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ŠKODA collaborates with IBG ?esko on second-life battery energy storage system; up to 328 kWh

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ŠKODA AUTO, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is introducing a smart energy storage system using second-life batteries from electric vehicles. The system stores sustainably generated electricity in used batteries that come from the all-electric SUV ŠKODA ENYAQ iV as well as the plug-in hybrid models SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV.

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GM invests in battery recycling company Lithion

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GM Ventures, the automaker’s investment arm, has made a strategic investment in Lithion Recycling’s Series A financing round, supporting a new GM-Lithion strategic partnership agreement to pursue a circular battery ecosystem using Lithion’s advanced battery recycling technology.

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Soteria BIG licenses ORNL Li-ion battery safety technology

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Soteria Battery Innovation Group (BIG) has exclusively licensed and optioned a technology developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed to eliminate thermal runaway in lithium ion batteries due to mechanical damage. The technology complements Soteria’s existing battery safety technology.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Volkswagen ID.4

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4 has to offer, compare available trims, and take a look at how you can save money with EV incentives by financing through EV Life. 4 provides a nice balance between comfort, practicality, and style, combined with decent power and a respectable battery range. In this spotlight, we will examine everything the Volkswagen ID.4

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Mercom: battery, smart grid, energy efficiency companies raised $2.3B in VC funding in 2019; 18% lower than 2018

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Mercom Capital Group, llc, a global clean energy research and communications firm, released its report on funding and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the Battery Storage, Smart Grid, and Energy Efficiency sectors for 2019. Battery Storage. In 2019, VC funding into Battery Storage companies increased by 103% to $1.7

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DOE announces $15.5B package primarily focused on retooling existing factories for EVs

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billion in funding to expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles and the nation’s grid, as well for battery materials and components currently imported from other countries. Bolstering American Battery Manufacturing, Strengthening Domestic Supply Chains.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing Chevrolet Equinox EV

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We’ll also show you how to save a ton of money by financing your purchase through EV Life. Stylish options like 19-inch wheels, front and rear lighting animations, and flush door handles give the Equinox a thoroughly modern appeal. The crossover features a clean front-end design, complete with thin headlights and a futuristic grille.