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Rolls-Royce successfully tests mtu 250 kW fuel cell demo system for blackout case and peak power

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Rolls-Royce’s tests of its first mtu fuel cell demonstrator have shown that the system can provide uninterruptible power in the event of a blackout. It is black-start capable, meaning it can be started without being connected to a power grid. This project is supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. California, the EV adoption and clean energy leader in the U.S.,

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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The 12 V DC electrical system is simultaneously supplied with low voltage by a DC/DC converter. 3 is Volkswagen’s first vehicle produced with a carbon-neutral balance along the entire supply chain. Light supports drivers with an LED strip during navigation and can, for instance, prompt them to brake in the event of any dangers.

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Sharing Insights for a Better Future – Hubject ICNC 2022 Berlin

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Hosted by Hubject, this year’s tenth edition of the conference attracted more than 2,000 attendees, and truly was a wonderful celebration that reflected our industry’s mission of climate protection and environmental awareness. Feeling proud to be Part of Thriving EV Charging Community.

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Audi & Hager Group investigating bidirectional charging at home

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As this proportion grows, however, the basic dilemma associated with these renewable energy sources remains: first, electricity cannot always be supplied when it is required and second, on sunny days and in high-wind conditions, there is often a lack of capacity for storing the energy generated.

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Volkswagen’s first two production battery-electric vehicles debut at Frankfurt

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Via a DC/DC converter it also supplies the vehicle’s circuitry with voltage of 12 V. The power electronics module is connected to the e-motor via the sort of yellow-and-orange 3-phase cable typical for electric vehicles. The connection to the lithium-ion battery is established via two traction cables. As a new car the e-up!