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

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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. So far, 160 pre-orders have been received from dealers in the Czech Republic, Germany, the Netherlands and Slovakia.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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For example, the vehicle doors can be locked or the battery’s charge status checked. For instance, searches for charging stations for BMW i models or vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive systems can be refined using criteria such as the charging method involved, membership in the ChargeNow network, and the accepted payment method(s).

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Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers

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The power hubs will provide energy to power the showrooms, workshop buildings and the charging infrastructure for customer cars. The company has also received 160 pre-orders for the power hubs from its dealers in Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands and Slovakia. This electric SUV is inspired by the Vision iV concept.

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All-new Hyundai Kona Electric full details: due in Australia late 2023

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And this means there won’t be a huge gap between the arrival of the petrol-powered and plug-in versions of the small SUV from Korea. Kona Electric for Europe will be built, as before, in the Czech Republic. Hyundai has released full details about the new Kona Electric. There will be standard and long-range versions.

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Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

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Hyundai Motor is integrating green energy into Charge myHyundai. When charged with renewable energy, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) such as IONIQ 5 produce up to 81% lower well-to-wheel lifecycle emissions compared to a normal ICE vehicle, according to a 2021 study from the International Council of Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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Of those, charging infrastructure was the best predictor of a country’s EV market share. In other words, neither financial incentives nor charging infrastructure ensure high electric vehicle adoption rates. National charging infrastructure by country and corresponding EV market share for 2012. Source: Sierzchula et al.