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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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Bremen orders 35 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G electric articulated buses with NMC 3 batteries

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The electrical system also includes the integrated on-board diagnostic system (OBD) and a bus data center for using the connectivity services of Omniplus On. These recently-ordered all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G buses with NMC 3 battery technology form part of the transport company’s climate protection strategy.

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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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Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with order for four more LNG ships

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Volkswagen was one of the first car manufacturers to subscribe to the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement that aim to limit global warming to significantly less than two degrees by 2050. Only unavoidable emissions are offset by climate protection measures. The use of LNG not only reduces CO 2 emissions.

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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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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. The generated climate-friendly hydrogen will primarily be used to supply local industry, but it will also be possible to feed it into the national hydrogen network.

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