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Gridtractor launches fleet electrification services to accelerate zero-emission agriculture

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Gridtractor will help farmers integrate electric charging and vehicle to grid (V2G) into their operations to strengthen the power grid with its smart energy platform. And considering the emissions generated by one tractor, we believe it is critical to help farmers adopt this technology faster and more seamlessly.

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Volvo Buses in project researching use of second-life electric bus batteries to store solar energy

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In Viva housing cooperative, Riksbyggen, Volvo, Göteborg Energi and Johanneberg Science Park have created a unique system in which energy from solar panels on the roofs of the apartment buildings is stored in batteries that previously powered electric buses on route 55. IRIS is a Light House project, financed by EU HORIZON 2020.

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Danish Parker project developing universal definition for EV integration with electric grid for V2G services

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Parker’s objective is to validate that series-produced electric vehicles—as part of an operational vehicle fleet—can support the power grid by becoming a vertically integrated resource, providing seamless support to the power grid both locally and system-wide. million) which is financed by ForskEL.

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First Fastned fast-charging stations broke-even in March

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The Netherlands-based Fastned, the company building a European network of fast charging stations, saw its first two stations break-even in March. The final step to profitability of the company is also to cover depreciation and finance costs. The Fastned stations are prepared for strong growth of the number of electric cars.

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US Army and Air Force planning to develop 1GW of renewable energy on installations by 2025

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Energy security drives the initiatives, Hammack said, adding that increased usage of renewable energy on military installations would enable them to operate even if local power grids go down.

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Zero Carbon Lithium company Vulcan acquires geothermal plant; brine offtake agreement with geox

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German State and Federal policy increasingly supports decarbonizing heating and power grids, with a focus on decentralized, renewable energy, and Vulcan intends to build a number of distributed geothermal renewable energy plants across the Upper Rhine Valley region.

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Poland NCBJ report concludes small modular reactors unlikely to play key role as basic electricity source in Poland

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The HTR-PL Polish programme coordinated by AGH and financed by NCBiR (National Centre for Research and Development) Polish government agency supplements the NC2I-R program. On the other hand, SMR reactors may be valuable supplements to power system workhorses in special circumstances.

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