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Mercedes-Benz Energy, Beijing Electric Vehicle start development partnership on 2nd-life battery storage

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Daimler AG, with its wholly owned subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Energy GmbH, and Beijing Electric Vehicle Co., BJEV), a subsidiary of the BAIC Group, have entered into a development partnership to establish second-life energy storage systems in China in the future. —Ye Xiaohua, Deputy General Manager of BJEV.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Another study found that if people choose to charge their EVs during times when there’s less demand on the power grid, we could cut emissions by another 18% – and maybe even allow EVs to support the grid. Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity.

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131. ELECTRIFYING EVERYTHING IN THE 2020s

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Electric utilities will implement more energy storage projects on their grids — partly driven by regulations as well as the proliferation of clean-energy grids with distributed wind and solar generation. Longer cycle life (lifespan) while fast charging will become a standard of performance especially in transportation.

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Toyota’s new senior management remains committed to multi-pathway future; becoming a mobility company

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Collectively serving as an energy grid, BEVs can enhance the energy security of society. Hiroki Nakajima will be in charge of products. In China, in addition to the bZ4X and bZ3 which was announced last month, Toyota will launch two models of locally developed battery EVs in 2024, fit to the local needs.,

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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NeoCharge Corporation is developing a smart grid platform with a rewards system and clean charging algorithms that optimizes home electric vehicle charging and large appliance loads for clean and affordable energy usage.

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