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

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Nonetheless, the technology is nascent, with a limited number of bidirectional-capable EVs and home chargers on the market today and poorly defined standards. V2G success will also depend on market and consumer acceptance. All eyes on California With what is currently the largest EV marketplace in the U.S.,

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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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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. This will be ensured by two mtu fuel cell systems and two combined heat and power plants with mtu Series 4000 hydrogen engines.

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Germany providing another €100M to subsidize private charging stations; €500M total

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We want more climate protection, more clean electric cars on our roads and more use of green electricity. Funding is provided for the acquisition and construction of a brand-new, not publicly accessible charging station including the electrical connection (grid connection) as well as associated necessary ancillary work.

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Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group collaborate on electrification of last-mile delivery; > 2,000 electric vans by end of 2023

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The inked agreement covers a full suite of solutions to operate the electric fleet including access to Ford Pro’s connected E-Telematics software and charging solutions in order to reduce costs and optimize efficiency as a part of the two organizations’ common zero emission goals.

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Volkswagen’s ID.3 debuts for the European market

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However, should CO 2 emissions be unavoidable along the supply chain, these will be compensated by investments in climate protection projects. With App-Connect, you can also connect the ID.3 It has been externally provided with renewable energy generated by hydroelectric power stations since 2017. Visually, ID.

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Uniper to make Wilhelmshaven German hub for green hydrogen; green ammonia import terminal

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The terminal will be equipped with an ammonia cracker for producing green hydrogen and will also be connected to the planned hydrogen network. Plans include an import terminal for green ammonia. In other words: We need ‘green molecules’ as well as ‘green electrons’. Axel Wietfeld, CEO Uniper Hydrogen.

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innogy launches EV charging subsidiary in US; targeting California and ZEV states

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Germany-based innogy, a subsidiary of energy giant RWE, has established its own new subsidiary to enter the e-mobility market in the US. The new company, trading under the name of innogy e-mobility US LLC, will be based in Los Angeles and serve the US market as a provider of technology and charging services.