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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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Shoppers are seeing more and more empty shelves, as stores around the world struggle to keep products stocked. The situation is the result of supply-chain issues caused in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. WisyAI enables store employees to quickly get information about the stock, reduce losses, and sell [products] more effectively.”.

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Seven-Eleven Japan, Toyota launching next-gen convenience store project in 2019; fuel cell trucks and generators

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Seven-Eleven and Toyota entered into a basic agreement in August 2017 regarding considerations toward energy conservation and carbon dioxide emission reduction in store distribution and operation. Specifically, the Group plans to increase renewable energy use in stores to 20% and reduce CO 2 emissions by 27% compared to FY 2013 by 2030.

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Toyota introduces home storage battery system based on EV battery technology

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Pre-orders for the system have started, and sales in Japan will begin in August through home builders and general construction companies. This ensures safety and provides a supply of electricity to the entire home not just in normal situations, but even during power outages caused by natural disasters. kWh and a rated output of 5.5

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Solaris to supply electric buses to Paris

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Paris-based Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) has signed a contract with Solaris Bus & Coach for the supply of the Solaris Urbino 8.9 The energy needed to drive it will be stored in 160 kWh Solaris High Energy batteries. meter electric bus to Paris. The Solaris Urbino 8.9

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Uniper receives €2.375M funding notification for Krummhoern hydrogen storage pilot

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The advantage of hydrogen is that it can be stored. Storing electricity converted to hydrogen is important for balancing supply and demand fluctuations in the future. Storing electricity converted to hydrogen is important for balancing supply and demand fluctuations in the future. We are happy to support this path.

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Toyota enters hydrogen engine Corolla in another race, with focus on transporting imported hydrogen

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In addition to developing the hydrogen engine further, Toyota is using the race events to focus on broader hydrogen industry and supply chain challenges. This trial is not only a transporting challenge, but also a “storing” challenge by turning hydrogen into a liquid.

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Volkswagen’s Elli and Elia Group partner to integrate EVs into the grid

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The Group ensures that production and consumption are balanced, supplying 30 million end users with electricity. Through its subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), the company operates 19,192 km of high-voltage connections. The Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission in Europe.

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