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Volkswagen commissions fast-charging park with 570 kWh of second-life MEB cell modules

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At the Zwickau vehicle plant, Volkswagen commissioned the first fast-charging park in Saxony supplied with energy largely from a power storage container (PSC). The PSC is an electricity storage unit and consists of 96 cell modules with a net capacity of 570 kWh.

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Elli and MITNETZ STROM publish concept for smart grid integration of EVs

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In the joint pilot project supported by E-Bridge, optimized charging strategies will be tested taking into account both regional electricity generation from renewable energies and the available capacities in the distribution grid. The car becomes a rolling electricity storage unit for the grid operator.

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ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

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The projects in BEEST sought to develop a variety of rechargeable battery technologies that would enable EV/PHEVs to meet or beat the price and performance of gasoline-powered cars, and enable mass production of electric vehicles that people will be excited to drive. DAYS (Duration Addition to electricitY Storage).

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in late February demonstrated a 20-kilowatt bi-directional wireless charging system installed on a UPS medium-duty, plug-in hybrid electric delivery truck. UPS appreciates the Department of Energy’s support on this effort.

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How Smart EV Charging Will Help Promote Renewable Power Generation

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The proportion of grid electricity generated by renewables such as wind and solar energy fluctuates depending on how hard the wind is blowing or how strong the sun is shining. Now countries’ electrical grids are increasingly powered by renewables. The flexibility of controlled EV charging.

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How LEED v4.1 Provides Points for EV Charging

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Clearly identify and reserve the parking spaces for EVs to use for charging. Each circuit should have a conduit and wiring sufficient to provide at least Level 2 charging capability and end at an electrical box or enclosure that is located near the parking spots that are being readied for EV chargers. How does LEED work?

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Nissan and 4R Energy develop new EV charging system combining solar and Li-ion batteries

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and 4R Energy Corporation, a joint venture established by Nissan and Sumitomo Corporation in September 2010 to explore second-life applications for automotive battery packs ( earlier post ), have developed a charging system for electric vehicles that combines a solar power generation system with high-capacity lithium-ion batteries.

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