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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

Green Car Congress

At every price point and with multiple powertrains, we can put more people in cleaner automobiles across North America to have the greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions. We believe the fastest way to lower greenhouse gases in the transportation sector is to offer drivers lower carbon choices that meet their needs.

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DOE and NREL announce Energy Systems Integration Facility

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) and its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) in Golden, Colorado, as the latest Energy Department user facility and the only one in the nation focused on utility-scale clean energy grid integration.

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Role of Batteries in Clean Energy Transitions – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Herein lies the critical role of batteries: they serve as a bridge between energy production and consumption, storing excess energy during peak production periods and releasing it when needed to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply. The concept of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.,

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Volvo CE and Rolls-Royce develop wood-burning charger for off-grid EVs

Baua Electric

And when you’re tasked with clearing trees, blazing trails, and quite literally laying the foundations of infrastructure and energy grid expansion, there simply isn’t a place to plug in your electric equipment. Whether or not it’s more practical (or cleaner) than a similarly bio-based diesel or hydrogen fuel cell generator.

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Smart Charging: How AI and IoT are Transforming EV Charging

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AI is likely to become more predictive and adaptive, not only optimizing charging based on current grid demands but also forecasting future patterns, potentially integrating weather predictions to harness renewable energy more effectively.

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Sharing Insights for a Better Future – Hubject ICNC 2022 Berlin

Driivz

The event was held at Berlin’s Euref-Campus, a center for sustainable, renewable energy that features a climate-neutral energy supply, an intelligent energy grid and a testing platform for mobility projects. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community. The EV Charging Industry – Key Take-aways.

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EnerG2 nano-structured hard carbon boosts Li-ion anode capacity by >50% compared to standard graphite

Green Car Congress

This product will certainly play an important role in the world’s energy future, ultimately improving the performance of a wide variety of energy storage devices—everything from hybrid and electric vehicles, to industrial cranes and forklifts, to a cleaner and more efficient global energy grid. Aaron Feaver.

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