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Audi & Hager Group investigating bidirectional charging at home

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In the first half of 2020, the proportion of green electricity as a percentage of the total electricity mix in Germany exceeded 50% for the first time. Due to the DC voltage level in the overall grid, the connection between the PV system and the vehicle does not require an inverter and is thus a particularly efficient solution.

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

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is going on sale in mid-October, followed by the e-Golf launch in the spring of 2014 (in Germany). At an average electricity price of €0.258 (Germany, July 2013), driving 100 kilometers costs just €3.02 (US$4.00). The connection to the lithium-ion battery is established via two traction cables. and the e-Golf. Earlier post.)