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Volkswagen Group and bp launch strategic partnership for rapid roll-out of EV fast charging in Europe

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Volkswagen and bp have launched a strategic partnership that will boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling their first charger in Dusseldorf, Germany. bp CEO Bernard Looney and Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess launching the first bp / Aral flexpole fast charger.

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Groupe Renault, Connected Energy install EV charging with 2nd-life batteries at highway rest areas

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UK-based Connected Energy and Groupe Renault have installed two quick-charge stations based on Connected Energy’s E-STOR energy storage technology on highways in Belgium and Germany. The E-STOR technology developed by Connected Energy uses second-life batteries from Renault electric vehicles.

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Volkswagen partners with bp for EV fast charging rollout in Europe

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The partnership will utilize Volkswagen’s Flexpole 150kW charging units, which each offer two charge points and have an integrated battery system, which enables a high-powered grid connection to make fast charging possible. The decarbonization of Europe’s economy requires close collaboration across borders and sectors.

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Nissan LEAF helps power company’s NA facilities with V2G; Nissan Energy

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Nissan also has a number of other "second-life battery" initiatives for Nissan LEAF batteries, including installing second-life LEAF batteries at its North American facilities along with investigating new recycling methods for lithium ion batteries. The system charges the connected electric vehicle, which then shares power with the home.

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Daimler Trucks E-Mobility Group starts global initiative for electric-truck charging infrastructure

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The initial focus is on charging stations installed at the depots of truck customers. The focus of activities is currently on the United States and Europe. The close dialog between the main players is also intended to speed up previously lengthy and complex planning and application processes for network connections.

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China’s battery storage capacity growth likely to slow in 2024 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Under a more “ideal” scenario, the association sees China’s new energy storage capacity installations rising 19% year-on-year to 41.2GW, the white paper found. This is particularly important for China, which has minimal natural gas capacity, a more flexible power source than slow-ramping coal plants.

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China’s battery storage capacity growth likely to slow in 2024 – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Under a more “ideal” scenario, the association sees China’s new energy storage capacity installations rising 19% year-on-year to 41.2GW, the white paper found. This is particularly important for China, which has minimal natural gas capacity, a more flexible power source than slow-ramping coal plants.

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