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Mercedes EV sales boom in strongest company performance yet

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Mercedes revealed its Q1 sales statistics this morning, showing its EV sales are booming in the world’s biggest markets. It should be noted that each of these percentages accounts only for Mercedes passenger vehicle sales and are slightly higher than the statistics that include its commercial offerings. and 51,600 globally.

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Greenfuel Energy partners with lithium battery company EVE Energy – ET Auto

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a global leading lithium battery company based in China. EVE Energy is one of the lithium battery companies in the industry that possesses core technologies and comprehensive solutions. EVE Energy is one of the lithium battery companies in the industry that possesses core technologies and comprehensive solutions.

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Opinion: Reinventing fuel-based power for a more secure and resilient grid

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With battery storage able to provide a unique role in balancing a renewable electricity grid, Toby Gill, CEO of Intelligent Power Generation, asks could innovations in green hydrogen and biofuel technologies contribute to a more optimized and economical energy mix? What are the mechanisms we need to balance a renewable grid?

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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Electric vehicles are beneficial, and that benefit is larger if you’re traveling more miles and charging from renewable sources during the day. The study’s analysis showed those concerns are overstated, noting it found no statistical difference between the two technologies for ride-hailing companies. —Alan Jenn.

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NREL study finds most depot charging could accomodate short-haul heavy-duty electric trucks without upgrades

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Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in collaboration with two electric utilities, recently examined the causes, costs and lead times of distribution system upgrades anticipated for depot charging of short-haul heavy-duty trucks in the United States. 100 kW/vehicle) for the fleets studied.

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Tesla shows off new Megapack production facility in California

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Tesla has a new Megapack production facility in Lathrop, California, and via a post shared on Instagram, the company shared some impressive statistics. When the facility was first announced, many were hopeful that the new production line would help the company meet the dramatically increasing demand for Tesla energy products.

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California ARB: GHG emissions fell below 1990 levels for first time in 2016; down 13% from 2004 peak; transportation emissions up 2%

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Emissions from this sector declined 18% in 2016, reflecting continued growth in renewable energy—such as solar, wind and geothermal—as a result of the state’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, and a corresponding drop in natural gas generation. Electricity generation had the largest decline among the sectors.

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