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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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BMW i announced a home stationary energy storage system solution integrating its BMW i3 vehicle battery at EVS 29 in Montréal. The system utilizes BMW i3 high-voltage batteries and can be expanded to incorporate second-life batteries as they become available in the market.

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New A123 Systems LLC emerges

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A123 Systems LLC is targeting three core business areas: transportation, electric grid and lead-acid replacement. Transportation. Electric Grid. —Pin Ni, president of Wanxiang America. In addition, A123 will continue operating its existing manufacturing facilities in China. Lead-Acid Replacement.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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more than 50% of demand—will be available for passenger cars, given the potential demand for biofuels from other sectors, such as goods vehicles, aviation, marine, power and heavy industry. After 2025, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of all the powertrains converges. Medium- or heavy-duty vehicles were not included.

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What are Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles? Will They Replace BEVs?

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You see, the high cost of hydrogen manufacturing, fuel-cell stacks, and the development of hydrogen fuel stations is some of the key hurdles facing FCEVs today. Aside from these, there’s the issue of safety, as hydrogen is very reactive in its pure state which demands advanced and expensive transportation and handling machinery.