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Nissan to provide LEAFs and LEAF-to-Home power supplies to roadside rest stations in Japan

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In normal situations, the LEAF to Home power supply system helps stabilize the electrical grid and balance energy needs by charging an EV with electricity generated during the night, when demand is low, or sourced from solar panels and supplying it to homes during daytime when demand is high. Nissan LEAF to go on sale in South Africa.

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Bounce Infinity Raises $20M in Funding from Existing Investors

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They said the deal would provide the startup with a significant cash runway while discussing an external round or strategic sale. However, it denied consideration of direct sales. The company ships to South Africa, Nepal, Kuwait, South America, and Sri Lanka. As of now, it has raised more than $220 million.

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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

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As of 20 July, participating governments include China, France, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. EVI is a government-led global initiative that will collaborate with relevant industry, academic, and end-user stakeholders to scale-up electric vehicle sales.

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EV Charging: A Look at the International Landscape

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Biden is serious about this initiative, and EV sales are likely to rise. however, EVs currently account for only 2% of total vehicle sales. Massive Uptick in EV Sales Global EV sales showed substantial growth in 2020, rising by 39%. A report from Canalys states that EV sales reached 3.1 of total vehicle sales.

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China’s battery supply chain tops BNEF ranking for third consecutive time; Canada close 2nd, US drops to 3rd

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Strong battery demand for stationary storage and rapidly accelerating passenger vehicle sales (rising from 5% in 2022 to 34% by 2027) ensure that it places high on the leaderboard. The country’s growing battery metals supply chain, relatively clean grid and quality infrastructure favorably positions it among top lithium-ion battery countries.

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We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

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Most automotive manufacturers say they plan to use renewable energy in the future, but for now, most battery production relies on electric grids largely powered by fossil fuels. more than 86 percent of vehicle sales in that country in 2021. AFP/Getty Images. Norway has the highest per capita number of EVs, which represented.