. Streamline permitting of hydrogen stations.